A Shopify store owner reports a critically low speed score of 22 despite using image optimization apps like BOOSTER SEO & IMAGE OPTIMIZER and fastshop. The site has only one product, making the slow performance particularly puzzling.
Key recommendations provided:
Diagnostic tools: Use Google PageSpeed Insights, Lighthouse, GTmetrix, or WebPageTest to identify specific bottlenecks beyond just images
Image optimization: Compress images using free tools like TinyPNG or compressor.io
Technical optimizations:
Infrastructure considerations: Switch to a lightweight theme or upgrade hosting/server performance
Status: The discussion remains open with no resolution yet. Contributors emphasize investigating high-impact factors beyond images, as the problem likely stems from theme weight, code bloat, or hosting limitations rather than image optimization alone.
Hi,
My website is quite slow. Shopify says that it has a score of 22. I’ve used the apps “BOOSTER SEO & IMAGE OPTIMIZER” and “fastshop” to optimize the images but the site is still very slow.
I’ve removed all unnecessary apps but I can’t figure out why it’s slow since I only have one product.
Any free/cheap recommendations on how to make my website faster?
Link: https://petpawsshop.org/collections/featured-products/products/bottle
Hello @tanya2023 ,
Here are the main factors that can have a negative impact on your website speed:
poor navigation
no CTAs
checkout issues
login for purchase
no customer support
no upfront shipping costs and terms
no customer feedback
non-adaptive design
you let your potential customers bounce with ease
website load speed is too slow
security issues
You can check the current state of your website’s load time using online tools like Google PageSpeed Insights, Lighthouse, GTmetrix, or WebPageTest. Spend some time investigating what’s causing website load speed issues and focus on the high-impact factors.
If you need any assistance, please, let me know.
Best regards,
Anastasia
Hello @tanya2023 ,
Good day! Gina from flareAI app helping Shopify merchants get $5Million+ in sales from Google Search, on autopilot.
There are several ways to optimize the speed of your website, even on a budget. Below are some recommendations.
Optimize your images
Images are usually the main culprit behind slow-loading pages. You can use free online tools like TinyPNG or compressor.io to compress your images without sacrificing quality.
Minimize HTTP requests
Each time a page loads, it sends HTTP requests to load all the resources, such as images, scripts, and stylesheets. The more requests, the slower the page loads. You can use a free tool like GTmetrix to identify which resources are slowing down your site and then reduce them.
Optimize your code
Bloated or inefficient code can also slow down your site. You can use a free tool like Google PageSpeed Insights or GTmetrix to identify which parts of your code are slowing down your site and then optimize them.
Minimize and combine files
Just like with HTTP requests, the more files you have, the slower your site will load. You can combine multiple CSS and JavaScript files into a single file using a free tool like WP Minify.
Use lazy loading
Lazy loading is a technique that delays the loading of non-critical resources (such as images) until they’re needed. This can significantly reduce your page load time.
Optimize your server
Your hosting provider can have a significant impact on the speed of your site. You may want to consider upgrading to a faster hosting plan or switching to a different provider altogether.
Use a lightweight theme
The theme you’re using can also affect the speed of your site. You can switch to a lightweight theme that doesn’t have a lot of features and functionality that you don’t need.
Remove unnecessary plugins
Plugins can slow down your site, especially if they’re poorly coded or have a lot of features that you don’t need.
Implementing these tips should help improve the speed of your website.
Gina