Limit total page size and resource count to improve Core Web Vitals.
- Limit total page size and resource count to improve Core Web Vitals5 cited sources3 categories
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Why this matters
Smaller page size and fewer resources reduce load times, improving LCP and overall experience.
Hypothetical standard operating procedure
Adapt this example to your site, access, tools, and change process. It is our suggested procedure, informed by the sources below.
- Audit current page size and resource count via the Network tab in browser dev tools.
- Compress images and enable efficient image formats like WebP.
- Minify and combine CSS and JavaScript files where possible.
- Remove unused code and defer non-critical scripts.
- Test page load performance pre- and post-optimization.
Watch for
Large pages with many resources can slow rendering and response times, degrading metrics.
Definition of done
Page size is under 500KB and resource count under 50 for primary pages.
Sources & attribution
Original checklist wording and example SOP by Best SEO Checklist, using source-grounded AI assistance. Editorial contact: Ted Kubaitis, @tedkubaitis on Teams. Check current source guidance before implementation.