# Website Speed and Core Web Vitals: A Practical Guide

- Link: https://iprixmedia.com/website-speed-core-web-vitals-guide/
- Published: 2026-10-21T11:04:15+05:30
- Author: iprixmedia123@gmail.com

**Core Web Vitals measure how fast your page loads (LCP), how quickly it responds(
INP) and how stable it is (CLS).** Good scores help rankings, conversions and ad
quality.

## Targets

 * **LCP:** under 2.5 seconds.
 * **INP:** under 200 ms.
 * **CLS:** under 0.1.

## Fixes that move the numbers

 1. Compress and properly size images; use modern formats and lazy loading.
 2. Preload the main font and hero image.
 3. Remove unused plugins, apps and scripts.
 4. Defer third-party scripts such as chat and tracking.
 5. Use caching and a CDN.
 6. Reserve space for images and embeds to avoid layout shift.

Need help? See [website speed optimisation](https://iprixmedia.com/website-speed-optimization/)
and [Shopify speed optimisation](https://iprixmedia.com/shopify-speed-optimization/),
or read our [technical SEO checklist](https://iprixmedia.com/technical-seo-checklist/).

## FAQs

### Do Core Web Vitals affect rankings?

Yes, as part of page experience signals, and they strongly affect conversion.

### How do I test my site?

Use PageSpeed Insights and the Core Web Vitals report in Google Search Console.

### Is a 100 score necessary?

No. Aim for green Core Web Vitals on real mobile users rather than a perfect lab
score.