I am having a issue with slow speed on my client website
https://vapedistrict.pk/
Topic summary
A user reports slow loading speeds on their Shopify client website (vapedistrict.pk). Multiple community members provide diagnostic insights and optimization recommendations.
Key Performance Issues Identified:
- Poor LCP (Largest Contentful Paint) score, particularly on mobile
- Homepage banner image loading slowly
- High TBT (Total Blocking Time) affecting mobile performance
- Images not in next-gen formats (WebP)
Recommended Solutions:
- Image optimization: Use apps like Crush Pics or TinyIMG to compress images; convert JPG/PNG to WebP format
- Code improvements: Implement lazy-loading for below-fold images; add
fetchpriority="high"and preload tags for hero banner - App cleanup: Remove unused third-party apps to reduce script loading
- Testing tools: Run diagnostics with Google PageSpeed Insights, Lighthouse, or GTmetrix
One respondent suggests hiring a Shopify partner for comprehensive optimization, while another promotes their “Website Speedy” app (with disclaimer) as an automated solution with a 14-day trial. Screenshots and technical articles are shared to help diagnose TBT issues.
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Hey @SmithScarf
Web Performance is a deep and complex topic. There are many reasons your websites performance could be “slow” and it’s probably best to hire an expert. Shopify partners could help with this https://www.shopify.com/partners/directory/services/store-setup/website-audit-and-optimization-strategy.
Speed bumps can slow down sales, this what can get your site moving again.
You can begin with your images , some third party apps like Crush Pics or TinyIMG will shrink your website images without losing quality.
second, declutter your apps, remove anything you’re not actively using so you’re not loading extra scripts.
Then, switch on lazy-loading for images below the fold and hold off on non-essential scripts until after the main content loads.
Finally, run a quick performance check with Lighthouse or GTmetrix to spot any other hiccups.
Hello @SmithScarf , I have tested your website on Google PageSpeed Insights and found that the performance LCP score is worst means users are waiting too long to see meaningful content.. This LCP issue on hero banner image, Serve Images in Next-Gen Formats you can convert PNG/JPG images to WebP before uploading.
If you take a closer look at the issues, you will find LCP is impacted because of the homepage banner image which requires some parameters update to change its priority to load first then last with some additional improvements.
Shopify’s image URL modifiers allow WebP automatically:
You can further optimize the hero banner image by preloading it. This ensures the image loads earlier, improving your LCP score:
Alternate, If you’d prefer not to edit theme files manually, you might want to try the Website Speedy Shopify app — it comes with a 14-day free trial and improve speed optimizations automatically.
(Disclaimer: We’re the developers of this tool)
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Hello @SmithScarf
From the test results on Google PageSpeed Insights, the result on mobile is much lower than the one on desktop. The factor affecting your client website most is TBT (Total Blocking Time).
You can learn more about TBT via this article I found here and get the method to resolve it step by step, a kind reminder here~