Ten ways to improve a website's Google Lighthouse score
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Here are ten ways to improve your website's Google Lighthouse score:
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Optimize images by compressing them and using appropriate formats (e.g., JPEG, PNG, WebP).
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Minimize the use of render-blocking JavaScript and CSS by deferring non-critical scripts and styles.
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Enable text compression using gzip or Brotli to reduce file sizes and improve load times.
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Leverage browser caching by setting appropriate cache headers for static assets.
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Reduce server response time by optimizing server-side code, database queries, and server configurations.
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Implement lazy loading for images and videos to load them only when they are in the viewport.
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Use efficient web fonts and limit the number of font variants to minimize the impact on performance.
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Avoid using excessive DOM elements and optimize your HTML structure for better rendering performance.
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Ensure your website is mobile-friendly and responsive to provide a good user experience across devices.
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Implement accessibility best practices, such as using proper heading structure, alt tags for images, and ARIA attributes when necessary.