Is your WordPress site feeling sluggish? Slow load times or high bounce rates can signal issues you might not even realize you’re causing. You’re not alone. Many site owners unknowingly make mistakes that drag down performance.
But don’t worry, fixing them can lead to much needed transformations, turning your site into a fast, user-friendly experience. We’ve pinpointed seven common mistakes and how to fix them. Let’s dive into practical steps to boost your site’s performance.
1. You’re Not Tracking Performance
First things first, you should already be tracking performance. Optimization isn’t a one-and-done deal. Without monitoring, you won’t know if your site’s humming along or quietly slipping. Regular check-ins let you spot issues early and keep performance on track.
Use Google Analytics to track user behavior. Look at bounce rates and average time on page to gauge engagement. PageSpeed Insights dives deeper, offering specific fixes for speed and usability. As you begin diving into these reports, focus on Core Web Vitals:
Largest Contentful Paint (LCP) for load speed First Input Delay (FID) for interactivity Cumulative Layout Shift (CLS) for stability.
Aim for LCP under 2.5 seconds, FID below 100 milliseconds, and CLS under 0.1.
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