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Page speed issues core web vitals hinderance in SEO rankings

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M Arsal

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October 6, 2023 at 06:16

Hi there I am having core web vital issues those are based on themes css, let me know how to reduce this issues as those are important factors in SEO rankings, waiting for the kind reply thanks

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Tony Rodriguez

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October 6, 2023 at 07:05

Hello, @M Arsal,

We have the option in our theme to Minify the CSS under Xstore >> Theme Options >> Speed Optimization.

For guidance on how to improve your website’s speed, we invite you to review our theme documentation. The following links provide detailed information on this topic:

1. https://www.8theme.com/documentation/xstore/troubleshooting/how-to-speed-up-my-website/
2. https://www.8theme.com/documentation/xstore/theme-installation/main-theme-options/
3. https://www.8theme.com/documentation/xstore/troubleshooting/how-to-improve-wp-rocket-settings-with-xstore/

Furthermore, to address the issues of Largest Contentful Paint (LCP), First Contentful Paint (FCP), and Time to First Byte (TTFB), you can use a combination of techniques involving both server-side optimization and the WP Rocket plugin. Let’s break it down:

1. Server-side Optimization:

a. Optimize Hosting: Ensure you’re using a reliable and fast web hosting provider. A good hosting plan with SSD storage, a content delivery network (CDN), and optimized server settings can significantly improve TTFB.

b. Content Compression: Enable server-side content compression like GZIP to reduce the size of your web pages and assets before they are sent to the browser.

c. Caching: Implement server-side caching mechanisms if not already in place. Many hosting providers offer server-level caching options.

d. CDN Integration: Integrate a Content Delivery Network (CDN) to distribute content globally, reducing server response times and improving load times for users in different geographical locations.

2. WP Rocket Plugin:

WP Rocket is a popular caching and performance optimization plugin for WordPress. Here’s how to use it to address these issues:

a. Install and Configure WP Rocket: Install the WP Rocket plugin from the WordPress repository, activate it, and configure the settings:

Enable Page Caching: WP Rocket’s page caching feature can significantly improve TTFB and FCP by serving cached pages.
Enable Minification and Concatenation: Minify and concatenate your CSS and JavaScript files to reduce load times.
Enable Lazy Loading: Lazy load images, videos, and iframes to improve LCP.
Optimize Images: Use WP Rocket’s image optimization feature to compress and serve images in WebP format.
Enable Browser Caching: Leverage browser caching to reduce page load times for returning visitors.
Activate CDN Support: If you’re using a CDN, configure WP Rocket to work with it.
b. Preload Cache: Enable the “Preload Cache” feature in WP Rocket to generate cached versions of your site’s pages automatically. This can improve TTFB and FCP for subsequent visitors.

c. Database Cleanup: Use WP Rocket’s database optimization tools to clean up your WordPress database regularly. A bloated database can slow down your site.

d. Monitor Performance: After making these changes, regularly monitor your website’s performance using tools like Google PageSpeed Insights, GTmetrix, or Pingdom. WP Rocket also provides built-in performance monitoring tools.

Additionally, consider using a reliable content delivery network (CDN) if you’re not already doing so, as this can further improve your website’s performance and reduce the impact of geographical latency on load times.

We trust that you will find this information useful in improving your website’s performance.

Best Regards,
8Theme’s Team

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