Fast pages help you rank higher in search, keep bounce rates low, and boost conversions. Google’s Core Web Vitals are now part of ranking signals, which means ignoring speed can cost you both traffic and revenue. Website performance testing with the PureVPS tool, based on Google Lighthouse, shows where your site lags and how to fix it.
A Simple Lighthouse-Based Tool Anyone Can Use
Google Lighthouse is the industry-standard audit tool for web performance. But its raw interface can feel overwhelming. That’s why we built an easy, human-friendly version on top of Lighthouse: the PureVPS Website Speed Test.
Where to Find the Tool
Open this page: https://purevps.eu/website-speed-test/
Step-by-Step: Get Your Performance Report
- Website URL – enter your site’s address.
- Your email address – type your email. We won’t send marketing spam or force full registration to see the report.
- Click “Get free report” and wait a few seconds.
- You will receive a detailed performance report. (Here’s an example based on purevps.eu).
If all indicators are green – great! Your site is in good shape. Yellow or red metrics signal it’s time to optimize.
Understanding the Results: Core Metrics Explained
First Contentful Paint (FCP) – time it takes for the first visible element (text, image, background) to render. Lower is better.
Largest Contentful Paint (LCP) – time to load the largest visible element (hero image, big heading). This is a key Core Web Vital.
Total Blocking Time (TBT) – how long the main thread is blocked and cannot respond to user input. High TBT usually means heavy JavaScript.
Cumulative Layout Shift (CLS) – how much the layout shifts unexpectedly during load. Aim for 0.1 or less.
Speed Index (SI) – how quickly content is visually displayed in the viewport. The lower the number, the faster the perceived load.
How to Fix Yellow and Red Scores
- Compress and properly size images (WebP/AVIF, lazy loading).
- Minify/merge CSS & JS, load scripts asynchronously or defer non-critical JS.
- Remove render-blocking resources from <head>.
- Use a CDN and leverage browser/server caching.
- Audit heavy fonts, widgets, and third-party scripts.
- Check your hosting: a slow server hurts LCP significantly.
Need help? The PureVPS team can audit, optimize, and speed up your project. Contact us and we’ll get back with a plan.
FAQ
How often should I test my website speed?
After any major design or feature updates – and at least once per quarter.
Is it safe to provide my email?
Yes. We don’t send marketing newsletters or require full account setup.
Why do mobile and desktop scores differ?
Mobile devices are slower and rely on mobile networks. Always optimize mobile first.
Can I improve scores without a developer?
Partly. You can compress images or disable heavy plugins. But deeper fixes often require a developer.
Wrap-Up & Next Steps
Run your site through our tool, study the metrics, and implement optimizations. Keep testing after each change – you’ll see how small tweaks improve real-world UX.
