Essential Web Performance Tips for 2024

Performance is crucial for user experience and SEO. Here are some essential tips to keep your website running smoothly.

Core Web Vitals

The three main metrics to focus on:

1. Largest Contentful Paint (LCP)
2. First Input Delay (FID)
3. Cumulative Layout Shift (CLS)

Quick Wins

Here are some immediate improvements you can make:

// Lazy load images
<img 
  loading="lazy"
  src="heavy-image.jpg"
  alt="Description"
/>

// Use the picture element for responsive images
<picture>
  <source 
    media="(min-width: 800px)"
    srcset="large.jpg"
  />
  <img src="small.jpg" alt="Description" />
</picture>

Performance Checklist

• Optimize images
• Minimize JavaScript
• Enable caching
• Use CDN
• Implement lazy loading

Remember: Performance is not a one-time task but an ongoing process!