How It Works
The LoadForge Score combines data from multiple performance metrics to generate a single, easy-to-understand letter grade (A-F) that represents your site’s overall performance.Weighted Scoring Components
LoadForge Score Components
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40% Core Web Vitals - Real user experience metrics from CrUX data:
- Time to First Byte (TTFB)
- First Contentful Paint (FCP)
- Largest Contentful Paint (LCP)
- Cumulative Layout Shift (CLS)
- Interaction to Next Paint (INP)
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30% Response Time - Server performance metrics:
- Average response time
- Response time consistency
- Uptime percentage
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30% Lighthouse Performance - Technical performance metrics:
- Overall performance score
- Accessibility score
- Best practices score
- SEO score
Rating Scale
A
90-100%: Excellent performance across all metrics
B
80-89%: Good performance with minor improvements needed
C
70-79%: Fair performance with several areas for improvement
D
60-69%: Poor performance requiring significant optimization
F
0-59%: Very poor performance requiring urgent attention
If your site has insufficient data in any category, you’ll see a gray “N/A” badge. Continue monitoring to generate enough data for a complete score.
Why It Matters
The LoadForge Score is more than just a number—it directly correlates with user experience and business metrics:- User Retention: Sites with A or B scores typically have 25% higher user retention rates
- Conversion Rates: Each letter grade improvement correlates with a 7-12% increase in conversion rates
- SEO Rankings: Higher scores often translate to better search engine visibility
- Bounce Rate: Lower-scoring sites experience bounce rates up to 40% higher than high-scoring sites