The Ultimate Website Performance Checklist: 30 Optimizations for Sub-2s Load Times

A fast website is essential for SEO and user experience. Follow this 30-point checklist to ensure your site is running at peak performance. 1. Enable Gzip or Brotli compression. 2. Minify CSS, JS, and HTML files. 3. Optimize images (WebP format and proper sizing). 4. Use a Content Delivery Network (CDN). 5. Leverage browser caching. 6. Reduce the number of HTTP requests. 7. Use Font Swapping (font-display: swap). 8. Inline critical CSS for faster above-the-fold rendering. 9. Defer non-critical JavaScript. 10. Implement lazy loading for images and videos. ... and 20 more detailed points covering server-side rendering, pre-fetching, and database query optimization. Performance is a feature. By systematically working through this checklist, you can provide a world-class experience for your users while improving your search engine rankings.

Strategic Implementation

Establishing a robust workflow is paramount in 2026. As the gap between development and operations continues to shrink, the tools we choose must facilitate speed WITHOUT sacrificing security or stability.

We'll continue exploring these advanced patterns in our upcoming technical deep-dives. Stay tuned for more insights into scaling infrastructure and optimizing software delivery pipelines.