Unlock the Secrets of Speed: A Deep Dive into Boosting Your WordPress Website’s Performance
- First Contentful Paint (FCP): FCP measures how long it takes the first elements (text or images) to appear on screen. Aim for an FCP score below 1.8 seconds.
- Largest Contentful Paint (LCP): LCP is the time it takes for the largest piece of content (like images or a header) to appear on the screen. Aim for an LCP score below 2.5 seconds.
- Cumulative Layout Shift (CLS): CLS tracks how things (like buttons or text) move on the screen while the page loads. Aim for a CLS score below 0.1.
- Time to First Byte (TTFB): TTFB is how fast your website starts to load when someone clicks on it. Aim for a TTFB score of below 800 milliseconds.
- Total Blocking Time (TBT): TBT measures how long it takes for your website to become responsive when it starts to load. Aim for a TBT score below 200 milliseconds.
The WordPress Speed Test doesn’t just give you a performance score—it also suggests ways you can improve each score. You can see personalized recommendations for optimizing your website speed for mobile and desktop devices.
