SEO · Technical Pillar · Website Speed & Performance

A fast site,
a happy Google.

Speed is no longer optional: since 2021, Google's Core Web Vitals directly influence your ranking. A slow site is penalised before it even gets a chance to be seen.

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LCP target
CWV
3 Google metrics
100
PageSpeed goal
0
Google penalty
Agency-level quality Freelance rates Tailored support Single point of contact Agency-level quality Freelance rates Tailored support Single point of contact

What we optimise

The levers of web performance.

01 · LCP

Images & media

Modern compression (WebP/AVIF), lazy loading, responsive formats. Images are often the main culprit behind a high LCP.

02 · INP · Recommended

Code & cache

CSS/JS minification, render-blocking elimination, browser cache, CDN. The site loads faster and responds instantly to interactions.

03 · CLS

Hosting & server

Optimised TTFB, HTTP/3, HTTPS, clean redirects. Infrastructure directly impacts your page response time and visual stability.

Core Web Vitals

The 3 metrics
Google watches at all times.

LCP

Largest Contentful Paint

Load time of the largest visible element. Target: < 2.5s. Beyond that, Google penalises your page in the results.

Main culprits: uncompressed images, slow fonts, slow server.
CLS

Cumulative Layout Shift

Visual stability of the page during loading. Target: < 0.1. High CLS = shifting buttons, poor UX, fewer conversions.

Main culprits: images without dimensions, dynamic ads, font swap.
INP

Interaction to Next Paint

Site responsiveness to clicks and input. Target: < 200ms. Replaced FID in 2024 as the key user experience signal.

Main culprits: heavy JavaScript, third-party scripts (chat, analytics loaded poorly).

Our method

Audit → Fixes → Validation.

01

Performance audit

Measuring your Core Web Vitals on mobile and desktop using PageSpeed Insights, GTmetrix and Chrome DevTools. Full report of blocking issues.

02

Prioritised action plan

Each fix is ranked by SEO impact. We start with what earns the most points first, without rebuilding everything.

03

Technical fixes

Image optimisation, code compression, cache configuration, server tuning. Interventions directly on your site, with a staging review first.

04

Validation & report

Full before/after measurement with screenshots. PageSpeed score report delivered for your records and to track progress.

The 3 SEO Pillars

Speed alone isn't enough.
SEO relies on 3 levers.

Clear pricing

Transparent
plans.

Fixed price, no surprises. Before/after results included in every engagement.

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Performance Audit

Full PageSpeed and Core Web Vitals analysis. A prioritised list of fixes to action immediately.

  • Measure LCP, CLS, INP
  • PageSpeed report mobile + desktop
  • List of prioritised fixes
  • No fix commitment
€200 incl. VAT
One-off · delivered in 48h
Order the audit
Recommended
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Full Optimisation

Audit + all fixes implemented. Images, code, cache, CDN — everything optimised. Before/after report delivered.

  • Performance audit included
  • LCP, CLS, INP fixes
  • Image & code optimisation
  • Cache & CDN configuration
  • Before/after report delivered
€499 incl. VAT
One-off · best value
Get started
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Hourly Rate

For targeted fixes. Billed at actual time, minimum 1 hour, estimate provided before starting.

  • For targeted fixes
  • Billed at actual time
  • Minimum 1h
  • Estimate before starting
€80 incl. VAT/h
Per hour · no commitment
Contact us
FAQ

The questions I get asked
most often.

A question not listed here? Ask me directly.

Core Web Vitals are 3 metrics defined by Google to measure user experience: LCP (load time of the main content), CLS (visual stability) and INP (responsiveness to interactions). Since 2021, they are factored into SEO ranking calculations.

The most reliable test is Google PageSpeed Insights. A score below 50/100 on mobile is a warning sign. If your LCP exceeds 2.5s or your CLS exceeds 0.1, your site is being penalised. I carry out this measurement for free as part of an initial consultation.

Depending on the complexity of the site, allow 3 to 10 business days for fixes. Results on PageSpeed Insights are visible immediately after optimisation. The SEO impact on your Google rankings is noticeable 2 to 4 additional weeks later.

Next step

Your site deserves
the speed it has in it.

A 30-minute conversation, no commitment. You leave with a quote, a schedule and an action plan — always free.