# Improve Website Performance (Web Development)

_Published: 2023-11-29 · Author: Finn_

## Improve Website Performance

The performance of your website is important for the user experience and Search Engine Optimization (SEO).

The article is inspired by this article: [jsinibardy.com/optimize-seo-jekyll](https://jsinibardy.com/optimize-seo-jekyll#performance-optimizations "Performance Optimization")

## Lighthouse Audits

[Lighthouse](https://developer.chrome.com/docs/lighthouse/overview/)
is a tool from Google.

To get started, simply install the Chrome Extension. Open your website and ask lighthouse to generate a report.

Lighthouse will give your site a score for each of these categories.

- Performance
- Accessibility
- Best Practices
- Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
- Progressive Web App (PWA)

## Compress images

If you use images, notice that the loading speed is related to the size of the image.

You can use a tool like [tinypng.com](https://tinypng.com/) to compress it.

## Progressive Web App (PWA)

If you are interested in making your website a PWA, then read this article:
[Progressive Web App](/technology/2023/11/29/progressive-web-app.html)

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