Shopify site speed audit

Theme bloat, unoptimized images, too many apps, and poorly configured scripts account for most Shopify speed problems. Shero's site speed audit identifies exactly what is slowing your store and delivers a prioritized fix plan with measurable Core Web Vitals targets.

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Shopify Premier Partner

16+

Years in business

500+

Projects Delivered

50+

Team Members

98%

Client Retention

70%

of consumers say page speed affects purchase willingness

Shopify research. Speed problems are conversion problems, not just technical problems.

27%

conversion improvement from 1-second mobile speed gain

A one-second improvement in mobile page speed can increase conversion rates by up to 27%.

16+

years optimizing eCommerce performance

Shopify theme performance, Core Web Vitals, app audits, and image optimization across Shopify, Magento, and BigCommerce since 2009

98%

client retention post-launch

Most Shero clients continue working with the team after launch on support, development, and marketing programs

"Working with Shero Commerce for the past three years has been a game-changer for our B2B ecommerce business. Their expertise in website support and ecommerce strategy has significantly improved our online presence and optimized our B2B operations."

Joe Prebich, Vice President of Marketing, Benchmade

What a Shopify site speed audit covers

Shero's speed audit reviews Core Web Vitals, theme code quality, image optimization, app load impact, third-party script configuration, mobile performance, and redirect efficiency. The output is a prioritized fix list with specific recommendations, implementation locations, and measurable targets for each issue found.

  • Core Web Vitals (LCP, CLS, INP)
  • Theme code and render-blocking audit
  • Image and media optimization
  • App load impact assessment
  • Third-party script audit
  • Mobile performance and checkout speed

Why Shopify brands work with Shero on speed and performance

Most Shopify speed problems are caused by a small number of issues. Knowing which ones are affecting your store requires measuring, not guessing.

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The fix list is prioritized by revenue impact, not technical severity

Not every speed issue is worth fixing immediately. Shero ranks findings by their estimated conversion and revenue impact so your team works on the changes that move the needle first, not the ones that are easiest to fix.

02

App audit that identifies what is slowing checkout and product pages

Each Shopify app adds JavaScript to your store. Shero audits every installed app's load impact, identifies the ones adding disproportionate weight, and recommends removal, replacement, or load optimization. STX's high-traffic store required this audit before launch events.

03

Theme audit that goes beyond Google PageSpeed recommendations

Google PageSpeed Insights flags symptoms. Shero identifies causes: render-blocking CSS, unused JavaScript bundles, inefficient Liquid loops, and layout shift triggers in the theme code. These require theme-level fixes, not plugin-level patches.

04

Image and media optimization with measurable before-and-after

Unoptimized images are the most common source of LCP failures on Shopify. Shero audits image formats, dimensions, compression, and lazy loading configuration, then implements fixes with before-and-after measurements so the improvement is documented.

05

Mobile performance reviewed separately from desktop

Mobile and desktop performance problems have different causes. A store that scores well on desktop PageSpeed can still fail on mobile due to render-blocking resources, uncompressed images at mobile breakpoints, or a checkout flow that does not perform on slower connections.

06

Implementation support, not just a report

Speed audit reports that sit unimplemented do not improve performance. Shero provides implementation support for every finding, either as part of the audit engagement or as a follow-on development scope, so the fixes actually get deployed.

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Sports equipment for lacrosse and field hockey

STX

STX Sporting Goods is a leading global manufacturer of innovative sports equipment and apparel, catering to athletes and enthusiasts in lacrosse, field hockey, and other team sports. Renowned for its cutting-edge technology and premium products, STX sought to revamp its digital presence to align with its reputation for excellence.

STX
Well-known American knife manufacturer

Benchmade

For more than three decades, Benchmade has been known for producing high-quality knives for everyday carry, hunting, rescue, and outdoor use. Launched on Magento Commerce Cloud in 2018, the brand partnered with Shero to tap into the surge in outdoor consumer demand and scale their online presence.

Benchmade
Body jewelry and tattoo supplies

Painful Pleasures

Painful Pleasures is a long-standing supplier of body jewelry and tattoo supplies with a catalog of 40,000+ products. The brand partnered with Shero to complete a stalled Magento to Shopify migration and deliver the complex custom features their business depends on.

Painful Pleasures
Drums and percussion instruments

Memphis Drum Shop

Memphis Drum Shop is a premier destination for drummers, offering a vast selection of drums, cymbals, and percussion instruments. Looking to reduce costs and modernize their platform, the brand partnered with Shero to migrate from Magento to Shopify with seamless ERP integration and custom browsing features.

Memphis Drum Shop

Most speed audits are delivered within one week. Implementation of priority fixes typically takes 1-2 additional weeks.

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How Shero runs a Shopify site speed audit

01

Onboarding: Access and Baseline

We collect access to Shopify admin, Google Search Console, and analytics. We run baseline Core Web Vitals measurements on priority page types: homepage, collection, product, and checkout.

02

Foundation: Full Technical Audit

We audit theme code, app load impact, image and media configuration, third-party scripts, redirect chains, and mobile performance across the priority page set.

03

Optimization: Prioritized Fix Plan

Findings are ranked by revenue impact and implementation effort. Quick wins are separated from structural changes requiring development time. Each finding includes the specific fix and where to implement it.

04

Scale: Implementation

Shero implements the prioritized fixes, from image compression and lazy loading configuration to theme code changes and app removal or replacement. Before-and-after measurements are recorded for each fix.

05

Reporting: Results and Next Steps

We deliver a final report showing Core Web Vitals before and after, fixes implemented, and remaining recommendations. For stores with ongoing performance requirements, a monitoring cadence is agreed.

06

Ongoing: Performance Monitoring

New apps, theme updates, and catalog changes affect performance over time. Shero provides ongoing performance monitoring so regressions are caught before they affect rankings or conversion rates.

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What our clients say.

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STX

"Since partnering with Shero Commerce, our eCommerce revenue has grown by 200%. Their 24/7 support and innovative solutions have been game-changers for our business."

James McKenna

Senior Commerce & CX Manager / STX

Painful Pleasures

"Our journey from Magento to Shopify was riddled with complexities and challenges. With a vast catalog and intricate B2B logic, we needed expertise that could navigate through these intricacies. Shero Commerce was our beacon. They not only provided innovative solutions but also utilized their vast Magento knowledge to bridge gaps in Shopify’s native features. Now, our platform is seamless, our costs are reduced, and the headaches are a thing of the past. A heartfelt thank you to the Shero team!"

Patrick Rice

CEO / Painful Pleasures

Chromebook Parts

"The Shero team was quick to share insight on so much I didn’t know about paid ad tactics, and they were flexible when we wanted to change approaches on ad campaigns. Overall, I am really grateful for all the help they’ve been able to provide!"

Kara Stalboerger

Digital Marketing Specialist / Chromebook Parts

Sarris

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