Why is my site speed score low despite a good GT Metrix rating?

Leeloo · ‎09-25-2020

I am getting a rating of 14 from the Shopify speed score but GT Metrix gives me a B and 80%??

JohnCodes · ‎10-09-2020

We actually wrote a pretty in-depth blog post talking about Shopify’s Speed Tool as well as Google Page Speed Insights.

You can find it here: Shopify Speed Tool Analysis + How to Make Your Site Faster

Hope it helps!

Developer at SpeedBoostr (Shopify optimization and dev agency).
Try out our Shopify Analyzer (free performance analysis tool).
Check out Order Automator (app that auto tags + fulfills orders, and more automation)
More Apps: Theme Scientist (A/B testing tool), Tip Jar (add a tip button to your store), File Optimizer (optimize CSS, JS, Liquid)

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JohnCodes · ‎10-09-2020

Hi @Leeloo

We actually wrote a pretty in-depth blog post talking about Shopify’s Speed Tool as well as Google Page Speed Insights.

You can find it here: Shopify Speed Tool Analysis + How to Make Your Site Faster

Hope it helps!

Developer at SpeedBoostr (Shopify optimization and dev agency).
Try out our Shopify Analyzer (free performance analysis tool).
Check out Order Automator (app that auto tags + fulfills orders, and more automation)
More Apps: Theme Scientist (A/B testing tool), Tip Jar (add a tip button to your store), File Optimizer (optimize CSS, JS, Liquid)

Why is my site speed score low despite a good GT Metrix rating?

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