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Expert insights on web performance, SEO optimization, and modern development practices

Blocking Webpages in Google
Search Engines
Blocking Webpages in Google

Learn the difference between noindex and robots.txt and how to use them effectively. Understand when to use each method to maintain a clean, effective search presence.

3 mins
Our first outage
Engineering
Our first outage

A summary of Webiliti's first outage, the cause, impact and the lessons learned. A very public and global outage of Cloudflare caused Webiliti's web application to become unavailable.

2 mins
Understanding JavaScript & its impact
Page Speed
Understanding JavaScript & its impact

JavaScript is a programming language that runs in your visitor's web browser. It's impact on page speed can be significant and needs a delicate balance between functionality and performance.

5 mins
The Browser's Network Tab: Your Page Speed Detective
Browser
The Browser's Network Tab: Your Page Speed Detective

Understanding how the Network Tab works, how it can help you identify issues, and how to use it effectively. This is an introduction to the basics of using the Network tab to diagnose and improve your website's performance.

4 mins
The Limitations of Google Lighthouse
Page Speed
The Limitations of Google Lighthouse

Whilst a critical performance tool, Google Lighthouse has its limitations. Its synthetic testing methodology creates blind spots that affect measurement accuracy.

4 mins
Understanding Image Types
Page Speed
Understanding Image Types

An overview of image types including the imapct on page speed & user experience. Knowing when to use certain image types can give your website & marketing campaigns a competitive edge.

5 mins
Images & the Page Speed Impact
Page Speed
Images & the Page Speed Impact

Images play a pivotal role in shaping user experience and search engine rankings. Optimizing images for lightning-fast page speed is crucial for digital success. This guide explores the critical relationship between images and page speed, providing actionable strategies for developers and marketers alike.

6 mins
Mastering Core Web Vitals
Page Speed
Mastering Core Web Vitals

Google's Core Web Vitals have emerged as a critical metric for measuring user experience quality on the web. Introduced as part of Google's Page Experience update, these metrics have fundamentally transformed how we evaluate and optimize website performance. Understanding and optimizing for Core Web Vitals isn't just about better user experience—it's about maintaining competitive search rankings and driving business growth.

7 mins
Understanding the impact of Page Speed
Page Speed
Understanding the impact of Page Speed

Page speed has evolved from a nice-to-have optimization to a fundamental requirement for digital success. In an era where user attention spans continue to shrink and competition intensifies, the speed at which your pages load directly impacts every metric that matters to your business.

4 mins
What is INP?
Page Speed
What is INP?

Google's Interaction to Next Paint (INP) has emerged as a critical Core Web Vital metric that fundamentally changes how we measure and optimize user experience. Replacing First Input Delay (FID) in March 2024, INP provides a more comprehensive assessment of page responsiveness throughout the entire user session.

3 mins