How I Optimized Huys Kitchen's Website by Serving Images with Exact Size

In the world of web development, optimizing website performance is a key factor for user satisfaction. Recently, I took on the challenge of enhancing the performance of Huys Kitchen's website by focusing on image optimization. This blog post details the tools I used, the steps taken, and the remarkable results achieved.

Tools Utilized:

1. PageSpeed Index:
   To gauge the website's performance and identify areas for improvement, I employed the PageSpeed Index. This tool provided valuable insights and a performance report that served as a benchmark for the optimization process.

2. ImageMagick CLI Tool:
   For image resizing, I turned to the powerful ImageMagick CLI tool. This versatile tool allows for efficient manipulation of images, making it an ideal choice for our optimization efforts.

Performance Assessment Before Optimization:

Before diving into the optimization process, I conducted a thorough performance analysis using PageSpeed Index. The initial report can be viewed here. This served as a baseline to measure the impact of the changes made.

Optimization Steps:

The primary focus of the optimization was on resizing images to match the exact dimensions they were rendered on the page. To accomplish this, I utilized the ImageMagick CLI tool to efficiently resize and serve images tailored to their display requirements.

Performance Assessment After Optimization:

The results post-optimization were nothing short of impressive. The updated performance report can be accessed here. Witnessing the improvements firsthand, it became evident that serving images with exact dimensions significantly enhanced the website's load time and overall user experience.

Conclusion:

Optimizing a website involves a combination of strategic choices and the right tools. In the case of Huys Kitchen, focusing on image optimization using the ImageMagick CLI tool proved to be a game-changer. The journey from the initial performance analysis to implementing changes and witnessing the positive impact on load times emphasizes the importance of meticulous optimization in delivering a seamless online experience.

update

This is the performance report I got after minifying the javascript and css files (report)[https://pagespeed.web.dev/analysis/https-www-huyskitchen-com-au/zgvki2mqrr?form_factor=desktop]