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Website speed improvements

Website speed improvements

Faster loading pages for real visitors

Fixes across assets, scripts and templates

Better Core Web Vitals signals

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We improve how quickly your pages load and how smooth they feel for real visitors. You get focused speed fixes and clear recommendations instead of vague advice to “just optimize everything.”

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15-30 minute strategy call, no charge

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Speed that visitors can actually feel

Slow sites do not always look broken. They often look fine in screenshots and on fast internal connections, yet feel sluggish for customers on real devices. Images hang, content jumps as it loads and simple actions take longer than they should. Our Website speed improvements service is designed to close that gap between how the site feels to you and how it feels to the people who use it.

We focus on the journeys that matter most. That usually means your homepage, key landing pages, product or service pages and conversion flows. By improving these first, you give visitors a better experience where it counts and make a noticeable difference without touching every single URL.

Finding bottlenecks across your stack

Website speed is almost never about a single problem. It is usually a mix of large images, heavy scripts, complex layouts and hosting that is not tuned for your setup. We start with a structured review of your priority pages to see where time is really being spent.

That includes looking at how assets are loaded, how many requests are made, how big JavaScript bundles have become and how your server or hosting responds. We pay attention to both lab style tests and how pages behave on realistic devices and connections. The goal is a clear list of bottlenecks that we can act on, not a generic performance score.

Practical fixes for images, scripts and layouts

Once we know where the delays are coming from, we apply practical fixes. Images are often the quickest win. We compress and resize assets, introduce modern formats where they make sense and make sure images are not blocking the initial render. Video and background media are handled carefully so they do not quietly drag everything down.

We also review how scripts are loaded. Analytics, chat, marketing tags and third party widgets all have a cost. Where possible, we defer non critical scripts, remove duplicates and reduce anything that no longer serves a clear purpose. On the layout side, we look at how templates are built and simplify overly complex structures that slow down rendering or cause unnecessary layout shifts.

Improving perceived performance, not just scores

People do not see performance metrics. They see pages that either feel quick and responsive or slow and frustrating. Alongside raw timing improvements we work on perceived performance. That includes making sure useful content appears early, that controls respond quickly and that loading states are clear when something genuinely takes a moment.

Small details such as skeleton loaders, sensible placeholders and visual stability make a big difference. A site can feel much faster simply because it behaves more predictably and gives feedback at the right moments. We keep this in mind so improvements show up both in metrics and in day to day use.

Performance for Webflow, Framer and WordPress

Different platforms offer different performance tools and constraints. Because we work regularly with Webflow, Framer and WordPress, we understand where to lean on each platform and where custom adjustments are needed.

In Webflow, that could mean cleaner class structures, better use of native image handling and more deliberate use of interactions. In Framer, it might involve checking how exports are configured, how media is handled and how routes are structured. In WordPress, it often includes tuning caching, reviewing plugins, adjusting themes and making sure CDNs or performance tools are configured sensibly rather than stacked on top of each other.

Setting you up for future changes

Speed work is most valuable when it lasts beyond the first round of fixes. As part of the project we share simple guidelines that help you keep performance in mind as you update the site. That might cover image size limits, rules for adding new scripts, preferred patterns for new sections or basic checks to run before launching a big campaign or redesign.

If you want ongoing help, we can roll speed checks into a broader maintenance or Core Web Vitals arrangement. Either way, the aim is to leave you with a site that is faster now and a clear understanding of how to avoid slipping back into slow habits.

Built for teams that need a faster site without a rebuild

Website speed improvements are a good fit when you know your site is slower than it should be but you are not ready for a complete replatform or redesign. You get focused, realistic changes that respect your current stack and content, delivered in a way that your team can understand and build on.

See more

We improve how quickly your pages load and how smooth they feel for real visitors. You get focused speed fixes and clear recommendations instead of vague advice to “just optimize everything.”

Category

Book a call to discuss your project

15-30 minute strategy call, no charge

Image of Zac Santer

Book a call with Zac

Speed that visitors can actually feel

Slow sites do not always look broken. They often look fine in screenshots and on fast internal connections, yet feel sluggish for customers on real devices. Images hang, content jumps as it loads and simple actions take longer than they should. Our Website speed improvements service is designed to close that gap between how the site feels to you and how it feels to the people who use it.

We focus on the journeys that matter most. That usually means your homepage, key landing pages, product or service pages and conversion flows. By improving these first, you give visitors a better experience where it counts and make a noticeable difference without touching every single URL.

Finding bottlenecks across your stack

Website speed is almost never about a single problem. It is usually a mix of large images, heavy scripts, complex layouts and hosting that is not tuned for your setup. We start with a structured review of your priority pages to see where time is really being spent.

That includes looking at how assets are loaded, how many requests are made, how big JavaScript bundles have become and how your server or hosting responds. We pay attention to both lab style tests and how pages behave on realistic devices and connections. The goal is a clear list of bottlenecks that we can act on, not a generic performance score.

