Key Takeaways
- Image Formats: Convert legacy PNG/JPG images to WebP or AVIF formats for 70% smaller file sizes.
- Critical CSS: Inline above-the-fold CSS styles and defer non-essential stylesheets.
- HTTP/3 & CDN: Utilize Cloudflare HTTP/3 proxy caching for global edge delivery under 100ms.
In This Article
Step 1: Compressing and Serving Next-Gen Media
Unoptimized hero banners are the single biggest cause of slow load times. Utilizing automated build scripts to compress images to WebP format saves megabytes of unnecessary payload transfer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Page speed is an official Google ranking factor and directly impacts conversion rates and user bounce metrics.