Ecommerce Odyssey Podcast: Understanding Site Speed and Core Web Vitals with Shawn O’Neill

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Listen to Ecommerce Odyssey Podcast host Trevor Ginn talk to Shawn O'Neill, the founder of SpeedSense, about the importance of website speed and performance. Shawn shares his expertise on how to optimize website speed, from improving server response times to optimizing images and animations. He also discusses the impact of website speed on user experience and conversion rates.

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Top 5 takeaways:

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1. ⏱️Website speed and performance are critical for user experience and conversion rates. A delay of even a few seconds can lead to a significant drop in conversion rates.
2. 🖥️Improving server response time is a crucial factor in optimizing website speed. This can be achieved by using a content delivery network (CDN) and optimizing database queries.
3. 🖼️Optimizing images is another essential factor in website speed optimization. Third-party plugins or DNS services can be used to dynamically resize images based on the user's device.
4. 💨Focusing on after-load animation can significantly impact website speed and performance. Trying to make too many elements animate on the screen can slow down the CPU and lead to delays.
5. 🚴‍♂️Shawn's personal passion is cycling, and he enjoys a variety of biking types, from road biking to downhill mountain biking.

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Listen to the full podcast interview to learn more about website speed and performance optimization.

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