GTmetrix Performance Blog
News, updates and guides on GTmetrix and general web performance
Category: Optimization Explained
Get a better understanding of common web performance concepts.
A Basic Guide to CDNs and GTmetrix
We’ll explain how using a Content Delivery Network (CDN) affects your GTmetrix score and how they help your page perform faster.
How to Analyze a Waterfall Chart
In a continuation of our first Waterfall Charts explained article, we’ll now go through general concepts to help you analyze a Waterfall Chart and discover performance issues for yourself.
Guidelines for a faster Shopify, Squarespace, Wix (or other website builders) website
In this article, we’ll go through the major concepts of performance optimization catered towards web builder platforms so you can ensure your hand-built site loads fast.
Why You Need to Monitor Your Site for Performance
We walk you through all the reasoning behind monitoring your website with GTmetrix, complete with real-world examples and data.
How to Read a Waterfall Chart for Beginners
Learn what each element of a Waterfall Chart means and how it relates to performance.
Recent Posts
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Big changes are coming to GTmetrix: Lighthouse, new test locations, new PRO plans, etc.
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Improved consistency in report timings
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GTmetrix interview with Website Planet
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Recommendation Updates – HTTP/2 changes and more
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Black Friday/Cyber Monday 2019: Performance Blips and Blunders of Top Online Retailers