Lecture: Find Your LCP Bottleneck (Using Chrome DevTools Step-by-Step)
Tools & Applications
- Google PageSpeed Insights: An online tool from Google that analyzes your site's performance and provides Core Web Vitals scores, including identifying your LCP element.
- Chrome DevTools: A set of web developer tools built directly into the Chrome browser. The "Performance" panel can be used to record a page load and pinpoint the exact LCP element.
- (Built into the Google Chrome browser)
Lecture: Quick LCP Wins (Image & Font Optimization Secrets)
- Online Image Compression Tools:
- TinyPNG / TinyJPG: Free web tools that use smart lossy compression to reduce the file size of your PNG and JPG files.
- Squoosh: A powerful, browser-based image compression tool that allows for fine-tuned adjustments and conversion to modern formats like WebP.
- WordPress Image Optimization Plugins:
- Smush: A popular plugin that automatically compresses, resizes, and lazy loads images on your WordPress site.
- ShortPixel: An image optimization plugin that can compress images and convert them to WebP format.
- Optimole: A cloud-based image optimization service for WordPress that handles compression, resizing, and CDN delivery.
Lecture: Advanced LCP Fixes (Server Speed & Resource Handling)
- Hosting Providers (Mentioned for Speed):
- Cloudways: A managed cloud hosting platform known for providing fast server environments.
- WordPress Caching Plugins:
- WP Rocket: A premium all-in-one performance plugin that handles caching, file optimization, and more.
- W3 Total Cache: A comprehensive free caching plugin with a wide range of settings for performance tuning.
- Content Delivery Networks (CDNs):
- Cloudflare: A popular service that provides a global CDN, security, and performance features, with a generous free plan.
Lecture: Boost Site Responsiveness (Audit Scripts & Platform Tips)
- WordPress Performance Plugins:
- WP Rocket: Includes features like "Delay JavaScript Execution" which can be very effective for improving INP.
- Perfmatters: A lightweight performance plugin that helps disable unnecessary scripts and offers features to delay JavaScript.
Lecture: Keep Your Site Fast (Preventing Speed Regression)
- Tools & Applications
- WebPageTest.org: A free and advanced tool for measuring web performance from various locations, browsers, and connection speeds.
Lecture: WordPress Speed Tips (Plugins, Themes & Builders)
- WordPress Performance Plugins:
- WP Rocket: A premium all-in-one solution.
- Autoptimize: A free plugin focused on aggregating, minifying, and caching scripts and styles.
- WP Super Cache: A free caching plugin from Automattic (the makers of WordPress.com).
- W3 Total Cache: A free, comprehensive caching and performance framework.
- Lightweight WordPress Themes:
- GeneratePress: A highly customizable and performance-focused theme.
- Kadence: A fast and feature-rich theme known for its flexibility.
- Astra: A popular, lightweight theme designed for speed and compatibility with page builders.
Lecture: Shopify Speed Tips (Themes, Apps & Images)
- Shopify Dawn Theme: Shopify's default theme, built with performance and flexibility as top priorities.
- (Available in the Shopify Theme Store)