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What Does It Look Like to Go from a 51 to a 94 in Google PageSpeed Performance?
How Myriad Solutionz Improved Website Performance by 43 Points

Website speed is no longer just a technical metric—it's one of the biggest factors affecting user experience, SEO rankings, and conversions. Even a visually appealing website can lose visitors if it loads slowly or feels unstable.

In one of our recent optimization projects, the website's Google PageSpeed Insights desktop performance score improved from 51 to 94, demonstrating how targeted performance optimizations can significantly enhance website health.

Before Optimization

The website initially scored 51/100 on Google PageSpeed Insights.

Key Performance Metrics
METRIC BEFORE
Performance Score 51
First Contentful Paint 0.5 s
Largest Contentful Paint 2.5 s
Speed Index 3.7 s
Total Blocking Time 180 ms
Cumulative Layout Shift 0.509

Although accessibility, SEO, and best practices already scored well, the performance score was holding the website back.

The biggest concern was the Cumulative Layout Shift (CLS) of 0.509, meaning users experienced noticeable movement of content while the page loaded—a poor experience that can increase bounce rates and reduce trust.

After Optimization

Following a complete performance optimization process, the website achieved a 94/100 performance score.

Updated Metrics

Key Performance Metrics

METRIC AFTER
Performance Score 94
First Contentful Paint 0.8 s
Largest Contentful Paint 0.8 s
Accessibility 95
Best Practices 100
SEO 100
The improvements resulted in:
  • - Much faster page rendering
  • - Stable page layout during loading
  • - Improved Core Web Vitals
  • - Better overall user experience
  • - Stronger technical SEO foundation
What Changed?

Improving a PageSpeed score isn't about making one single adjustment. It requires identifying and fixing multiple performance bottlenecks across the website.

During this optimization, our team focused on areas such as:

  • - Image optimization & compression
  • - Added descriptive alt text for improved accessibility & SEO
  • - Fixed Cumulative Layout Shift (CLS) issues
  • - Improved Largest Contentful Paint (LCP)
  • - Optimized CSS & JavaScript delivery
  • - Enabled lazy loading for images and non-critical resources
  • - Configured browser caching for faster repeat visits
  • - Implemented Redis for faster object storage and data retrieval
  • - Configured Varnish Cache to accelerate page delivery and reduce server load
  • - Enabled Object Caching to improve dynamic content performance
  • - Integrated a Content Delivery Network (CDN) for faster global content delivery
  • - Cleaned up technical SEO issues and optimized website structure

Rather than applying quick fixes, each optimization was implemented carefully to ensure the website remained fully functional while becoming significantly faster.

Why Does a Higher PageSpeed Score Matter?

A higher PageSpeed score provides benefits beyond just a better number.

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Better User Experience

Visitors can interact with your website more quickly, reducing frustration and increasing engagement.

Improved SEO

Google considers page experience and Core Web Vitals as ranking signals. Faster websites are more likely to perform better in organic search.

Higher Conversion Rates

Every second saved during page load can help keep visitors on the site longer and increase the likelihood of inquiries, purchases, or lead generation.

Better Mobile Performance

Many of the same optimizations that improve desktop performance also benefit mobile users, where speed is even more critical.

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The Results Speak for Themselves

The transformation was significant:

METRIC BEFORE AFTER
Performance Score 51 94
Largest Contentful Paint 2.5 s 0.8 s
Cumulative Layout Shift 0.509 Significantly Improved
Overall User Experience Moderate Excellent

A 43-point improvement isn't achieved through luck—it's the result of technical expertise, systematic testing, and performance-focused development.

Looking to Improve Your Website Speed?

At Myriad Solutionz, we help businesses build websites that aren't just visually appealing—they're fast, SEO-friendly, and optimized for real users.

Whether your website is built on WordPress, Shopify, or a custom platform, our team can identify performance bottlenecks and implement practical improvements that enhance speed, user experience, and search visibility.

Need help improving your PageSpeed score? Get in touch with Myriad Solutionz and let our experts optimize your website for peak performance.