● Web development / Speed
Shopify speed optimization: a fast website, especially on phones.
Shoppers leave slow pages before they see the product. We measure real speed, fix the heaviest problems first, and check the results.
Does this sound like you?
Signs it's time to work on the website.
Pages take several seconds to show on a phone.
Large images and scripts slow every page down.
Visitors leave slow pages before they see the product.
Speed scores are low, but nobody knows what to fix first.
How we work
Review, plan, then price. In that order.
Step 01
Measure
We test real pages on phones and desktops, not only a lab score.
Step 02
Fix
The heaviest things first: images, scripts and apps that slow every page.
Step 03
Recheck
We retest and agree a simple way to keep the site fast after changes.
What changes
Pages that load the important content first, on the devices your customers actually use.
See how we work →How we make your store fast, especially on phones
Speed affects whether shoppers stay long enough to buy, and it affects search. Most slow stores have a few heavy problems, not a hundred small ones. We find those problems and fix them in order of impact.
What we measure
We test real pages on phones and desktops, using the same tools search engines use. We look at how quickly the main content appears, how soon the page responds to a tap and whether the layout stays still while it loads.
What we usually fix
- Product images that are too large or not sized for the screen they appear on.
- Scripts and apps that run on every page, even where they're not needed.
- Fonts and animations that delay the main content.
- Theme code that loads more than the page uses.
How we keep it fast
Speed slips over time as new apps and tracking tools are added. We agree a simple rule: nothing goes live that makes the main product pages slower. We also re-check speed on a regular schedule, which is part of our upkeep service.
Frequently asked questions
Will speed fixes change our design?
Usually very little. Most of the work happens behind the scenes, in images, scripts and code.
Can you make a slow store fast in a week?
Some of the biggest gains, such as image fixes, can be quick. Other problems take longer, and we'll tell you which is which before we start.
Not sure what your site needs?
Tell us what isn't working. On a 30-minute call we'll review the site and agree a plan before anything is priced.
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