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Pages with Large Network Payloads

Priority: Critical

Impact: Neutral

What issues it may cause​

  • Slower Page Load Times: Heavy webpages with excessive byte weight can result in longer load times, particularly on slower network connections or devices with limited processing power.

  • Increased Bounce Rates: Large resource sizes can contribute to slower page rendering, impacting user experience and potentially increasing bounce rates.

  • Higher Bandwidth Costs: High total byte weight can consume significant bandwidth, leading to increased data usage for visitors accessing the website, especially on mobile devices with data caps.

How do you fix it​

  • Optimize and Compress Files: Optimize resource sizes by compressing images, minifying CSS and JavaScript files, and removing unnecessary code or resources.

  • Use Efficient Formats: For images, using formats like WebP, which provides high-quality results at smaller file sizes compared to traditional formats like JPEG or PNG.

  • Lazy Loading: Implement lazy loading techniques for images and other non-critical resources to defer their loading until they are needed.

  • Minimize and Merge Resources: Combining multiple CSS or JavaScript files into a single file can reduce the number of HTTP requests needed for loading a page.

  • Use CDNs: Utilize content delivery networks (CDNs) to distribute resources geographically closer to visitors, reducing latency and download times.

Learn how to reduce payload size.

What is the positive impact​

  • Improved Page Load Times: Optimizing total byte weight results in faster page load times, enhancing user experience and reducing bounce rates.

  • Reduced Data Usage: By minimizing the size of resources, you can decrease the amount of data transferred, benefiting users with limited data plans.

  • Enhanced Performance: Lighter webpages load more quickly and efficiently, leading to smoother interactions and improved overall performance.

How to fetch the data for this report template​

You will need to run a crawl for report template to generate report. When report has been generated and you have crawl id you can fetch data for the report using the following query:

query GetReportStatForCrawl(
      $crawlId: ObjectID!
      $reportTemplateCode: String!
      $after: String
     ) {
        getReportStat(
          input: {crawlId: $crawlId, reportTemplateCode: $reportTemplateCode}
        ) {
          crawlSiteSpeedAudits(after: $after, reportType: Basic) {
            nodes {
              url
              auditId
              title
              displayValue
              totalSizeKib
              auditResult
            }
            totalCount
            pageInfo {
              endCursor
              hasNextPage
            }
          }
       }
     }

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