Crazy performance

How We Achieved Blazing-Fast Page Load Speeds with a 97/100 & 100/100 PageSpeed Score

In today’s fast-paced digital world, website speed isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s a necessity. A lightning-fast website enhances user experience, improves SEO rankings, and keeps visitors engaged. At Cracked, we set out to build a landing page that not only looks great but performs exceptionally. The result? A fully custom-built landing page developed with Next.js and hosted on Vercel’s free tier, achieving an impressive 97/100 PageSpeed score on mobile and a perfect 100/100 on desktop.

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How We Did It

1. Building with Next.js

We chose Next.js, a powerful React-based framework, to develop the Cracked landing page. Next.js offered the perfect blend of flexibility and performance, allowing us to:

• Optimize static and dynamic content.

• Leverage features like server-side rendering (SSR) and static site generation (SSG) for ultra-fast load times.

• Gain full control over the build to ensure every line of code was tailored for speed and efficiency.

2. Hosting on Vercel’s Free Tier

To host the landing page, we used Vercel, the platform designed specifically for deploying Next.js applications. Even on Vercel’s free tier, we were able to:

• Achieve incredible performance with their globally distributed CDN.

• Minimize latency by serving content from edge locations closest to the user.

• Seamlessly deploy updates without compromising speed or reliability.

Performance Results

After implementing a custom design and carefully optimizing every detail, we ran PageSpeed Insights tests to measure the landing page’s performance. Here’s what we achieved:

• Mobile Performance: 97/100

• Desktop Performance: 100/100

These scores demonstrate the power of a custom-built solution in delivering a high-performance user experience across all devices.

Why Speed Matters

A fast-loading website isn’t just about satisfying Google’s algorithms; it’s about creating a better experience for your audience. With Cracked’s landing page, users enjoy:

• Instant Access: The page loads almost instantly, keeping visitors engaged.

• Optimized Mobile Experience: With mobile-first design and excellent scores, the site performs beautifully on all devices.

• Reduced Bounce Rates: Faster speeds mean fewer visitors leave before the page finishes loading.

Takeaways for Your Own Projects

If you’re building your own landing page or website, here are some tips inspired by Cracked’s approach:

1. Choose the Right Framework: Opt for modern frameworks like Next.js for their speed and flexibility.

2. Use a Reliable Hosting Platform: Platforms like Vercel make it easy to deploy high-performance sites, even on free tiers.

3. Optimize Everything: From images and fonts to scripts and caching, every detail matters.

4. Test and Iterate: Use tools like Google PageSpeed Insights to measure performance and make improvements.

At Cracked, we believe in going above and beyond to deliver the best experience for our users. Our custom-built landing page is proof that with the right tools and attention to detail, you can achieve exceptional results—even on a budget.

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