> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.loadforge.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# User Experience

> How are real users experiencing your site?

Once a host is verified, LoadForge will automatically monitor its **CrUX data**—live readings from Chrome browsers that reflect real user experience metrics.

## About CrUX

The **Chrome User Experience Report (CrUX)** collects anonymized, real-world performance data from Chrome users visiting your website. This dataset provides insights into how real users experience your site, highlighting potential bottlenecks and areas for improvement.

## HTTP/S Performance Metrics

<Tip>TTFB under 200ms is considered excellent. If your TTFB is consistently above 500ms, consider implementing caching, optimizing database queries, or upgrading your server resources.</Tip>

For HTTP/S performance, we primarily focus on **TTFB (Time to First Byte)** and **FCP (First Contentful Paint)**. These metrics measure how quickly your site starts displaying content to users and are directly tied to the performance of your backend infrastructure.

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* **TTFB (Time to First Byte)**: Measures the delay before a user receives the first byte from your server.
* **FCP (First Contentful Paint)**: Indicates when the first visible element of your site appears to users.

Optimizing these metrics ensures a **fast and responsive** experience for your users, improving engagement and satisfaction.

## Web Performance Metrics

Web performance metrics relate to the front-end experience of your site, including layout shifts, interaction delays, and overall smoothness. These factors influence how **snappy and fluid** your website feels after it has loaded.

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Key metrics include:

* **CLS (Cumulative Layout Shift)**: Measures unexpected page movement, which can be frustrating for users.
* **INP (Interaction to Next Paint)**: Evaluates responsiveness by measuring interaction delays.
* **LCP (Largest Contentful Paint)**: Tracks the loading time of the largest visible element.

Improving these metrics enhances **user experience, engagement, and conversion rates**.

## Graphing Over Time

LoadForge stores and tracks these results **each month**, allowing you to monitor real user experience trends over time. This enables you to:

* **Compare performance improvements** after optimization efforts.
* **Identify seasonal traffic changes** that may impact performance.
* **Detect regressions** after updates or infrastructure changes.

## Why These Metrics Matter

These performance indicators are **crucial** for both **SEO rankings** and **user experience**.

* **SEO Impact**: Google prioritizes fast, user-friendly websites in search rankings. Poor performance can lower your visibility in search results.
* **User Experience**: A faster, more responsive website leads to **higher engagement, lower bounce rates, and increased conversions**.

By regularly monitoring and optimizing these metrics, you ensure that your website provides an optimal experience for users while maintaining strong SEO performance.

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<Note>
  CrUX metrics are now part of our new [Performance Monitoring](/performance/overview) section. For detailed CrUX analysis, visit the [Core Web Vitals](/performance/crux-metrics) page.
</Note>