What is Lighthouse?
Lighthouse is an automated testing tool developed by Google to evaluate and measure the performance, accessibility, user experience and other aspects of websites. It provides a score (Lighthouse score) and detailed reports on how well a website performs in various areas.
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Below you find 7 reasons listed on why use Lighthouse score to evaluate a website and what to keep in mind.
User experience
A fast and responsive website is essential to keep visitors engaged. Lighthouse assesses factors such as page interactivity and time to first change (First Contentful Paint) to assess how user-friendly the website is.
SEO and Search Engine Ranking
Google has officially said that website performance affects its search engine ranking. A faster website usually ranks higher in search results, which can increase traffic and visibility.
Accessibility
Lighthouse also evaluates the site's accessibility by identifying potential barriers for people with disabilities. This can help ensure that your website reaches and serves a wider audience.
Quality assurance
Lighthouse provides an objective assessment of your website based on established practices and standards. This can be useful for quality assurance and to ensure your site follows recommended guidelines.
Optimization for different devices
Lighthouse simulates charging and usage on different devices and network conditions. This helps you see how your website performs on different platforms and connections.
Customer satisfaction
A fast and user-friendly website can lead to increased customer satisfaction and better conversion rates. Lighthouse can help you identify areas where improvements are needed to optimize the user experience.
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Continue reading part 2 of our guide on how to find out your Lighthouse Score yourself and what areas you should focus on.
Read Part 2: How to do it
Read part 3: How should I interpret the report?