Optimizing NextJS Performance with Core Web Vitals
Introduction Core Web Vitals are Google's real-world metrics used to measure user experience regarding loading speed, interactivity and visual stability of a website. Optimizing these metrics not only helps retain users longer but also serves as an important ranking factor in SEO, helping your website achieve higher positions on search engines. This set of metrics includes 3 main components: LCP (Largest Contentful Paint): Measures loading performance, specifically the time it takes for the largest content element to become visible. FID (First Input Delay): Measures interactivity, evaluating the response time when a user first interacts. CLS (Cumulative Layout Shift): Measures visual stability, preventing situations where elements unexpectedly jump positions. Impact from a Technical Perspective SEO and Ranking (Search Signal) : Google has officially made Core Web Vitals (CWV) one of its ranking signals. If two websites have equivalent content (Relevance), the one with better CWV...