How to fix: Search console LCP issue: longer than 2.5s (mobile) URLs

How to fix: Search console LCP issue: longer than 2.5s (mobile) URLs Thanks ChatGPT

ChatGPT:
To fix the LCP (Largest Contentful Paint) issue in Search Console, you can try the following steps:

1. Reduce the size of images and other resources to decrease the time it takes for them to load.
2. Minimize the use of third-party scripts, as they can slow down the page load time.
3. Use browser caching to store resources on the user’s device so they don’t have to be re-downloaded each time the page is accessed.
4. Use a Content Delivery Network (CDN) to distribute resources to users from a server that is geographically closer to them.
5. Optimize your code and remove any unnecessary or redundant elements that are slowing down the page.
6. Use web vitals and other tools to identify and troubleshoot any issues that may be contributing to the slow LCP
7. Use browser dev tools to identify and troubleshoot the slow resources.

Keep in mind that LCP is one of the web vitals that Google uses to measure the performance of a web page and to rank it in the search results, so it’s important to address this issue as soon as possible.

Me:
okay thanks please elaborate on each topic

ChatGPT:
Sure, here is a more detailed explanation of each step:

1. Reduce the size of images and other resources: Large images and other resources such as videos, audio files, and fonts can take a long time to load, especially on mobile devices with slower internet connections. You can reduce the file size of these resources by using image compression tools and formats such as JPEG 2000, JPEG XR, and WebP, which can significantly reduce the file size without a noticeable loss in quality.
2. Minimize the use of third-party scripts: Third-party scripts are scripts that are loaded from external sources such as social media widgets, analytics tools, and ad networks. These scripts can slow down the page load time as they need to be downloaded, parsed, and executed before the page can be rendered. To minimize the use of third-party scripts, you can use tag managers or load them asynchronously to avoid blocking the page load.
3. Use browser caching: Browser caching is a technique that allows web browsers to store resources on the user’s device so they don’t have to be re-downloaded each time the page is accessed. This can significantly improve the page load time for repeat visitors. You can configure browser caching by setting the appropriate headers in your HTTP response.
4. Use a Content Delivery Network (CDN): A CDN is a network of servers that are distributed across multiple locations around the world. When a user requests a resource, it is delivered from the server that is geographically closest to them. This can significantly improve the page load time as resources are delivered faster from a nearby server.
5. Optimize your code: Optimizing your code can help improve the page load time by reducing the amount of code that needs to be parsed and executed. This includes removing any unnecessary or redundant elements, minifying the code, and using a code profiler to identify and fix any performance bottlenecks.
6. Use web vitals and other tools: Google provides web vitals and other tools such as Lighthouse and PageSpeed Insights to measure the performance of a web page and identify issues that may be contributing to a slow LCP.
7. Use browser dev tools: Browsers like chrome, firefox and safari have developer tools that allow you to inspect the resources loaded on a page, their sizes and loading times. You can use this tool to identify slow loading resources and troubleshoot issues.

By addressing these issues, you can improve the LCP and overall page load time, which can lead to a better user experience and improved search engine rankings.

Me:
Okay thanks now how to do all that on a wordpress site

ChatGPT:
Here are some specific steps you can take to improve the LCP on a WordPress site:

1. Optimize images: You can use a plugin like Smush or EWWW Image Optimizer to automatically optimize images as they are uploaded to your site. These plugins can reduce the file size of images without a noticeable loss in quality.
2. Minimize the use of third-party scripts: You can use a plugin like Asset CleanUp or Perfmatters to control which scripts are loaded on each page of your site. This allows you to disable scripts that are not necessary on a particular page, which can help reduce the number of requests made to external sources and improve the page load time.
3. Use browser caching: You can use a caching plugin like W3 Total Cache or WP Super Cache to configure browser caching on your site. These plugins allow you to set the appropriate headers in your HTTP response to enable browser caching.
4. Use a Content Delivery Network (CDN): You can use a plugin like Cloudflare or StackPath to configure a CDN for your site. These plugins allow you to easily distribute resources from a network of servers around the world, which can improve the page load time for users.
5. Optimize your code: You can use a plugin like Autoptimize or WP-Optimize to minify your code and remove any unnecessary or redundant elements. These plugins can help improve the page load time by reducing the amount of code that needs to be parsed and executed.
6. Use web vitals and other tools: You can use tools like Google PageSpeed Insights, GTmetrix and Lighthouse to measure the performance of your site and identify issues that may be contributing to a slow LCP.
7. Use browser dev tools: As mentioned before, you can use browser dev tools to inspect the resources loaded on a page, their sizes and loading times. This can help you identify slow loading resources and troubleshoot issues.

By implementing these techniques, you can improve the LCP and overall page load time on your WordPress site, which can lead to a better user experience and improved search engine rankings.

Me:
please give an image to go with this image needs to be roalyty free

I’m sorry, as a language model, I don’t have the ability to provide images. However, there are several websites that offer royalty-free images that you can use, such as:

1. Unsplash: Unsplash offers a large collection of high-resolution images that are free to use for any purpose.
2. Pexels: Pexels offers a wide variety of images that are free to use, even for commercial purposes.
3. Pixabay

Me: Okay Thats engough…. Till next time!