Optimising for the metrics Google uses

Stop guessing.
Optimise Core Web
Vitals based on real
user behaviour.

Move beyond Lighthouse scores and achieve stable
Core Web Vitals pass rates by optimising for how users
actually experience your site.

LCP
2.5s 4.0s
Good Needs improvement Poor

Before-and-after performance, measured on live traffic

Before
3.9s
After
1.9s

LCP · Field data (Chrome UX Report)

“Our site went from sluggish to fast — and our CWV pass rate finally stuck.”

— Product Lead, B2B SaaS Company

Plain-English explainer

Core Web Vitals Overview

The core metrics behind Google’s page experience signals.

Loading

LCP: Largest Contentful Paint

Measures how fast the main content shows up.

Google loading thresholds
2.5s 4.0s
Good Needs improvement Poor

When this threshold is met, users perceive the page as fast and ready.

User impact: Users are more likely to stay when the main content appears quickly.

 
Common causes:

  • Large, unoptimised images
  • Slow server response times
  • Render-blocking CSS or fonts

Interactivity

INP: Interaction to Next Paint

Measures how fast the site reacts to a click or tap.

Google interactivity thresholds
200ms 500ms
Good Needs improvement Poor

When this threshold is exceeded, interactions feel noticeably laggy.

User impact: Delays after interaction make a site feel broken or unresponsive.

 
Common causes:

  • Heavy JavaScript on the main thread
  • Long tasks blocking input
  • Too many third-party tags

Stability

CLS: Cumulative Layout Shift

Measures how stable the layout stays while loading.

Google stability thresholds
0.1 0.25
Good Needs improvement Poor

When this threshold is exceeded, layout shifts become disruptive.

User impact: Unexpected layout shifts lead to misclicks and frustration.
 
Common causes:

  • Images without set sizes
  • Ads or embeds loading late
  • Fonts swapping after render

Questions about Core Web Vitals?

If you’re unsure where to start or what your scores really mean, a call with our experts can help clarify next steps.

What we do

Services built for wins you can measure

Targeted performance improvements designed to deliver measurable results.

CWV Audit & Roadmap

A clear, ranked plan to fix what slows users down.

LCP Speed Optimisation

Faster loading for key pages that drive revenue.

INP / JavaScript Optimisation

Responsive interactions without jank or delay.

CLS & Layout Stability Fixes

Calm layouts that build confidence and trust.

CMS / Theme Optimisation

Clean themes and templates that stay fast at scale.

Monitoring & Reporting

Monthly progress, real-user data, and action updates.

How it works

A focused process with steady results

We keep you informed at every step, with clear deliverables and simple next actions.

01

Measure & diagnose

Core Web Vitals benchmarks and real-user data to pinpoint LCP, INP, and CLS issues.

02

Plan & safeguard

Prioritised fixes with staging checks and rollback plans to protect uptime and revenue.

03

Implement & validate

Focused optimisations for speed, interactivity, and stability, verified with lab and real-user data.

04

Monitor & iterate

Continuous CWV tracking, regression alerts, and refinements as traffic and content change.

Pricing

Choose the level of support you need

Clear Core Web Vitals improvements, scoped to your site and growth stage.

Starter

£2,400

Best for teams that want fast CWV wins and a clear plan.

  • Audit and optimisation for key pages
  • Image, font, and critical CSS tuning
  • Caching and CDN configuration
  • Third-party scripts and analytics clean-up
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Bespoke

Custom

For teams that need long-term performance at scale.

  • Architecture and delivery review
  • Performance checks in CI/CD
  • Ongoing monitoring and alerts
  • Continuous optimisation
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Real World Results

Measured improvements, real outcomes

Measured gains across Core Web Vitals and conversion paths.

SaaS onboarding

Optimised above-the-fold assets and rendering paths, cutting LCP in half on the trial flow.

LCP
Before
3.8s
After
1.9s

Key improvements:

  • Optimised hero assets, fonts, and critical CSS on signup pages
  • Removed render-blocking scripts during initial load
  • Prioritised above-the-fold content for first interaction
+18% conversions

Ecommerce catalog

Stabilised layouts by reserving space for dynamic content across product grids and ads.

CLS
Before
0.28
After
0.05

Key improvements:

  • Reserved space for images, ads, and dynamic UI elements
  • Normalised product card heights across breakpoints
  • Prevented late-loading content from shifting layout
+11% add-to-cart

Publisher landing pages

Reduced JavaScript overhead and long tasks to improve interaction responsiveness.

INP
Before
410ms
After
160ms

Key improvements:

  • Reduced long main-thread tasks from third-party scripts
  • Deferred non-critical JavaScript and embeds
  • Improved tap and scroll responsiveness on mobile
+9% lead rate

FAQ

Questions we hear often

Short answers now, detailed answers on the call.

We keep the look intact. We optimise code, assets, and loading order so the site feels faster without a redesign.

Most audits take 1 week. Fixes can run 2 to 6 weeks depending on scope and platform.

Yes. Google uses them as part of page experience. Better CWV means fewer ranking risks and stronger visibility.

We work with WordPress, Shopify, Webflow, custom React or Vue apps, and most modern CMS stacks.

We track Core Web Vitals, conversion lift, and engagement changes, with a clear before/after report.

Ready to improve real-world performance?

Let’s review your Core Web Vitals and identify the highest-impact improvements for your site.

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