Diagnostics & monitoring · One-time website audits

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.

Price
$3,000
Duration
usually 3 to 6 business days (depends on the site size)

Performance audit (Core Web Vitals) — overview

Performance audit (Core Web Vitals) — price, timeline & scope

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.

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