Insights

Google Lighthouse Performance

The Google Lighthouse performance score is a metric that measures the speed and performance of a website. It’s an overall score that ranges from 0 to 100 and is generated based on a number of different performance metrics, such as the time it takes for a website to load, the time it takes for a website to become interactive, the size of the resources used by the website, and other factors that impact the user experience.

A high performance score in Google Lighthouse indicates that a website is fast and responsive, which can lead to a better user experience and improved search engine rankings. On the other hand, a low performance score can indicate that a website is slow and unresponsive, and can negatively impact the user experience.

Mobile Performance
33%
Desktop Performance
42%

Core Web Vitals

Core Web Vitals are a set of specific factors that Google considers important in a webpage’s overall user experience. Core Web Vitals are made up of three specific page speed and user interaction measurements: Largest Contentful PaintFirst Input Delay, and Cumulative Layout Shift.

Pass or fail?

MobileFail
DesktopFail

CWV Breakdown

VitalMobileDesktopTarget
Largest Contentful Paint20.5 s4.2 s< 2.5 s
First Input Delay1,270 ms870 ms< 100ms
Cumulative Layout Shift0.0080.037 0.1

Tracking scripts

All the tracking scripts on the site generated ~884 KB of data

A tracking script is a code snippet designed to track the flow of visitors who visit a website. Media, advertising, and analytics organisations will provide a script to add to your website that sends data directly to their servers. This data can then be used to measure goals and conversions, analyse user behaviour, and influence advertising campaigns.

Consider how much of this data you actually need and use? How often do you review the analytics data, and does this inform genuine change? Are you actively running social media campaigns? Consider pausing or removing tracking scripts that aren’t being actively used.

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googletagmanager.com 7 626 KB
snap.licdn.com 1 15 KB
connect.facebook.net 3 83 KB
analytics.tiktok.com 5 138 KB
google.com 2 2 KB
px.ads.linkedin.com 9 9 KB
analytics.google.com 1 805 B
stats.g.doubleclick.net 1 0 B
td.doubleclick.net 2 2 KB
linkedin.com 2 2 KB
googleadservices.com 1 3 KB
googleads.g.doubleclick.net 1 2 KB
google.com.au 1 620 B
facebook.com 2 899 B

Opportunities

Assets that need text compression enabled16 KB0.004g

By enabling text compression on 1 items, , roughly 15.9 KB could be removed from the page load.

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ping.min.js 22 KB 16 KB
Optimise images3 MB0.574g

By optimising the following images, roughly 3 MB could be removed from the transfer size, about 36%. This would reduce the CO2 generated per page load from 1.58g grams to 1 grams.

Images should be optimised for the web for several reasons:

  1. Reduced file size: Optimizing images can result in a smaller file size, which can help to reduce the amount of data that needs to be downloaded. This can lead to faster page load times and improved performance.
  2. Improved user experience: Optimising images can help to improve the overall user experience, as pages with optimised images load faster and are more responsive.
  3. Lower emissions: Optimising images can help to reduce the emissions associated with data transfer, as less data needs to be transmitted over the network.
  4. Better accessibility: Optimising images can make them more accessible to users with slower connections or limited data plans.
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iStock-1419732473-scaled.jpg 1 MB 15% 802 KB
mining-1024x478.png 706 KB 10% 462 KB
Rooftop-solar_WA-1024x585.png 585 KB 8% 341 KB
electric-vehicle-sunset-1024x576.png 505 KB 7% 261 KB
gas-1024x512.png 461 KB 7% 216 KB
gas--1024x512.png 405 KB 6% 160 KB
iStock-1419732473-1024x666.jpg 211 KB 3% 102 KB
9180614416_a45decdbee_k-994x900.jpg 164 KB 2% 72 KB
queensland-gold-coast-1024x686.jpg 158 KB 2% 68 KB
MEthane-Thumb.jpg 141 KB 2% 44 KB
MethaneSAT-Data-Rendering-Credit-MethaneSAT_01-1024x683.jpg 80 KB 1% 40 KB
Replace icon font files136 KB0.03g

Font icons can have a negative impact on performance and emissions because they can increase the size of the page and the amount of data that needs to be downloaded. Some specific reasons why font icons can be bad for performance and emissions include:

  1. Increased file size: Font icons are typically included as part of a web font, which can be a large file that needs to be downloaded. This can increase the overall size of the page, leading to slower load times and higher emissions.
  2. Inefficient rendering: Web fonts are sometimes loaded and rendered inefficiently, which can result in slow performance and higher emissions.
  3. Unused icons: Font icons often include a large number of icons that may not be used on a particular page, increasing the file size and leading to inefficient use of resources.