Practical fixes for images, scripts and layouts

Once we know where the delays are coming from, we apply practical fixes. Images are often the quickest win. We compress and resize assets, introduce modern formats where they make sense and make sure images are not blocking the initial render. Video and background media are handled carefully so they do not quietly drag everything down.

We also review how scripts are loaded. Analytics, chat, marketing tags and third party widgets all have a cost. Where possible, we defer non critical scripts, remove duplicates and reduce anything that no longer serves a clear purpose. On the layout side, we look at how templates are built and simplify overly complex structures that slow down rendering or cause unnecessary layout shifts.

Improving perceived performance, not just scores

People do not see performance metrics. They see pages that either feel quick and responsive or slow and frustrating. Alongside raw timing improvements we work on perceived performance. That includes making sure useful content appears early, that controls respond quickly and that loading states are clear when something genuinely takes a moment.

Small details such as skeleton loaders, sensible placeholders and visual stability make a big difference. A site can feel much faster simply because it behaves more predictably and gives feedback at the right moments. We keep this in mind so improvements show up both in metrics and in day to day use.

Performance for Webflow, Framer and WordPress

Different platforms offer different performance tools and constraints. Because we work regularly with Webflow, Framer and WordPress, we understand where to lean on each platform and where custom adjustments are needed.

In Webflow, that could mean cleaner class structures, better use of native image handling and more deliberate use of interactions. In Framer, it might involve checking how exports are configured, how media is handled and how routes are structured. In WordPress, it often includes tuning caching, reviewing plugins, adjusting themes and making sure CDNs or performance tools are configured sensibly rather than stacked on top of each other.

Setting you up for future changes

Speed work is most valuable when it lasts beyond the first round of fixes. As part of the project we share simple guidelines that help you keep performance in mind as you update the site. That might cover image size limits, rules for adding new scripts, preferred patterns for new sections or basic checks to run before launching a big campaign or redesign.

If you want ongoing help, we can roll speed checks into a broader maintenance or Core Web Vitals arrangement. Either way, the aim is to leave you with a site that is faster now and a clear understanding of how to avoid slipping back into slow habits.

Built for teams that need a faster site without a rebuild

Website speed improvements are a good fit when you know your site is slower than it should be but you are not ready for a complete replatform or redesign. You get focused, realistic changes that respect your current stack and content, delivered in a way that your team can understand and build on.

See more

We improve how quickly your pages load and how smooth they feel for real visitors. You get focused speed fixes and clear recommendations instead of vague advice to “just optimize everything.”

Category

Book a call to discuss your project

15-30 minute strategy call, no charge

Image of Zac Santer

Book a call with Zac

Speed that visitors can actually feel

Slow sites do not always look broken. They often look fine in screenshots and on fast internal connections, yet feel sluggish for customers on real devices. Images hang, content jumps as it loads and simple actions take longer than they should. Our Website speed improvements service is designed to close that gap between how the site feels to you and how it feels to the people who use it.

We focus on the journeys that matter most. That usually means your homepage, key landing pages, product or service pages and conversion flows. By improving these first, you give visitors a better experience where it counts and make a noticeable difference without touching every single URL.

Finding bottlenecks across your stack

Website speed is almost never about a single problem. It is usually a mix of large images, heavy scripts, complex layouts and hosting that is not tuned for your setup. We start with a structured review of your priority pages to see where time is really being spent.

That includes looking at how assets are loaded, how many requests are made, how big JavaScript bundles have become and how your server or hosting responds. We pay attention to both lab style tests and how pages behave on realistic devices and connections. The goal is a clear list of bottlenecks that we can act on, not a generic performance score.

Practical fixes for images, scripts and layouts

Once we know where the delays are coming from, we apply practical fixes. Images are often the quickest win. We compress and resize assets, introduce modern formats where they make sense and make sure images are not blocking the initial render. Video and background media are handled carefully so they do not quietly drag everything down.

We also review how scripts are loaded. Analytics, chat, marketing tags and third party widgets all have a cost. Where possible, we defer non critical scripts, remove duplicates and reduce anything that no longer serves a clear purpose. On the layout side, we look at how templates are built and simplify overly complex structures that slow down rendering or cause unnecessary layout shifts.

Improving perceived performance, not just scores

People do not see performance metrics. They see pages that either feel quick and responsive or slow and frustrating. Alongside raw timing improvements we work on perceived performance. That includes making sure useful content appears early, that controls respond quickly and that loading states are clear when something genuinely takes a moment.

Small details such as skeleton loaders, sensible placeholders and visual stability make a big difference. A site can feel much faster simply because it behaves more predictably and gives feedback at the right moments. We keep this in mind so improvements show up both in metrics and in day to day use.

Performance for Webflow, Framer and WordPress

Different platforms offer different performance tools and constraints. Because we work regularly with Webflow, Framer and WordPress, we understand where to lean on each platform and where custom adjustments are needed.

