Originally published at: https://mainwp.com/optimizing-wordpress-websites-for-interaction-to-next-paint-inp/
Struggling to Optimize Your WordPress Site for Interaction to Next Paint (INP)?
Starting in March 2024, Google is replacing First Input Delay (FID) with Interaction to Next Paint (INP) as a key metric in its Core Web Vitals. INP measures your site’s responsiveness by assessing the time from a user’s interaction until the next visual update. This shift means that all user interactions—not just the first—are crucial for your site’s performance and SEO ranking.
In our latest blog post, we delve into why INP is essential and how you can optimize your WordPress site to meet this new standard. Learn how to:
Improve general performance by using reliable hosting, efficient themes, and minimizing plugins.
Enhance main thread availability by breaking down large JavaScript tasks and avoiding layout thrashing.
Implement lazy loading to delay non-critical resources and speed up initial load times.
Optimize JavaScript by removing unnecessary code, minifying files, and deferring non-critical scripts.
Identify and fix root causes using tools like Lighthouse and PageSpeed Insights.
We also highlight top WordPress plugins like WP Rocket, Flying Scripts, and NitroPack that can help you achieve optimal INP performance.
Don’t let Google’s update catch you off guard. Read our comprehensive guide to ensure your WordPress site remains fast, responsive, and user-friendly.