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Analysis / Frontend development

Load time analysis

We measure up to three page types under documented conditions and show your developer where to start.

US$799.00
Total price · one-off
VAT-exempt under section 19 of the German VAT Act
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  • Up to three representative page types
  • Reproducible lab measurements with documented conditions
  • Existing field data where available

Your enquiry is non-binding. An order is created only when you accept our quotation .

Service scope

Your result

  • Measurement log with test conditions, lab values and available field data
  • Technical recommendations with order and visible dependencies

Included

  • Up to three representative page types
  • Reproducible lab measurements with documented conditions
  • Existing field data where available
  • Prioritised technical recommendations and one written follow-up round

Excluded

  • No implementation included
  • No guaranteed PageSpeed score
  • No claimed field values where none exist

Which projects does this service suit?

Suitable if …

  • You want to narrow down the cause of slow pages.
  • Your developer needs a prioritised technical baseline.

Not suitable if …

  • You need immediate changes to the production system.
  • You expect a specific score regardless of content and services used.
What this covers

Why does my website load so slowly on a phone?

The page appears immediately on your computer, but the main image stays blank on a phone. We examine the loading sequence under documented conditions and look for files or services delaying it.

The loading-time analysis examines up to three representative page types under documented conditions. Instead of measuring every subpage individually, we might choose a homepage, product page and category page. The report shows which resources or dependencies need closer work and how measurements were produced.

Interpret lab values and real usage correctly

A lab measurement is a test under defined conditions. Field data comes from actual usage and is not available for every website. These perspectives answer different questions. We therefore label them separately and do not claim user values when only a technical test is available.

Core Web Vitals describe when important content appears, how quickly a page responds to input and whether elements shift unexpectedly. We assess technical findings within the agreed scope. We guarantee neither a PageSpeed score nor improved search positions; implementation is excluded.

Does this sound familiar?

A tool reports a poor value

PageSpeed shows a red value and a long list of suggestions. We assess which relate to the page structure examined and which conditions underlie the measurement.

Everything seems fast on your own computer

The page is fast on your computer, but a first-time phone visitor waits for the product image. We document device, connection and cache state so the measurement can be repeated.

The team needs a limited task list

The team could shrink images, remove an app or rework JavaScript. The analysis relates observed delays to these causes and explains where to begin.

How we approach it.

  1. Select representative pages

    We choose up to three page types to suit the question. This examines relevant pages instead of treating a homepage as a stand-in for the whole shop.

  2. Measure under documented conditions

    Lab measurements have documented conditions. Existing field data is considered separately. If it is missing or does not support the selected section, that gap remains visible. You can distinguish reproducible tests from what is known about real visits.

  3. Turn findings into technical steps

    We identify notable files, processes or layout shifts and rank recommendations by relevance. Your development team sees where to act. We do not copy automated tool suggestions without review.

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After handover

Choose a recommendation with development and repeat the same measurement after the change. A small difference within measurement variation remains inconclusive. Interaction must still work too, such as variant selection after removing a shop app.

Frontend optimisation is a separate implementation service for a predefined goal. If application architecture, deployment or maintainability is the main concern, the technology and stack review fits better. A loading-time report does not replace a complete technical assessment.

After your enquiry

What we clarify next.

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Record a process we can reproduce: which page do you open, what do you click and what happens next? For operational questions, name the tools used and describe how changes reach the server.

Passwords, repository tokens and production data must not be included in the enquiry. We agree required documents and suitable access separately.

Terms used in this service

What does that mean?

Lab measurement
A measurement under defined conditions, such as limited connection speed and an empty cache. This allows the same test to be repeated after a change.
Field data
Measurements from actual website visits. They reflect the devices and connections recorded during the period and are considered separately from lab tests.
Core Web Vitals
Three metrics for loading, interaction responsiveness and unexpected layout shifts: LCP, INP and CLS. They do not measure order rate or how understandable text is.
Before your enquiry

Questions about the offer.

What is included, what do you need and what happens after your enquiry?

The process in detail →
Isn't a free PageSpeed test enough?

Such a test is a useful starting point and provides technical clues. The analysis adds selection of suitable pages, documented conditions and a reasoned order for your project. Its value lies in interpreting findings, not copying a publicly available score.

Do you promise a green score?

No. Test conditions and embedded services can change results. A single score also does not replace examining the actual user experience. We describe findings and next actions, not a guaranteed score.

Can you speed up the website afterwards?

A defined frontend optimisation may fit after reviewing the code and specific goal. The loading-time analysis itself includes no system changes. You can also implement recommendations with your existing team.

What is the difference between lab and field data?

Lab data comes from defined test conditions. Field data describes recorded real visits and needs a suitable baseline. Each answers different questions. The report keeps them separate and does not claim field values where such data is unavailable.

Is one URL sufficient?

A single URL can be a starting point. The package allows up to three representative page types selected for the question. Many similar subpages do not automatically mean each is reviewed in full or an entire website receives technical acceptance.

Does the analysis help with mobile issues?

The relevant usage context is defined in advance and documented in measurement conditions. Mobile loading and response problems can then be investigated. A performance analysis does not replace a complete user test or comprehensive review of every mobile interaction.

When does work begin?

The work window is confirmed in writing before commissioning. Work starts once all required materials are available.

Which access is needed?

Accessible pages or an agreed test environment Selection of relevant page types and usage context Existing aggregated field data, if available Credentials must not be included in the enquiry. Details are agreed only after written commissioning.

What happens after handover?

One written follow-up round is included. The service scope lists the analyses, designs or technical changes covered by the package. We agree additional work with you before it begins.

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