In Webflow, that could mean cleaner class structures, better use of native image handling and more deliberate use of interactions. In Framer, it might involve checking how exports are configured, how media is handled and how routes are structured. In WordPress, it often includes tuning caching, reviewing plugins, adjusting themes and making sure CDNs or performance tools are configured sensibly rather than stacked on top of each other.

Setting you up for future changes

Speed work is most valuable when it lasts beyond the first round of fixes. As part of the project we share simple guidelines that help you keep performance in mind as you update the site. That might cover image size limits, rules for adding new scripts, preferred patterns for new sections or basic checks to run before launching a big campaign or redesign.

If you want ongoing help, we can roll speed checks into a broader maintenance or Core Web Vitals arrangement. Either way, the aim is to leave you with a site that is faster now and a clear understanding of how to avoid slipping back into slow habits.

Built for teams that need a faster site without a rebuild

Website speed improvements are a good fit when you know your site is slower than it should be but you are not ready for a complete replatform or redesign. You get focused, realistic changes that respect your current stack and content, delivered in a way that your team can understand and build on.

See more

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Speed and performance review for priority pages

Speed and performance review for priority pages

Image, script and layout optimizations

Image, script and layout optimizations

Hosting and configuration recommendations, plus before and after comparison

Hosting and configuration recommendations, plus before and after comparison

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Design

Development

Full website build

$10,000

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Strategy doc

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Design file

Notes:

Simple landing page build based upon existing brand assets

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Emmanuel

07 Nov

Grow your website on demand with us

From initial brand discovery to hi-fidelity designs, South Digital partners with ambitious teams to create thoughtful product and website designs.

adpros.com

graphic image showcasing client work

Design

Development

Full website build

$10,000

Google drive icon

Strategy doc

Figma icon

Design file

Notes:

Simple landing page build based upon existing brand assets

Image of Emmanuel

Emmanuel

07 Nov

Grow your website on demand with us

From initial brand discovery to hi-fidelity designs, South Digital partners with ambitious teams to create thoughtful product and website designs.

adpros.com

graphic image showcasing client work

Design

Development

Full website build

$10,000

Google drive icon

Strategy doc

Figma icon

Design file

Notes:

Simple landing page build based upon existing brand assets

Image of Emmanuel

Emmanuel

07 Nov

Grow your website on demand with us

From initial brand discovery to hi-fidelity designs, South Digital partners with ambitious teams to create thoughtful product and website designs.

Website speed improvements FAQS

How is this different from your Core Web Vitals optimization service?

Do you only work on sites you built?

Will speed improvements change how our site looks?

Can you fix speed issues caused by plugins or third party scripts?

How quickly will we see results?

Do you need access to our analytics or performance tools?

Can you work with our internal developers or existing agency?

Website speed improvements FAQS

How is this different from your Core Web Vitals optimization service?

Do you only work on sites you built?

Will speed improvements change how our site looks?

Can you fix speed issues caused by plugins or third party scripts?

How quickly will we see results?

Do you need access to our analytics or performance tools?

Can you work with our internal developers or existing agency?

Website speed improvements FAQS

How is this different from your Core Web Vitals optimization service?

Do you only work on sites you built?

Will speed improvements change how our site looks?

Can you fix speed issues caused by plugins or third party scripts?

How quickly will we see results?

Do you need access to our analytics or performance tools?

Can you work with our internal developers or existing agency?

Let's make it happen

Strategic by design

Every website decision is backed by research & data.

Built for performance

Fast, accessible, and optimised for conversions.

Enterprise reliability

Scalable builds, consistent delivery, and stability.

Ongoing partnership

We plug into your existing teams and workflows.

Let's make it happen

Strategic by design

Every website decision is backed by research & data.

Built for performance

Fast, accessible, and optimised for conversions.

Enterprise reliability

Scalable builds, consistent delivery, and stability.

Ongoing partnership

We plug into your existing teams and workflows.

Let's make it happen

Strategic by design

Every website decision is backed by research & data.

Built for performance

Fast, accessible, and optimised for conversions.

Enterprise reliability

Scalable builds, consistent delivery, and stability.

Ongoing partnership

We plug into your existing teams and workflows.

Leading your website to success

Leading your website to success

Leading your website to success

South Digital is a web design and development agency based in the UK, partnering with teams across the US, UK, and beyond.

© 2025 South Digital Ltd

Rated 5.0 / 5.0 from 31 Google Reviews - See reviews

South Digital is a web design and development agency based in the UK, partnering with teams across the US, UK, and beyond.

© 2025 South Digital Ltd

Rated 5.0 / 5.0 from 31 Google Reviews - See reviews

South Digital is a web design and development agency based in the UK, partnering with teams across the US, UK, and beyond.

© 2025 South Digital Ltd

Rated 5.0 / 5.0 from 31 Google Reviews - See reviews