Unlock Faster Performance: Consentmo App Speed Test for Your Shopify Store

Greetings, e-commerce fellows! 🚀 Picture this: a potential customer lands on your Shopify store, eager to explore your fantastic products. However, there's a hitch – your site is taking an eternity to load. 😩 The sad reality is, they might hit the back button before you can even say "checkout."

In the digital arena, speed is the key to winning the game. Did you know that nearly half of all internet users expect a web page to load in just 2 seconds? And a mere one-second delay can result in a 7% dip in conversions. In simple terms, speed can make or break your online business.

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Essential Website Speed Metrics to Track 📊

When it comes to checking how fast your website runs, there are a few key things you'll want to keep an eye on. These aren't just numbers and technical jargon; they actually tell you how your site is performing for real people. So, let's break them down in plain English:

1. Page Load Time: This is how long it takes for your web page to fully show up on someone's screen. Think of it as the time from clicking a link to seeing everything on the page. The faster, the better – it keeps visitors happy!

2. First Contentful Paint (FCP): FCP measures when the first bit of stuff, like text or images, shows up for users. It's a big deal because it tells you when people feel like your page is finally loading.

3. Time to Interactive (TTI): TTI is all about how long it takes for your page to be fully interactive. That means when everything on your site can be clicked, scrolled, or tapped. A slow TTI can be super frustrating.

4. Total Blocking Time (TBT): TBT is the time when your web page is kinda stuck and can't respond to what users want to do. Lowering TBT means your site becomes more fun to play with!

5. Largest Contentful Paint (LCP): LCP clocks how long it takes for the biggest thing on your page to pop up. It's a big deal for how fast people think your page is loading.

6. Cumulative Layout Shift (CLS): CLS looks at how much your content jumps around while the page is loading. Less jumping is better, as it keeps everything steady for your visitors.

7. Mobile and Desktop Speed: Your site needs to be speedy on both computers and mobiles. But pay extra attention to mobile because lots of folks are browsing on their phones.

8. Page Size: This is how much "stuff" your page has to load, like pictures, scripts, and other bits. Smaller pages usually load faster – that's the goal!

9. Requests: Think of this as how many times your page asks the server for something. Fewer requests can mean a faster page.

10. Browser-Specific Metrics: Different web browsers handle things in their own way. So, check how your site performs on various browsers to make sure everyone has a smooth experience.

11. Geographic Performance: Your site might work differently in different parts of the world. Use content delivery networks (CDNs) to make sure your site loads fast for people everywhere.

12. Conversion Rate and Bounce Rate: While not exactly about speed, these numbers tell you how your site's speed affects what people do. Slow pages can make people leave (bounce) or not buy stuff (low conversion rate).‍

Evaluating Your Store's Speed ⏳

Let's get started! Head to your Shopify Admin. 🚀 Now, in the left sidebar, click on Analytics. From there, open Reports and find Online store speed. Voila! You'll discover your online store's speed right there. 👀 Dive into the details of your speed score and explore tips to boost it even more. Plus, keep tabs on how your score changes over time and what might have caused those shifts. It's like peeking into your store's speed journey.

Lighthouse is like Shopify's speedometer. It checks how fast your store is cruising. You can use it to peek under the hood and get super detailed speed info for different store pages.

Now, we're going to do a little before-and-after test with and without our Consentmo app. Ready?

First, right-click on your site. Then, choose Inspect. Pick whether you want to test your store's speed on a phone or computer, and hit Generate report.

Desktop performance speed test without Consentmo app installed - 100/100

Mobile performance speed test without Consentmo app installed - 99/100

The Consentmo App Speed Test

Now, let's get to the heart of the matter – the Consentmo App Speed Test. This game-changing test enables you to measure your website's speed and see how Consentmo influences its performance. We'll guide you through it step by step, ensuring that your Shopify store runs smoothly while staying on the right side of data privacy laws.

Let's do this step by step: First, right-click on your site. Then, choose Inspect. After that, click on Lighthouse.  Now, you get to decide if you want to test it out on your phone or computer.  Finally, just hit Generate report.

Desktop performance speed test with Consentmo app installed - 100/100

Mobile performance speed test with Consentmo app installed - 97/100

Check out these two reports! Our Consentmo app might slow your store down just a teensy bit, like 1-2% tops. But hey, if you suspect it's causing any hiccups, you can always run the tests we just talked about and see for yourself. Oh, by the way, Consentmo loads asynchronously, so it won't mess with your site's initial load.

Alright, folks, it's time to wrap things up here. 🎉 We've taken a thrilling ride through the world of site speed and how it can make or break your e-commerce dreams. The need for speed is real, so keep your Shopify store lightning-fast and your customers smiling. Until next time, stay speedy and stay successful!

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