Fix Poor Largest Contentful Paint (LCP)
Poor Largest Contentful Paint (LCP)
- Problem: The largest element (often a hero image or text block) takes too long to load.
- Why it fails: Slow server, large unoptimized images, render-blocking resources.
- How to Fix "fix Largest Contentful Paint":
- Optimize the LCP Image: Compress it heavily, use modern formats (WebP/AVIF), ensure it's correctly sized. (Learn more about image optimization). Consider preloading it if it's critical:
<link rel="preload" fetchpriority="high" as="image" href="/path/to/hero-image.webp" type="image/webp"> - Reduce Server Response Time (TTFB): Optimize backend code, database queries, or upgrade hosting. Use a CDN.
- Defer Non-Critical JavaScript/CSS: Prevent scripts/styles from blocking the rendering of the main content. (Learn more about render-blocking resources).
- Optimize the LCP Image: Compress it heavily, use modern formats (WebP/AVIF), ensure it's correctly sized. (Learn more about image optimization). Consider preloading it if it's critical: