Fix Core Web Vitals (LCP, CLS) + Performance Optimisation

We need an experienced WordPress developer to fix Core Web Vitals issues on a live business website acrss the site.

This is not a basic plugin job. We need someone who understands real performance issues such as rendering delays, layout shifts, and asset loading.

Current Metrics

Core Web Vitals: Failed LCP: 3.8s CLS: 0.12 FCP: 3.5s

Current stats

100 Performance 92 Accessibility 100 Best Practices 100 SEO

Based on Chrome UX Report (real users)

Objectives

Reduce LCP to under 2.5s Reduce CLS to under 0.1 Improve real-world performance (not just Lighthouse)

Possible Issues

Cache lifetimes not optimised Image delivery needs improvement Font loading delays Layout shifts (CLS issues) Large DOM size Network dependency chain affecting LCP

Tech Stack

WordPress Astra Theme (child theme) Elementor Dedicated server Redis Object Cache (installed, not active)

Scope of Work

Identify root causes of performance issues Fix LCP (hero loading, render blocking resources) Fix CLS (layout shifts from images, fonts, dynamic elements) Optimise CSS, JS, fonts, and images Improve caching and asset delivery Ensure no layout or functionality issues

Requirements

Do not rely only on plugins Do not break layout or navigation Test on live frontend (not just Elementor editor) Provide before/after performance results

Deliverables

Core Web Vitals passing or significantly improved Summary of changes made Before and after metrics

To Apply Include:

Examples of similar work What you think is causing the issues Your approach to fixing them Budget

Open to fixed-price proposals only, completion within 7 days

Budget: GBP 100 (Fixed Price)

Proposals: 35 freelancers have applied