WEBSITE SPEED OPTIMIZATION

A fast site wins customers. A slow one loses them.

We run performance audits, optimize Core Web Vitals, and cut load times, so visitors stay on the page instead of leaving in the first few seconds.

From a simple audit to a full optimization pass: images, code, database, caching, and server.

WHERE YOU START FROM

It doesn't matter how slow the site is right now.

Maybe you have a low score in PageSpeed Insights and don't know why. Maybe you already have a caching plugin installed, but the site still feels slow on mobile. Maybe you're only now thinking about speed, ahead of a big campaign. Whatever the case, we know exactly where to start.

Core Web Vitals audit

We measure LCP, CLS, and INP using real data from your visitors, not just lab tests, and show you exactly what's slowing the page down.

Image optimization

We convert to WebP/AVIF, compress without visible quality loss, and only load the size that's right for each screen.

CSS/JS minification & bundling

We reduce the number and size of the CSS and JS files blocking rendering, so the browser has less to download before it can show anything.

Lazy loading

Images and videos below the fold only load once the visitor gets close to them, instead of everything loading at once when the page opens.

WordPress/WooCommerce database optimization

We clean up post revisions, expired transients, and tables bloated by old plugins, all of which slow down every query on the site.

Server-side caching

We configure page-level and object-level caching (Redis/OPcache), so the server doesn't regenerate the same page on every visit.

Browser caching

We set cache headers correctly, so resources that don't change (images, CSS, JS) aren't downloaded again on every visit.

CDN with Cloudflare

We distribute static content from multiple geographic locations, so response time stays low no matter where the visitor is coming from.

Hosting & server optimization

We check the PHP version, allocated resources, and server configuration, so the infrastructure itself isn't the reason for the low speed.

Removing redundant plugins

We review which installed plugins overlap or are no longer used and remove them, so every active plugin has a clear reason to exist.

Mobile-specific optimization

Most of your traffic comes from mobile, where the connection is slower: we optimize images and scripts specifically for that scenario.

Font loading optimization

We preload critical fonts and avoid invisible text while fonts load, so the page doesn't visually jump around once it finishes loading.

HOW WE WORK

What we optimize, step by step.

We don't just install a caching plugin and call it done. Real speed optimization touches four different areas, in this order.

01
AUDIT & DIAGNOSIS

We know exactly what's slowing the site down before we change anything.

We always start with a measurement, not a guess. Every optimization has a clear reason, tied to a problem identified in the audit.

We measure LCP, CLS, and INP with Lighthouse and real CrUX data
We identify the resources blocking page rendering
We prioritize the optimizations with the biggest impact, not the easiest ones
02
IMAGES & ASSETS

Images are often half the weight of a page.

A product catalog with dozens of large photos can slow down a store more than anything else. We optimize every image without losing visible quality.

Automatic conversion to WebP/AVIF
Compression with no visible quality loss
Responsive sizes (srcset), matched to each screen
03
CODE & DELIVERY

We minify, combine, and remove what's no longer used.

Many WordPress themes and plugins load CSS and JS files on every page, even where they're not used. We clean up exactly that kind of dead weight.

CSS and JS minification
Removing unused code and plugins
Defer/async loading for non-blocking scripts
04
SERVER, CACHING & CDN

Infrastructure matters just as much as code.

An optimized site on weak hosting will still be slow. We look at the infrastructure too, not just the code in the theme and plugins.

Server-side caching (page, object, opcode)
Browser caching with correct expiration headers
Cloudflare CDN for global distribution of static content
Database cleaned periodically, so queries stay fast
PARTNERSHIPS

Companies that chose us as their technology partner.

Some of the companies whose sites and stores we've optimized for speed and performance.

Forelit Hemerama Somnexpert Modularbox Electrocamelite Pigeonshop Rinostore Irigarden Travandi Somnart
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Questions we get asked a lot.

We use Lighthouse and PageSpeed Insights for technical measurements, but we also look at real data from the Chrome UX Report (CrUX), meaning the actual experience of your visitors, not just a lab test.

LCP (how fast the main content loads), CLS (visual stability), and INP (how fast the page responds to interaction) are the metrics Google uses to evaluate a site's experience. We work directly on all three through optimization.

Speed is one of the ranking factors for SEO, but the bigger effect is on conversions: a faster site means fewer visitors abandoning the page before they even see your offer.

A full audit with a report of recommendations takes a few days. Implementing the optimizations ranges from a few days for a simple site to a few weeks for a WooCommerce store with a large catalog and many plugins.

We specialize in WordPress and WooCommerce, where most speed problems come from plugins and the database, but the same optimization principles (images, code, caching, server) apply to other types of sites too.

Not always. Often the biggest gains come from optimizing code, images, and the database. If your current hosting is resource limited, we'll recommend a change, but it's not a mandatory first step.

No. We work at the level of code, images, and infrastructure, without changing how the site looks or works for visitors, unless we find something that's actively slowing the site down, which we always discuss with you first.

It can happen if you add new plugins, content, or unoptimized images. That's why we also recommend a maintenance plan with continuous monitoring, so performance stays consistent, not just good right after optimization.

Let's make your site faster.

We start with a performance audit, show you exactly what's slowing the site down, and how much we can improve it. No template offer.

or by email: contact@maxdev.ro