While icon fonts are still widely used on the web, and they can be a useful tool for adding icons to a website. it is a dated practice when there are better options such as SVG icons, which can be more efficient and have a lower impact on performance and emissions.

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icomoon.ttf 60 KB
fontawesome-webfont.woff2 76 KB
Subset large font files36 KB0.008g

Fonts should be subsetted to reduce the file size, improve performance, and reduce emissions. Subsetting a font involves removing any characters that are not needed for a particular use case, resulting in a smaller file size and faster page load times. Some specific reasons why fonts should be subsetted include:

  1. Reduced file size: Subsetting a font removes any unused characters, which can result in a smaller file size. This can help to reduce the amount of data that needs to be downloaded, leading to faster page load times and lower emissions.
  2. Improved performance: Fonts that are subsetted are faster to load and render than fonts that are not subsetted. This can help to improve the overall performance of a website, leading to a better user experience.

Overall, subsetting fonts is a good practice for anyone looking to optimize the performance and reduce the emissions of a website of a website.

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JTUSjIg1_i6t8kCHKm459WlhyyTh89Y.woff2 ~33 KB ~16 KB
JTUSjIg1_i6t8kCHKm459WlhyyTh89Y.woff2 ~33 KB ~16 KB
tss0ApVBdCYD5Q7hcxTE1ArZ0bbwiXxw2d8o.woff2 ~19 KB ~2 KB
Typekit: l ~19 KB ~2 KB
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Convert font files to woff237 KB

WOFF2 is considered to be the best font format for web use because it provides a good balance of file size and compatibility. Some specific reasons why WOFF2 is a good font format include:

  1. Small file size: WOFF2 is a compressed font format, which means that it has a smaller file size compared to other font formats like TTF or OTF. This is important for web use because smaller file sizes can help to reduce the amount of data that needs to be downloaded, leading to faster page load times.
  2. High-quality font rendering: WOFF2 provides high-quality font rendering, making it a good choice for use on the web.

It’s worth noting that WOFF2 is not the only font format that can be used on the web, and there may be cases where other formats like WOFF or TTF are more suitable, depending on the specific requirements of the website. However, for most cases, WOFF2 is considered to be the best font format for web use due to its combination of small file size, good browser support, and high-quality font rendering.

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icomoon.ttf ttf
Remove third party font files

Font files should be loaded from the same hosting as the website because

  1. Increased loading time: Third-party sub-resources, such as scripts, fonts, or images, need to be downloaded from a separate server before they can be displayed on the website. This can increase the overall loading time of the page, leading to a slower user experience.
  2. Dependence on external servers: The loading of third-party subresources is dependent on the availability and performance of the external servers that host them. If these servers are slow or unavailable, it can result in slow page loading times or even errors.
  3. Increased risk of security threats: Third-party subresources can introduce security risks to a website, as they can contain malicious code or be used to track user activity.
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fonts.gstatic.com jizaRExUiTo99u79D0KExcOPIDU.woff2
fonts.gstatic.com tss0ApVBdCYD5Q7hcxTE1ArZ0bbwiXxw2d8o.woff2
use.typekit.net l
fonts.gstatic.com jizfRExUiTo99u79B_mh0O6tLR8a8zI.woff2
fonts.gstatic.com qkBIXvYC6trAT55ZBi1ueQVIjQTD-JqaE0lMZbLXGhmR.woff
use.typekit.net l
fonts.gstatic.com jizYRExUiTo99u79D0e0x8mIAjcQ-w.woff2
use.fontawesome.com fontawesome-webfont.woff2
fonts.gstatic.com JTUSjIg1_i6t8kCHKm459WlhyyTh89Y.woff2
fonts.gstatic.com KFOmCnqEu92Fr1Mu4mxKKTU1Kg.woff2
fonts.gstatic.com KFOlCnqEu92Fr1MmEU9fBBc4AMP6lQ.woff2
fonts.gstatic.com JTUSjIg1_i6t8kCHKm459WlhyyTh89Y.woff2
Replace jQuery and jQuery libraries with more modern code58 KB0.01g

