Run a Shopify Speed Audit and Fix Core Web Vitals
— handled for you.
Identify every app script, render-blocking resource, and image issue dragging down your Shopify store speed, then fix each one in priority order to improve LCP, CLS, and INP scores. You don't have to figure this out yourself. Hand it to an EverestX Shopify specialist and get it done right the first time.
Why run a shopify speed audit and fix core web vitals trips people up
Running apps without auditing script load is the most common cause of Shopify speed degradation — every installed app adds at least one JavaScript file, and stores with 20 or more apps routinely score below 30 on mobile
Removing apps without testing checkout flow first is the fastest way to break live purchases — some payment or upsell apps inject into checkout in ways that are not immediately obvious from the storefront
Fixing speed on the homepage only misses the most commercially important pages — product and collection pages are where conversion happens and where Google measures Core Web Vitals for ranking
Using PNG images throughout a Shopify store instead of WebP increases page weight by 2x to 5x on image-heavy product pages
These aren't beginner mistakes — they trip up experienced marketers too. The platform doesn't make them obvious. Our specialists have done this dozens of times and know exactly where each setup goes wrong.
What we do for you
Every step below is completed in your Shopify account by your assigned specialist. Nothing is skipped.
Run your homepage, a collection page, and a product page through PageSpeed Insights at pagespeed.web.dev — record the mobile LCP, CLS, and INP scores as your baseline before making any changes
Open Chrome DevTools on your product page, go to the Network tab and filter by JavaScript — identify every third-party script loading and match each one to an installed Shopify app
Go to Shopify Admin > Apps and cross-reference the scripts you found in DevTools with your installed apps — apps that load scripts but are not actively used in your store are candidates for removal
Before removing any app, test your checkout, gift card redemption, and any loyalty or review widget on a staging version — note which scripts are required for active features
Remove one app at a time, re-testing store functionality after each removal — bulk removal makes it impossible to identify which app caused a breakage if something stops working
Compress all product images to WebP format and ensure they are sized correctly for their display dimensions — a 4000px image displayed at 600px forces the browser to download 40 times more data than necessary
Add loading="lazy" to all images below the fold in your theme liquid templates — this defers loading of off-screen images until the user scrolls toward them, improving initial load time
Go to your theme's assets and identify any CSS files that load universally — move template-specific CSS to be loaded only on the templates that need it using Shopify's conditional asset tags
What you receive when it's done
Screenshot proof
Before/after screenshots showing exactly what was configured, so you can verify without logging in.
Loom walkthrough
A 3–5 minute screen recording walking through your Shopify setup so you understand what was done.
Written summary
A plain-English summary of everything configured, what to watch for, and what to do next.
One revision included
If anything doesn't match the agreed scope, we fix it within 24 hours at no extra cost.
This task is right for you if
Shopify store owners with Google PageSpeed mobile scores below 50 who know speed is hurting their conversion rate and SEO rankings
Merchants who have accumulated 15 or more apps over the life of the store and have never audited which scripts are actually loading
DTC brands preparing for paid traffic scale who want to ensure their landing pages load in under 2.5 seconds before increasing ad spend
Common questions
What PageSpeed score should I target for my Shopify store?
A score above 70 on mobile is a good target and achievable for most Shopify stores without switching themes. Scores above 90 are excellent but require significant effort on image optimisation and app removal. The most important metric for ranking is LCP — a page that loads its largest content element in under 2.5 seconds on mobile is considered "Good" by Google.
Will removing apps break my store?
It can if you remove apps that power active functionality like reviews, loyalty points, upsells, or subscription billing. The correct approach is to identify each app's purpose, test its functionality before removal, and keep a list of apps removed so you can re-add them if you discover missing functionality. Never remove payment or checkout apps without testing checkout completely.
Delivered in 2–3 business days · 1 revision included
What's included
- Shopify setup done in your account
- Screenshot proof of completion
- Loom walkthrough video
- Written summary + next steps
- 1 revision if needed
Need this managed every month?
Hire a dedicated Shopify specialist