Page Speed
The measurement of how quickly content loads and becomes interactive on a webpage
Detailed Explanation
Page speed encompasses both the time it takes for content to load and become usable for visitors. It includes metrics like First Contentful Paint (FCP), Time to Interactive (TTI), and Core Web Vitals. As a crucial ranking factor and user experience element, page speed directly impacts both search engine rankings and user engagement.
Key Components
Load Time
Time taken for all page content to load completely
Time to Interactive
When users can interact with page elements
Core Web Vitals
Google's key user experience metrics
Resource Optimization
Management of scripts, images, and other assets
Best Practices
- Optimize image sizes and formats
- Minimize CSS and JavaScript
- Enable browser caching
- Use content delivery networks (CDN)
- Implement lazy loading
Common Challenges
Resource Management
Balancing functionality with performance
Third-party Scripts
Managing external code impact
Mobile Performance
Maintaining speed across devices
Implementation Guide
1
Speed Analysis
Measure current performance
2
Asset Optimization
Compress and optimize resources
3
Code Minification
Minimize code footprint
4
Cache Setup
Implement caching strategy
5
Performance Monitoring
Track speed metrics
Tools and Features
Ahrefs
Key Features
- Site Audit
- Performance Analysis
- Mobile Audit
Speed Analysis
Detailed performance metrics
Issue Detection
Identify speed bottlenecks