jQuery is a popular and widely-used JavaScript library that simplifies web development by providing a set of tools and functions to interact with HTML documents, handle events, create animations, and make asynchronous HTTP requests.

In the past, jQuery was a very popular choice for web development because it simplified many common tasks and provided a consistent and cross-browser-compatible API. However, with the advancement of modern web technologies and improvements in browser capabilities, the need for jQuery has decreased.

Many modern web frameworks and libraries, such as React and Angular, provide their own set of tools for handling common tasks and interacting with the DOM, making jQuery less necessary in many cases. The Javascript engine in modern browsers have also become more consistent in the feature implementations often eliminating the need for a library like jQuery.

jQuery represents an opportunity because:

  1. Performance: While jQuery is a powerful and useful library, it can slow down website performance due to its large size and complex code. Modern browsers have also improved their native support for many of the features that jQuery provides, reducing the need for it.
  2. Maintainability: jQuery code can be difficult to maintain and update, particularly as web technologies evolve and change. This can make it harder for developers to keep up with best practices and standards for web development.
  3. Accessibility: Some jQuery plugins and features can create accessibility issues, particularly for users who rely on assistive technologies. This can make it harder for people with disabilities to use and access websites.
First Contentful Paint

First Contentful Paint (FCP) is a performance metric that measures the time it takes for the first piece of content to be rendered on the screen when a user navigates to a web page. This content can be any visual element on the page, such as text, images, or a background color.

FCP is important because it directly affects the perceived speed of a website, and can impact user engagement and conversion rates. A faster FCP can lead to a better user experience and improved performance.

Here are a few ways you can optimise your FCP:

  1. Optimise images: Large, unoptimised images can slow down a page’s FCP. You can optimise images by compressing them, reducing their dimensions, and choosing the right format for each image.
  2. Minimise HTTP requests: Each resource requested by a web page, such as images, scripts, and stylesheets, requires a separate HTTP request. Minimising the number of HTTP requests can help to reduce the time it takes for a page to render.
  3. Prioritize critical content: Prioritizing critical content, such as above-the-fold content, can help to ensure that users see something on the screen quickly, even if the rest of the page is still loading.
  4. Reduce server response time: A slow server response time can significantly impact FCP. Optimizing server-side code and server settings can help to reduce response times and improve FCP.
  5. Use a performance monitoring tool: There are many tools available that can help you monitor your website’s performance, including FCP. These tools can help you identify performance issues and track your progress as you implement optimizations.
MobileDesktop
Score23%85%
Timing4.0 s1.0 s
Largest Contentful Paint

Largest Contentful Paint marks the time at which the largest text or image is painted. Learn more about the Largest Contentful Paint metric

MobileDesktop
Score0%15%
Timing20.5 s4.2 s
Total Blocking Time

Sum of all time periods between FCP and Time to Interactive, when task length exceeded 50ms, expressed in milliseconds. Learn more about the Total Blocking Time metric.

MobileDesktop
Score1%0%
Timing3,690 ms2,110 ms
Speed Index

Speed Index shows how quickly the contents of a page are visibly populated. Learn more about the Speed Index metric.

MobileDesktop
Score52%45%
Timing5.7 s2.4 s
Time to Interactive

Time to Interactive is the amount of time it takes for the page to become fully interactive. Learn more about the Time to Interactive metric.

MobileDesktop
Score0%24%
Timing24.7 s6.2 s
Max Potential First Input Delay

The maximum potential First Input Delay that your users could experience is the duration of the longest task. Learn more about the Maximum Potential First Input Delay metric.

MobileDesktop
Score0%0%
Timing1,270 ms870 ms