[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":127},["ShallowReactive",2],{"cms-blog-getting-your-website-ready-for-inp-googles-new-core-web-vital":3,"cms-testimonials-content":20},{"title":4,"excerpt":5,"slug":8,"rawDate":9,"date":10,"modified":11,"content":12,"readingTime":13,"acf":14,"tags":16,"author":17,"featuredMediaUrl":18,"featuredMedia":19},"Getting Your Website Ready for INP: Google’s New Core Web Vital",{"raw":6,"plain":7},"\u003Cp>Google’s introduction of Interaction to Next Paint (INP) as a new Core Web Vital (CWV) underscores a fundamental shift in focus to website speed having a high weight on search engine rankings. At Galexia, we specialize in crafting WordPress websites that not only dazzle but also deliver on the performance metrics that matter most. Let’s […]\u003C\u002Fp>","Google’s introduction of Interaction to Next Paint (INP) as a new Core Web Vital (CWV) underscores a fundamental shift in focus to website speed having a high weight on search engine rankings. At Galexia, we specialize in crafting WordPress websites that not only dazzle but also deliver on the performance metrics that matter most. Let’s […]","getting-your-website-ready-for-inp-googles-new-core-web-vital","2024-02-22T13:25:18",["Date","2024-02-22T00:00:00.000Z"],["Date","2026-11-03T00:00:00.000Z"],"\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdevelopers.google.com\u002Fsearch\u002Fblog\u002F2023\u002F05\u002Fintroducing-inp\">Google’s introduction of Interaction to Next Paint (INP)\u003C\u002Fa> as a new Core Web Vital (CWV) underscores a fundamental shift in focus to website speed having a high weight on search engine rankings. At Galexia, we specialize in crafting WordPress websites that not only dazzle but also deliver on the performance metrics that matter most. Let’s dive into what INP is, its importance, and how you can optimize your website for this crucial metric.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Understanding INP: The New Frontier in User Experience\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Interaction to Next Paint (INP) measures the responsiveness of a website by calculating the time it takes for a user’s interaction (like clicking a link or pressing a button) to result in a visual change or response on the screen. This metric is pivotal because it directly impacts user experience; the quicker a site responds, the more seamless and enjoyable the user’s journey is.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Why does this matter? In the digital age, user experience is king. A website that responds swiftly to user interactions is more likely to retain visitors, reduce bounce rates, and ultimately, convert traffic into loyal customers or clients. As Google continues to prioritize user experience in its ranking algorithms, integrating INP into your website’s performance strategy is not just beneficial; it’s essential.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Preparing Your WordPress Website for INP\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. \u003Cstrong>Audit Your Current Performance\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first step in optimizing your website for INP is understanding where you currently stand. Tools like \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fpagespeed.web.dev\u002F\">Google’s PageSpeed Insights\u003C\u002Fa> and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdeveloper.chrome.com\u002Fdocs\u002Flighthouse\u002Foverview\">Lighthouse\u003C\u002Fa> can provide a comprehensive view of your site’s performance, including INP scores. This audit will highlight areas needing improvement and help tailor your optimization strategy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. \u003Cstrong>Optimize Your Website’s Loading Speed\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since INP is a measure of responsiveness, reducing the time it takes for your website to load can have a direct impact on improving this metric. Here are a few strategies to speed up your WordPress site:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Use a Reliable Hosting Provider:\u003C\u002Fstrong> The foundation of a fast-loading website is quality hosting. Galexia offers \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fgalexia.agency\u002Fhosting\u002F\">tailored WordPress hosting\u003C\u002Fa> optimised for speed. We use a Virtual Private Server (VPS) with a custom configuration to ensure your site is served to your users in an instant.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Optimize Images:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Large images can significantly slow down your website. Use image optimization tools to compress images without sacrificing quality. When you host with Galexia we automatically convert your images to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdevelopers.google.com\u002Fspeed\u002Fwebp\">WebP\u003C\u002Fa> on upload, but it still makes sense to tweak the size and quality of the original images before you upload them.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Minimize HTTP Requests:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Reduce the number of elements (scripts, stylesheets, images, etc.) that need to be loaded. This is especially important for 3rd-party tracking tools. Think about whether you can consolidate some. Does Business A offer what Business B is offering?