Speed & performance
Core Web Vitals and practical speed work that helps users and search quality.
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Image formats for the web: WebP, AVIF, and “good enough” JPEG
Image formats for the web: WebP, AVIF, and “good enough” JPEG — practical notes for NZ SMEs on NZDH.net.nz.
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Lazy loading without wrecking Largest Contentful Paint
Lazy loading without wrecking Largest Contentful Paint — practical notes for NZ SMEs on NZDH.net.nz.
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Font loading strategies that reduce layout shift
Font loading strategies that reduce layout shift — practical notes for NZ SMEs on NZDH.net.nz.
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Third-party scripts: chat widgets, trackers, and the performance tax
Third-party scripts: chat widgets, trackers, and the performance tax — practical notes for NZ SMEs on NZDH.net.nz.
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Caching layers explained simply: browser, page, and object cache
Caching layers explained simply: browser, page, and object cache — practical notes for NZ SMEs on NZDH.net.nz.
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Field data vs lab data: measuring real-user speed honestly
Field data vs lab data: measuring real-user speed honestly — practical notes for NZ SMEs on NZDH.net.nz.
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Fixing layout shift from embeds and late-loading banners
Fixing layout shift from embeds and late-loading banners — practical notes for NZ SMEs on NZDH.net.nz.
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Mobile performance budgets for brochure sites
Mobile performance budgets for brochure sites — practical notes for NZ SMEs on NZDH.net.nz.
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Database bloat in WordPress: common causes and fixes
Database bloat in WordPress: common causes and fixes — practical notes for NZ SMEs on NZDH.net.nz.
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Choosing a lightweight theme baseline without looking “cheap”
Choosing a lightweight theme baseline without looking “cheap” — practical notes for NZ SMEs on NZDH.net.nz.
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Performance regressions after redesigns: how to prevent surprises
Performance regressions after redesigns: how to prevent surprises — practical notes for NZ SMEs on NZDH.net.nz.
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Website speed and Core Web Vitals: a NZ-friendly explainer for business owners
Why page speed matters for customers and SEO, what Core Web Vitals mean in plain English, and practical fixes that work for NZ SME websites.