Page load speed directly affects search rankings and visitor behaviour: slow pages lose users before they even see the content. This tool measures the real response time from our server to your domain and breaks the request path into key stages — so you see not just "slow", but exactly where the delay occurs.
How to use the tool
Enter the full page URL in the field (including https://), click "Check" and wait a few seconds for results. It's worth running the check 2–3 times in a row: the first request sometimes warms up the server cache, while subsequent ones give a more representative picture.
- Test both your homepage and inner pages — speed can vary significantly between them.
- Run a check before and after making changes to your site to measure impact.
- Save a screenshot of the results to track performance over time.
What the results show
The report is broken down into the sequential stages of a request:
- DNS resolution — the time it takes to translate your domain name into an IP address. A high value points to a slow DNS provider.
- TCP connection — time to establish a physical connection between the client and server. Largely depends on the geographic proximity of your hosting.
- TLS handshake — additional latency for establishing a secure HTTPS connection.
- TTFB (Time to First Byte) — time until the first byte of the response is received. This is the key indicator of server and application performance.
- Full page load — total time to receive all page content.
Frequently asked questions
What is TTFB and what is a good value?
TTFB (Time to First Byte) is the time from sending a request to receiving the first byte of a server response. It reflects the speed of your backend: database queries, page generation, and caching. A value under 200 ms is considered good; under 500 ms is acceptable. Anything higher signals server or application performance issues that need attention.
Why is my website loading slowly?
There are several common culprits: overloaded or budget hosting, missing caching, heavy unoptimised images, excessive JavaScript libraries or plugins, slow DNS, and large physical distance to the server. The stage-by-stage breakdown in our tool helps you pinpoint the bottleneck immediately rather than guessing.
How can I speed up my website?
Start with the highest-impact changes: enable page caching, convert images to WebP format, connect a CDN for static assets, and configure Gzip or Brotli compression on your server. If TTFB is the problem, consider migrating to a higher-performance hosting plan or optimising your database queries.
Does website speed affect SEO?
Yes, significantly. Search engines treat speed as a ranking factor. Core Web Vitals — particularly LCP and INP — are directly tied to load time. A slow site earns lower positions in search results and loses organic traffic over time.
For a full breakdown of all metrics and improvement strategies, read our detailed guide to website speed and TTFB.