\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Use a Content Delivery Network (CDN):\u003C\u002Fstrong> CDNs distribute your content across multiple servers worldwide, reducing the load time by serving content from a server closest to the user. Galexia’s CDN of choice is \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cloudflare.com\u002Fen-gb\u002F\">Cloudflare\u003C\u002Fa>, which we utilise with our hosting service.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. \u003Cstrong>Enhance User Interaction Feedback\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a better INP score, ensure that your website provides immediate feedback during user interactions. This could be as simple as implementing loading indicators or progress bars for actions that take a few seconds to complete. Such feedback assures users that their action is being processed, enhancing the perceived responsiveness of your website.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. \u003Cstrong>Simplify Your Website’s Design\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A cluttered or complex website design can hinder performance and negatively affect your INP score. Simplifying your website’s design can improve loading times and make it easier for users to interact with your site. Consider the following:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Streamline Navigation:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Ensure your site’s navigation is intuitive and straightforward, enabling users to find what they’re looking for quickly.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\n\n\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Reduce Non-Essential Elements:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Every additional widget or plugin can impact your site’s loading time and responsiveness. Evaluate the necessity of each element on your website and keep only what’s essential.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. \u003Cstrong>Regularly Update and Maintain Your Site\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WordPress websites require regular maintenance to perform optimally. This includes updating WordPress core, themes, and plugins to their latest versions. These updates often contain performance improvements and bug fixes that can directly impact your INP score. If you host with Galexia, no need to stress, we take care of your WordPress updates for you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. \u003Cstrong>Utilize Caching\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Caching stores copies of your website’s files, allowing subsequent visits to be served faster. Implementing caching solutions can drastically reduce load times and improve INP by ensuring that repeat visitors experience quicker interaction times. There are many different caching solutions for WordPress and some people often think to install them all. This can create quite a few issues so it’s recommended to get a professional to set up caching on your website. Some hosts do this for you; Galexia is one of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Embracing the Future with Galexia\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Galexia, we understand the challenges and opportunities that come with optimizing for Google’s new Core Web Vital, INP. Our expertise in WordPress websites, combined with a deep understanding of what small businesses need to succeed online, positions us uniquely to help you navigate this new landscape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Remember, optimizing for INP is not just about ticking a box for Google; it’s about committing to providing the best possible experience for your users. By focusing on performance, responsiveness, and user-centric design, you can ensure that your website not only meets but exceeds the expectations of today’s digital consumers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As you embark on this journey to optimize your website for INP, know that \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fgalexia.agency\u002Fsupport\u002F\">Galexia is here to support you\u003C\u002Fa> every step of the way. Together, we can unlock the full potential of your online presence and set the stage for sustained success in the digital age.\u003C\u002Fp>",5,{"link":15,"seo_description":15},"",[],"Joe Bailey","https:\u002F\u002Fcms.galexia.agency\u002Fmedia\u002F0d5f4abd0220c98c804c250f53db40b4b519a096565274926e1eda73769260ee\u002F0d5f4abd0220c98c-mathew-schwartz-sb7RUrRMaC4-unsplash-scaled.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fgalexia.agency\u002Fcdn-cgi\u002Fimage\u002Fformat=auto,quality=80,fit=scale-down,width=1200\u002Fhttps:\u002F\u002Fcms.galexia.agency\u002Fmedia\u002F0d5f4abd0220c98c804c250f53db40b4b519a096565274926e1eda73769260ee\u002F0d5f4abd0220c98c-mathew-schwartz-sb7RUrRMaC4-unsplash-scaled.jpg",[21],[22,35,46,57,68,79,90,101,114],{"title":23,"excerpt":24,"slug":27,"date":28,"modified":29,"readingTime":30,"acf":31,"tags":32,"author":17,"featuredMediaUrl":33,"featuredMedia":33,"content":34},"Sukhy’s Beauty Clinic",{"raw":25,"plain":26},"\u003Cp>Joe did a fantastic job with my Beauty Website. He has the patience of a saint. Very helpful. Recorded me little loom videos to so I was able to edit and add to my website. Highly recommend his work.\u003C\u002Fp>","Joe did a fantastic job with my Beauty Website. He has the patience of a saint. Very helpful. Recorded me little loom videos to so I was able to edit and add to my website. Highly recommend his work.","sukhys-beauty-clinic-2",["Date","2024-02-28T00:00:00.000Z"],["Date","2026-10-24T00:00:00.000Z"],1,{"link":15,"seo_description":15},[],null,"\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Joe did a fantastic job with my Beauty Website. He has the patience of a saint. Very helpful. Recorded me little loom videos to so I was able to edit and add to my website. Highly recommend his work.