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Forensic diagnosis and targeted fixes for LCP, INP, and CLS failures. We identify exactly what's hurting your Page Experience scores and fix it — fast.

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// Core Web Vitals Explained

WHAT IS CORE WEB VITALS AND WHY DOES IT MATTER?

Core Web Vitals (CWV) are three metrics Google uses to measure real-world page experience: Largest Contentful Paint (LCP) measures loading speed, Interaction to Next Paint (INP) measures responsiveness, and Cumulative Layout Shift (CLS) measures visual stability.

Since 2021, Core Web Vitals have been confirmed ranking signals. Sites with poor CWV scores are actively suppressed compared to competitors with similar content quality. After Google's March 2024 core update, the correlation between CWV scores and ranking positions strengthened significantly.

The critical distinction: Google uses field data (real Chrome user measurements) for ranking decisions — not PageSpeed Insights lab scores. A site can score 90 on PSI and still have failing field CWV if real users on slower connections experience different performance. We diagnose both.

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CORE WEB VITALS IMPACT

  • Top 3
    Core Web Vitals are confirmed as a top-tier Google Page Experience ranking factor
  • 24%
    lower bounce rate for pages that pass all three Core Web Vitals — Google Research
  • 70%
    of mobile pages fail at least one Core Web Vital threshold — HTTP Archive 2024
  • 0.1s
    faster page load increases conversion rates by 8% for retail sites — Deloitte

// What's Included

EVERYTHING YOU GET WITH
CORE WEB VITALS SERVICES

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LCP Diagnosis & Fix

Identify the LCP element, diagnose the delay (render blocking, server TTFB, image loading), and implement preload, lazy load, and CDN fixes to hit the 2.5s threshold.

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INP Optimisation

Trace main thread blocking JavaScript that delays interaction responsiveness. Defer non-critical scripts, break up long tasks, and optimise event handlers to hit the 200ms target.

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CLS Elimination

Identify layout shift sources: images without dimensions, late-loading fonts, ads injecting above content. Add explicit size reservations and font-display swap strategies.

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TTFB & Server Optimisation

Diagnose slow Time to First Byte caused by hosting infrastructure, unoptimised server rendering, or lack of CDN. Recommend and implement caching and edge delivery solutions.

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Image Optimisation

Convert images to WebP/AVIF, implement responsive srcset, add width/height to prevent layout shifts, and configure lazy loading for below-fold images.

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CWV Field Data Monitoring

Set up GSC Core Web Vitals monitoring with CrUX data tracking so you see the real-world impact of fixes on actual user experience — not just lab scores.

// Common Questions

CORE WEB VITALS
FAQ

Everything you need to know about our core web vitals services.

What are the Core Web Vitals thresholds I need to hit? +
Google's passing thresholds are: LCP under 2.5 seconds, INP under 200ms, and CLS under 0.1. These are measured from field data — real Chrome users visiting your site — not lab tests.
How do I check my Core Web Vitals scores? +
The most accurate source is Google Search Console → Core Web Vitals report, which shows field data from real users. PageSpeed Insights shows both field and lab data. Chrome DevTools Performance panel provides the most granular debugging capability.
My PageSpeed score is high but my CWV are failing — why? +
PageSpeed Insights lab scores simulate ideal conditions. CWV field data reflects real users on real devices — including slower mobiles on 4G. Lab scores and field scores diverge when performance issues are connection-dependent or device-dependent.
How quickly can Core Web Vitals be fixed? +
Quick wins (image preloading, explicit dimensions, font-display swap) can be deployed within days. Deeper fixes (JavaScript refactoring, infrastructure changes) take 2–4 weeks. CrUX field data takes 28 days to refresh after fixes are deployed.
Does fixing Core Web Vitals guarantee a ranking improvement? +
CWV are one signal among hundreds. Fixing failing CWV removes a ranking suppressor — it eliminates a negative rather than adding a positive. Sites that fix failing CWV typically see ranking recovery for pages held back relative to competitors with comparable content quality.

// Related Services

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Technical SEO

Core Web Vitals sit within a broader technical SEO audit — we cover both together.

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Schema Markup

Pair CWV fixes with schema to maximise your SERP click-through rate.

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