1. Project Meta www.ukrainiancatering.ca
Improving loading speed: Reducing the loading time of the website pages to enhance user experience and SEO.
Increasing analysis tool scores: Achieving higher metrics on Google PageSpeed Insights, GTmetrix, WebPageTest.
Resource optimization: Minimizing the number of HTTP requests, optimizing images, compressing CSS and JavaScript, configuring caching.
2. Tasks
Performance audit:
Conduct a comprehensive audit of the current website performance using Google PageSpeed Insights, GTmetrix, WebPageTest, and other tools.
Identify key problem areas affecting loading speed.
Optimization plan development:
Provide a detailed report with recommendations for performance improvement.
Agree on the list of measures with the client before implementation.
Implementation of optimization measures:
Optimize images (apply compression, convert to modern formats such as WebP).
Minimize and combine CSS and JavaScript files.
Configure caching (browser caching, server caching, use of CDN if possible).
Implement lazy load for images and media content.
Reduce the number of HTTP requests (optimize site structure, use asynchronous loading of resources).
Check and optimize server performance, database, PHP settings (if necessary).
Final testing:
Conduct retesting of the site after changes have been made using the same tools.
Compare results before and after optimization.
3. Optimization requirements
Use of modern technologies: Application of current methods and tools for performance optimization.
No impact on functionality: Optimization should not disrupt the proper functioning of the site or its appearance.
Documentation of changes: Provide a report describing the implemented changes, as well as testing results (screenshots, analytical data).
Compliance with standards: Adherence to web development standards and Google recommendations for performance optimization.
4. Testing and verification process
Preliminary audit:
The freelancer conducts an audit using Google PageSpeed Insights, GTmetrix, WebPageTest.
Submits a report with identified issues and recommendations.
Post-implementation testing:
After implementing optimizations, conduct retesting with the same tools.
Provide the client with a report (screenshots, analytical data) with results before and after optimization.
Functional verification:
Ensure that changes did not affect the operation of the site, check responsiveness and correct display of pages.
5. Documentation and reporting
After completing the work, the freelancer is required to provide:
A report on performance audit before implementing optimizations.
A document describing the implemented measures.
Testing results before and after optimization (screenshots, data from analytical tools).
Brief recommendations for further monitoring of the website's performance.
The client expects a professional approach and the use of modern optimization technologies.
Recommendations for implementing measures and their prioritization should be agreed upon with the client.
Any additional suggestions for improving the website's performance are welcome and will be discussed separately.