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"title":36,"excerpt":37,"slug":40,"date":41,"modified":42,"readingTime":30,"acf":43,"tags":44,"author":17,"featuredMediaUrl":33,"featuredMedia":33,"content":45},"Sandra Heath Art",{"raw":38,"plain":39},"\u003Cp>I couldn’t be happier with my wonderful website which has exactly the feel that I was looking for and also the service provided by Joe. He’s created an eye-catching and engaging website showcasing my art and has been incredibly patient, calm and entirely professional throughout the whole process. I thought hard about what I wanted […]\u003C\u002Fp>","I couldn’t be happier with my wonderful website which has exactly the feel that I was looking for and also the service provided by Joe. He’s created an eye-catching and engaging website showcasing my art and has been incredibly patient, calm and entirely professional throughout the whole process. I thought hard about what I wanted […]","sandra-heath-art",["Date","2022-10-10T00:00:00.000Z"],["Date","2026-10-24T00:00:00.000Z"],{"link":15,"seo_description":15},[],"\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I couldn’t be happier with my wonderful website which has exactly the feel that I was looking for and also the service provided by Joe. He’s created an eye-catching and engaging website showcasing my art and has been incredibly patient, calm and entirely professional throughout the whole process. I thought hard about what I wanted from the website and threw a lot of information at Joe and I’m pleased to report that it didn’t phase him one bit! The service provided has been first class. I would thoroughly recommend the services of Galexia Creative Agency Ltd to anyone looking for a competent and professional website designer.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"title":47,"excerpt":48,"slug":51,"date":52,"modified":53,"readingTime":30,"acf":54,"tags":55,"author":17,"featuredMediaUrl":33,"featuredMedia":33,"content":56},"Local Histories",{"raw":49,"plain":50},"\u003Cp>Joe was very patient with both Tim and I as our IT knowledge is good but not extensive. Joe on the other hand clearly has a lot of expertise in website design and his suggestions and prompts were invaluable. The new website has now been launched and Tim and I are currently working on Phase […]\u003C\u002Fp>","Joe was very patient with both Tim and I as our IT knowledge is good but not extensive. Joe on the other hand clearly has a lot of expertise in website design and his suggestions and prompts were invaluable. The new website has now been launched and Tim and I are currently working on Phase […]","local-histories-2",["Date","2021-07-09T00:00:00.000Z"],["Date","2026-10-24T00:00:00.000Z"],{"link":15,"seo_description":15},[],"\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Joe was very patient with both Tim and I as our IT knowledge is good but not extensive. Joe on the other hand clearly has a lot of expertise in website design and his suggestions and prompts were invaluable. The new website has now been launched and Tim and I are currently working on Phase 2, looking at ways of reaching a wider audience. We are able to do this now as we have the correct platform in place and feel more confident.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"title":58,"excerpt":59,"slug":62,"date":63,"modified":64,"readingTime":30,"acf":65,"tags":66,"author":17,"featuredMediaUrl":33,"featuredMedia":33,"content":67},"HIHCT",{"raw":60,"plain":61},"\u003Cp>Working with Galexia has been a pleasure. They were responsive to the needs and objectives of our charity’s website and the resulting site we have achieved is to our original four point specification.\u003C\u002Fp>","Working with Galexia has been a pleasure. They were responsive to the needs and objectives of our charity’s website and the resulting site we have achieved is to our original four point specification.","hihct",["Date","2021-06-11T00:00:00.000Z"],["Date","2026-10-24T00:00:00.000Z"],{"link":15,"seo_description":15},[],"\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Working with Galexia has been a pleasure. They were responsive to the needs and objectives of our charity’s website and the resulting site we have achieved is to our original four point specification.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"title":69,"excerpt":70,"slug":73,"date":74,"modified":75,"readingTime":30,"acf":76,"tags":77,"author":17,"featuredMediaUrl":33,"featuredMedia":33,"content":78},"Elli Cassidy",{"raw":71,"plain":72},"\u003Cp>I had an existing website, but it needed some fixing and it was desperately slow. Joe had everything fixed and running properly the same day (I’d spent days trying to sort it. My site went from crawling to flying (literally!) speed grades of E & Fs improved to A & Bs. Would have no hesitation […]\u003C\u002Fp>","I had an existing website, but it needed some fixing and it was desperately slow. Joe had everything fixed and running properly the same day (I’d spent days trying to sort it. My site went from crawling to flying (literally!) speed grades of E & Fs improved to A & Bs. Would have no hesitation […]","elli-cassidy",["Date","2021-02-25T00:00:00.000Z"],["Date","2026-10-24T00:00:00.000Z"],{"link":15,"seo_description":15},[],"\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I had an existing website, but it needed some fixing and it was desperately slow. Joe had everything fixed and running properly the same day (I’d spent days trying to sort it. My site went from crawling to flying (literally!) speed grades of E & Fs improved to A & Bs. Would have no hesitation in recommending Galexia.