Performance Audit
Use Performance Tools:
- Google PageSpeed Insights: Check page load performance.
- GTmetrix: Assess detailed speed metrics.
- WebPageTest: Get advanced performance data.
- Lighthouse (via Chrome DevTools): Perform audits directly on the browser.
Identify Bottlenecks:
- Slow loading resources (e.g., large images, unused CSS/JS).
- Server response times (check TTFB – Time to First Byte).
- Inefficient database queries (use monitoring tools like Query Monitor).
Analyze Hosting:
- Ensure adequate server resources (e.g., CPU, RAM).
- Look for misconfigurations in web servers (e.g., Apache, NGINX).
Recommend Improvements:
- Minify CSS/JS.
- Implement lazy loading for images.
- Optimize caching (e.g., server-side caching, CDN setup).