I tested 4 pages across your website under realistic mobile conditions. All pages suffer from the same critical issue: images take 2-3 seconds to start loading because the browser can't find them immediately.
Overall Performance Status: Needs Improvement
| Page | Load Speed (LCP) | Status | Main Issue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homepage | 2,472ms |
Just under limit
| 2,063ms image delay (83%) |
| Product Page 1 (waist-vest) | 2,471ms |
Just under limit
| 2,060ms image delay (83%) |
| Product Page 2 (mbpage) | 3,222ms |
Exceeds limit
| 3,134ms image delay (97%) |
| Product Page 3 (bermuda) | 2,462ms |
Just under limit
| 1,740ms image delay (71%) |
Key Finding:
Product Page 2 is the slowest and exceeds Google's "good"
threshold.
Critical Findings
Critical Issue Identified
All 4 tested pages suffer from the same critical issue: images take 2-3 seconds to start loading because the browser can't find them immediately.
Root Cause
Main images are not discoverable from the HTML. Browser must download and parse CSS first.
Page Performance Metrics
1. Homepage (https://dropbydrop.co/)
Performance Score:
- LCP: 2,472ms (⚠️ Just under 2.5s limit)
- CLS: 0.01 (✓ Excellent)
Critical Issue:
- Hero/banner image loads after 2,063ms delay (83% of total load time)
Potential Improvement:
- Fixing image loading could significantly reduce the 2,063ms delay
2. Product Page 1 (https://dropbydrop.co/products/waist-vest)
Performance Score:
- LCP: 2,471ms (⚠️ Just under 2.5s limit)
- CLS: 0.01 (✓ Excellent)
Critical Issue:
- Product image loads after 2,060ms delay (83% of total load time)
Potential Improvement:
- Fixing image loading could significantly reduce the 2,060ms delay
3. Product Page 2 (https://dropbydrop.co/products/mbpage)
Performance Score:
- LCP: 3,222ms (❌ Exceeds 2.5s limit)
- CLS: 0.02 (✓ Excellent)
Critical Issue:
- Product image loads after 3,134ms delay (97% of total load time)
Potential Improvement:
- Fixing image loading could significantly reduce the 3,134ms delay
4. Product Page 3 (https://dropbydrop.co/products/bermuda)
Performance Score:
- LCP: 2,462ms (⚠️ Just under 2.5s limit)
- CLS: 0.01 (✓ Excellent)
Critical Issue:
- Product image loads after 1,740ms delay (71% of total load time)
Potential Improvement:
- Fixing image loading could significantly reduce the 1,740ms delay
Additional Issues Found
Server Delay
331ms
Product Page 3 TTFB
14x slower than other pages (15-23ms)
Script Loading
Marketing and tracking scripts load immediately instead of being deferred
Should defer non-critical scripts
Image Sizes
2-3MB
Unnecessary bandwidth
Images loaded at higher resolution than needed
Layout Stability
0.01-0.02
CLS Score (Excellent)
All pages have excellent stability
Recommended Actions (Priority Order)
Fix Image Loading (CRITICAL)
HIGHEST IMPACTPreload main images in the <head> section so browsers discover them immediately.
Optimize Image Sizes
Reduce file sizes for mobile devices
Savings: 2-3MB per page
Fix Server Delay
Investigate Product Page 3 TTFB issue
Gain: 311ms improvement
Defer Scripts
Lazy-load tracking and marketing code
Result: Faster initial display
Potential Results & Business Impact
Performance Targets
Fixing the image discovery issue could significantly improve
load times across all pages. Final results will depend on
implementation and testing.
Currently: 2,462ms - 3,222ms
Potential Business Impact
Improved SEO Rankings
Faster load times can improve search visibility
Better User Experience
Faster mobile experience may improve conversion rates
Lower Bounce Rates
Users are less likely to leave during slow page loads