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Remove all scripts and stylesheets in the head of your document that are not used on this specific page. They can block or slow down the browser during the rendering of the actually used content, reducing your critical LCP budget.
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TL;DR
Eliminating unused scripts and CSS from the head can significantly improve LCP. It prevents blocking the rendering of the main content. The result: a faster site.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Comment savoir quels scripts CSS sont inutilisés ?
Utilisez Google Chrome DevTools pour analyser le chargement de vos ressources et identifier celles qui ne participent pas au rendu initial.
Quels outils utiliser pour tester les optimisations LCP ?
Pagespeed Insights et Lighthouse sont des outils performants pour tester et diagnostiquer le LCP de votre site.
Peut-on optimiser le LCP sans affecter les fonctionnalités du site ?
Oui, mais il faut bien tester chaque modification sur un environnement de staging avant le déploiement final.
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