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"title":80,"excerpt":81,"slug":84,"date":85,"modified":86,"readingTime":30,"acf":87,"tags":88,"author":17,"featuredMediaUrl":33,"featuredMedia":33,"content":89},"Southampton Focus",{"raw":82,"plain":83},"\u003Cp>Joe is talented at turning designs into a reality, listens to feedback well and implements changes without questions, as well as being great at suggestions functionality and usability benefits to make sure the site is easy for customers to use.\u003C\u002Fp>","Joe is talented at turning designs into a reality, listens to feedback well and implements changes without questions, as well as being great at suggestions functionality and usability benefits to make sure the site is easy for customers to use.","southampton-focus",["Date","2020-07-28T00:00:00.000Z"],["Date","2026-10-24T00:00:00.000Z"],{"link":15,"seo_description":15},[],"\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Joe is talented at turning designs into a reality, listens to feedback well and implements changes without questions, as well as being great at suggestions functionality and usability benefits to make sure the site is easy for customers to use.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"title":91,"excerpt":92,"slug":95,"date":96,"modified":97,"readingTime":30,"acf":98,"tags":99,"author":17,"featuredMediaUrl":33,"featuredMedia":33,"content":100},"Disabled People’s Voice",{"raw":93,"plain":94},"\u003Cp>Joe is quick to respond, easy to work with and offered a range of options and advice.\u003C\u002Fp>","Joe is quick to respond, easy to work with and offered a range of options and advice.","disabled-peoples-voice",["Date","2020-07-28T00:00:00.000Z"],["Date","2026-10-24T00:00:00.000Z"],{"link":15,"seo_description":15},[],"\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Joe is quick to respond, easy to work with and offered a range of options and advice.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"title":102,"excerpt":103,"slug":106,"date":107,"modified":108,"readingTime":30,"acf":109,"tags":110,"author":17,"featuredMediaUrl":111,"featuredMedia":112,"content":113},"Therfield Village Pre-School",{"raw":104,"plain":105},"\u003Cp>Galexia transformed our outdated website making it far more accessible and increasing our retention and visibility in a competitive market. They have offered continuous support in maintaining our website and emails. The website forms part of our cohesive brand identity that Galexia helped create.\u003C\u002Fp>","Galexia transformed our outdated website making it far more accessible and increasing our retention and visibility in a competitive market. They have offered continuous support in maintaining our website and emails. The website forms part of our cohesive brand identity that Galexia helped create.","therfield-village-pre-school",["Date","2020-07-06T00:00:00.000Z"],["Date","2026-10-24T00:00:00.000Z"],{"link":15,"seo_description":15},[],"https:\u002F\u002Fcms.galexia.agency\u002Fmedia\u002F3b3374edda34833de99fcc7b2cc3debec440f079235154c19b8b2395dd9209a6\u002F3b3374edda34833d-square-logo-2.png","https:\u002F\u002Fgalexia.agency\u002Fcdn-cgi\u002Fimage\u002Fformat=auto,quality=80,fit=scale-down,width=1200\u002Fhttps:\u002F\u002Fcms.galexia.agency\u002Fmedia\u002F3b3374edda34833de99fcc7b2cc3debec440f079235154c19b8b2395dd9209a6\u002F3b3374edda34833d-square-logo-2.png","\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Galexia transformed our outdated website making it far more accessible and increasing our retention and visibility in a competitive market. They have offered continuous support in maintaining our website and emails. The website forms part of our cohesive brand identity that Galexia helped create.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"title":115,"excerpt":116,"slug":119,"date":120,"modified":121,"readingTime":30,"acf":122,"tags":123,"author":17,"featuredMediaUrl":124,"featuredMedia":125,"content":126},"Don’s Discs",{"raw":117,"plain":118},"\u003Cp>Galexia formed my brand identity. They worked with me on creating a Style Guide, Colour Palette, and my logo, which I love. I needed some heavy customisation to WooCommerce, a popular WordPress e-commerce plugin, which they happily helped with. If you need an e-commerce site, look no further.\u003C\u002Fp>","Galexia formed my brand identity. They worked with me on creating a Style Guide, Colour Palette, and my logo, which I love. I needed some heavy customisation to WooCommerce, a popular WordPress e-commerce plugin, which they happily helped with. If you need an e-commerce site, look no further.","dons-discs",["Date","2020-07-06T00:00:00.000Z"],["Date","2026-10-24T00:00:00.000Z"],{"link":15,"seo_description":15},[],"https:\u002F\u002Fcms.galexia.agency\u002Fmedia\u002F40a5cc767cf33f13562af405bd612a18c6b8902e465b2671063db8884fb0f3aa\u002F40a5cc767cf33f13-Square_Logo.png","https:\u002F\u002Fgalexia.agency\u002Fcdn-cgi\u002Fimage\u002Fformat=auto,quality=80,fit=scale-down,width=1200\u002Fhttps:\u002F\u002Fcms.galexia.agency\u002Fmedia\u002F40a5cc767cf33f13562af405bd612a18c6b8902e465b2671063db8884fb0f3aa\u002F40a5cc767cf33f13-Square_Logo.png","\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Galexia formed my brand identity. They worked with me on creating a Style Guide, Colour Palette, and my logo, which I love. I needed some heavy customisation to WooCommerce, a popular WordPress e-commerce plugin, which they happily helped with. If you need an e-commerce site, look no further.\u003C\u002Fp>",1793747112965]