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Website speed optimization

We optimize the speed of websites that load slowly, especially on phones. We measure with real data, find what’s holding the site back (images, code, plugins, fonts, or hosting), and fix it, with a before-and-after report.

Updated:

  • Diagnosis with real data
  • Improvements without changing your design
  • Before-and-after report
Website speed optimization: speed up a website, WPO, improve load time, and responsive design

Before-and-after measurements

900+ projects delivered

What speed optimization includes

Speed doesn’t come down to a single tweak. Real improvement comes from tackling, in order, what weighs your site down the most.

What our website speed optimization service includes: WPO, faster load times, and responsive design

Assessment

  • Measurement with PageSpeed Insights and, when available, real user data.
  • Analysis of the resources slowing down each key page.
  • Review of plugins, third-party scripts, and the server.
  • Improvement list prioritized by impact.

Optimization

  • Images in modern formats, at the right size, with lazy loading.
  • Removal of unused CSS and JavaScript.
  • Fonts loaded without blocking the page.
  • Caching, compression, and server configuration.

Verification

  • Re-measurement of the same pages.
  • Visual check to confirm nothing broke.
  • Before-and-after report.
  • Recommendations to keep your site fast.

What we optimize, depending on your site

Every platform has its own weak spots, and we know the most common ones.

  1. WordPress sites

    Heavy plugins, bloated themes, and unmaintained databases.

    WordPress web design
  2. Elementor sites

    Nested sections, unused widgets, and assets that load on every page.

    Elementor web development
  3. Online stores

    Image-heavy catalogs, slow filters, and bloated checkouts.

    WooCommerce store development
  4. Custom-built sites

    Code, database queries, and server configuration.

    Custom web development

What’s slowing your site down?

Four questions to get a first clue before we measure.

Your answers0 of 4
What platform is your site on?
Does it have a lot of large images?
How long since you last changed hosting?
Does it have many plugins or third-party scripts?

How we optimize your site’s speed

We work on a staging copy, so your site keeps running while we improve it.

Our website speed optimization process, step by step
  1. Step 1: Baseline measurement

    We measure your most important pages on mobile and desktop.

    You: share access to the site and hosting.
    You get: an initial report.

  2. Step 2: Optimization in staging

    We apply the improvements to a copy of the site.

    You: keep operating as usual.
    You get: an optimized version in staging.

  3. Step 3: Verification

    We measure again and check that everything works the same.

    You: review the optimized site.
    You get: a results comparison.

  4. Step 4: Launch

    We push the improvements to the live site and deliver the final report.

    You: approve going live.
    You get: a faster site and a final report.

A caching plugin vs. full optimization

Installing a caching plugin helps, but it rarely fixes the underlying problem.

Installing just a caching plugin vs. full speed optimization
Aspect Just a caching plugin Full optimization
Assessment None. We identify what slows down each page.
Images No changes. Modern formats and the right sizes.
Code Compressed, but everything still loads. Unused code is removed.
Server Not reviewed. Configuration tuned or a recommended switch.
Result Partial improvement and sometimes errors. Measured, verified improvement.

Want to know how fast your site loads and why? We’ll send you a diagnosis.

When it makes sense to optimize speed

If any of these sound familiar, speed is probably costing you visits and leads.

PACOWEB client with website speed optimization for their business

Your site is slow on mobile

Most of your visitors come from their phones, many on mobile data.

You’re paying for ads

Every click that leaves before the page loads is money lost.

Search Console is showing warnings

Core Web Vitals in red or yellow on your key pages.

Website speed optimization FAQ

Can’t find your question?

Message an advisor and we’ll get back to you during business hours (Bogotá time, UTC-5).

Can you guarantee a PageSpeed score of 100?

We don’t promise that, because it depends on the platform, the hosting, and the third-party services your site uses. What we do deliver is a measured, explained improvement. On sites we build from scratch, we do aim for the highest possible score.

Will optimization change my site’s design?

No. We optimize how your site loads, not how it looks. If an improvement requires a visual change, we’ll check with you first.

What are Core Web Vitals?

They’re Google metrics for the loading experience: how long the main content takes to appear, how quickly the page responds, and whether it shifts while loading. We work on them here and also in Core Web Vitals optimization for SEO.

Does hosting make a difference?

A lot. A slow server limits any optimization. If that’s your case, we’ll show you the data and help with the hosting migration.

How long do the results last?

The improvements hold as long as plugins, heavy images, or scripts aren’t added without control. We’ll leave you recommendations and, if you’d like, keep an eye on it with a maintenance plan.

What else is website speed optimization called?

People also search for it as speeding up a website, WPO, or improving load time. It’s related to responsive design, WordPress, on-page SEO, hosting and domains, page speed, and the WhatsApp button, topics we review with you when your project needs them.

Which of these services do you need?

Site speed: these services are related, but they solve different problems. Choose based on what you need.

  • If you need to improve LCP, INP, and CLS to rank better on Google: Core Web Vitals optimization for SEO
  • If you need your site to load faster with hosting, image, and code tweaks: Website speed optimization (you are here)

Speed up your website

Send us your site’s URL and tell us what platform it’s on. We’ll reply with an initial diagnosis and a proposal.

  1. 1You contact us through the form or on WhatsApp.
  2. 2We talk about your business and what you need.
  3. 3You get the proposal in writing, with scope, timeline, and price.

Request your proposal

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