Performance audit (Core Web Vitals)
We analyze your site's loading speed and Core Web Vitals (LCP, INP, CLS) using both lab and real-user data, find what exactly slows it down — server, code, images, scripts — and build a prioritized plan of recommendations for your developers. Honestly — this is a diagnosis: the audit shows the causes of slow loading but does not speed up the site itself; the effect comes from implementing the fixes (a separate service), and some of them depend on hosting, the CMS and third-party scripts.
Performance audit (Core Web Vitals) — overview

A performance audit is a one-time check of your site's loading speed and stability by Core Web Vitals and related metrics: LCP (how fast the main content appears), INP (responsiveness to actions), CLS (layout stability), as well as TTFB (server response), image weight and optimization, the volume and blocking of JavaScript/CSS, caching and third-party scripts. The goal is to find what slows things down and to give a prioritized speed-up plan. Honestly about the main point: this is diagnosis, not optimization and not a guarantee of results. The audit finds the causes, but speed grows after the fixes are implemented, and some of them are limited by the hosting, the CMS template or third-party scripts (chats, analytics, widgets) that are not always easy to change. Important about measurement: "lab" tests (Lighthouse, PageSpeed) are synthetic on a single configuration; real user speed (CrUX field data) depends on their devices and network and may differ. A single PageSpeed score does not equal "the site is fast for everyone". It is a snapshot in time: after changes to the site the metrics change. And honestly: speed matters for usability and partly for SEO, but it is only one factor — by itself it does not guarantee a rise in rankings or sales. We do not promise "100 out of 100" or "+X positions": the real goal is consistently good metrics for live users, not a pretty number in a test. The audit is more accurate with access to the code, server and CMS; without access — an external measurement and recommendations on what is visible. What you get: a report with the causes of slow loading by priority and a speed-up plan (server, images, scripts, cache); implementing the fixes is separate work. If the site is already fast or it is a simple landing, we will honestly say there is little to optimize. Picture this: instead of "the site is slow" you learn that LCP is ruined by an uncompressed 3 MB image in the first screen, and INP drops because of a heavy chat script. The base price starts from 15,000 ₽; it depends on the site size.
Problems we solve
- The site loads slowly and you lose visitors.
- PageSpeed shows a low score but it is unclear what to fix.
- Google or Yandex flag Core Web Vitals problems.
- After changes the site got heavy and needs diagnosis.
What's included in the Performance audit (Core Web Vitals) service
- Core Web Vitals: LCP, INP, CLS — measurement and causes of problems
- TTFB and server response speed
- Page weight, image optimization and formats
- Volume, blocking and loading of JavaScript/CSS
- Caching, compression, CDN
- The impact of third-party scripts (chats, analytics, widgets)
- Comparison of lab and field data (Lighthouse vs CrUX)
- A prioritized report with causes and a speed-up plan
What you get
- Clear understanding of what exactly slows the site down, no guessing
- Priorities: what will speed it up the most
- A fix plan (server, images, scripts, cache) — implementation is separate
- Understanding what can be sped up and what is limited by hosting/CMS
How the work goes: steps
- We clarify the key pages, audience and collect access (code, server, CMS — if any)
- We measure the metrics (lab + field data) and look for the causes
- We prepare a prioritized report with a speed-up plan and review it with you
Why PDV Expert
- Fixed price and timeline — no surprises on the invoice.
- Report and recommendations in plain language — clear without a technical background.
- In touch at every step and answering questions about the result.
FAQ
Will the site get faster after the audit?
The audit itself does not speed it up — it finds the causes and gives a plan. Speed grows after the fixes are implemented, and some of them depend on the hosting, CMS and third-party scripts. We cannot promise "100 out of 100" — the goal is consistently good metrics for real users.
Does a PageSpeed score of 100 mean the site is fast for everyone?
No. That is a lab test on a single configuration. Real speed (CrUX field data) depends on your users' devices and network and may differ. We look at both lab and field data and honestly show the difference.
Will speeding up raise search positions?
Speed matters for usability and is partly considered in ranking, but it is only one factor. By itself it does not guarantee a rise in positions or sales — we say so honestly and do not promise "+X positions".
About the provider
The «Performance audit (Core Web Vitals)» service is provided by PDV Expert — a team specialising in «Diagnostics & monitoring». We work under contract and deliver a written report with recommendations.