Why is my page speed still low despite optimizing images and videos?

[Buttergirl]

I have reduced pic size, embedded short youtube link as video, limited no of pic not more than 5 on  product pages, used site fonts..... still my speed score is super low?  Is this a common problem of brooklyn theme? Should i change theme?

However, when i go to my site, i didnt feel that slow? 

please advice

[oscprofessional]

 Hi @Buttergirl ,

Share your store URL.

[Zworthkey]

@Buttergirl 
hello,
Welcome to Shopify Community.

you can try the new Shopify Dawn theme it will be much better the broklyn theme. Dawn theme is the latest version.
or if you didn't want to change the theme you want the appearence of your Store will be Same.
then don't worry we will help you. To make your Store Speed faster.

Kindly Share your Store Url. so that we can check which things makes your Store Speed Slower.

Thank you.
Have a good Day.

[Buttergirl]

Hi Zworthkey,

Thanks for your reply.  Here is My store website: www.butternsoapco.ca

Hope you can find out my problem.  Thanks

My score speed on shopify is below average!

[oscprofessional]

Hi @Buttergirl ,

I have checked your store it looks nice but you have to work for speed optimization.

Lighthouse score :

Page insight score :

Properly size images : 

The Opportunities section of your Lighthouse report lists all images in your page that aren't appropriately sized, along with the potential savings in kibibytes (KiB). Resize these images to save data and improve page load time

For each image on the page, Lighthouse compares the size of the rendered image against the size of the actual image. The rendered size also accounts for device pixel ratio. If the rendered size is at least 4KiB smaller than the actual size, then the image fails the audit.

Specify multiple image versions and the browser will choose the best one to use

3rd party apps & codes which take time to load and their size . They decrease the speed.

Need to work on following points 

• Theme Upgrade if there is a scope and upgraded theme available
• Reduce JS Payload.
• Use Critical CSS .
• Reduce Large Image Sizes
• Compress Images
• Limit Third Party JavaScript & Shopify Apps
• Preload Web Fonts. 
• I would suggest limiting to one and using a standard web font.

See where exactly google speed index tools want you to target your code to optimize the site .

First Contentful Paint

• Eliminate render-blocking resources
• Reduce server response times (TTFB)
• Avoid multiple page redirects
• Preload key requests
• Avoid enormous network payloads
• Serve static assets with an efficient cache policy
• Avoid an excessive DOM size
• Minimize critical request depth

By fixing these issues, your website speed score can definitely improve.

And we will provide an assured guarantee plan for the website speed optimization.

For more details please check the link below. 

https://www.oscprofessionals.com/shopify-performance-optimization/

If anything is missed out or unclear then don't hesitate to ask. Email us or Connect with us on Skype

Have a nice day !

[MS_WEB_DESIGNER]

Hi @Buttergirl 

I am Alex From MS Web Designer (Top Rated Shopify Certified Experts and eCommerce Consultant from Singapore ) I helped 1000+ Shopify Store owners to Optimize their website loading speed for both mobile and desktop and increase their conversion rate.

Here are some proven steps that will improve your website speed dramatically for both mobile and desktop.

• Select a light Weight Shopify Theme ( OS 2.0 Compatible ) 
• Remove all Unwanted Shopify App ( That you have installed, but not using)
• Minify Javascript, CSS 
• Reduce the Large Image Size
• Eliminating the halting problem in Javascript
• Apply Lazy loading per section wherever required
• Replace Gifs with the Static Images
• Resize Products images using Shopify App ( for Bulk )
• Check Page Speed by Google page Insight and GTmetrix.

By fixing these issues, your website speed score can definitely improve
If you want a Free complete Website Optimization Audit Report ( All the Actionable steps for your store ), let me know 

If you have any concerns feel free to ask me!

Good Luck!

Regards,
Alex