Speed Benchmark

South Africa website speed guide.

Local performance optimization requires practical constraints, not generic global defaults.

This page outlines a pragmatic baseline for image strategy, critical CSS, script loading, and monitoring cadence.

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Overview

Measure and improve continuously

Start with field data, identify the pages leaking the most traffic, then prioritize optimizations that affect conversion-critical journeys.

Keep reporting monthly so speed regressions are visible before they affect paid campaigns or lead generation.

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Key Takeaways

Local-First Performance Framework

Start with highest-impact layer

Optimize conversion-critical pages first, then expand to long-tail content templates.

Build with measurement

Pair Core Web Vitals with conversion metrics so technical work stays commercially aligned.

Compound monthly

Maintain a clear performance budget for images, scripts, and third-party embeds.