Performance
· 17 checks — Lighthouse + waterfall + sustainability rolled into one auditable list.Performance-focused optimization plan with CWV assessment, top offenders, and time estimates
First Contentful Paint First Contentful Paint — how long until the browser renders the first piece of content. Under 1.8s is good.
4.08 s
Largest Contentful Paint Largest Contentful Paint — how long until the largest visible element loads. Under 2.5s is good.
5.36 s
Total Blocking Time Total Blocking Time — total time the main thread was blocked, preventing user input. Under 200ms is good.
2.54 s
Cumulative Layout Shift Cumulative Layout Shift — measures visual stability. How much the page layout shifts during loading. Under 0.1 is good.
0.041
Speed Index Speed Index — how quickly content is visually displayed during load. Under 3.4s is good.
4.09 s
Time to Interactive Time to Interactive — how long until the page is fully interactive and responds to user input. Under 3.8s is good.
14.97 s
Page Load Progression
DThird-Party ImpactAction100% third-party, 0 ms blockingFIX
FJS Execution CostAction5610ms total JS executionFIX
Main Thread Breakdown
| Script | Total | Scripting | Parse/Compile | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| https://www.thebalancemoney.com/career-planning-6265513 | 1112ms | 114ms | 33ms | 3rd |
| https://cdn.cookielaw.org/scripttemplates/202510.2.0/otGPP.js | 745ms | 669ms | 24ms | 3rd |
| Unattributable | 718ms | 17ms | 0ms | 3rd |
| https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtm.js?id=GTM-5P3SZGS | 488ms | 382ms | 80ms | 3rd |
| https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-5W831Q9V03&cx=c>m=4e64k1 | 478ms | 390ms | 84ms | 3rd |
| https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-DK3GDWHWJH&cx=c>m=4e64k1 | 414ms | 341ms | 70ms | 3rd |
| https://securepubads.g.doubleclick.net/pagead/managed/js/gpt/m202604210101/pubads_impl.js?cb=31098008 | 406ms | 292ms | 110ms | 3rd |
| https://www.thebalancemoney.com/static/2.64.0/cache/eNp9kl1uhDAMhC9UxBnaqurTSqt2L2ASw7qEGMWGFXv6BtQfQF4egpJ8E-PMpBQFJVd2EDVg-SWlJnD4VG73HXc9R4wqZYCJB52VX1K4K7p2L84oMHj0BnDMLaEYZFAKpDarY3GEPXeHfL5SS7E5FI0YPadSr4k1bz0ogwV4ecjcbTRYlydFlRDanilb-CfJrEKf2LWHnQW4T0J3zHZzrKnZSwJVstXlv2ASdEocD6J0kurlYzUNU2WZ0EODxUh4O6jbaLdkHSjf7Nd8q9ZQyVAZ4PV0_t9lPwRcLgj-x4ECetquLPnH5WUej9DSWJ68jbgOZaUyQlk3c0JN5OQy18FkaoYlgqIOzGm_tA58BrZbeT9f5mEhhdSgzs9boMZAopZK3Pblblwlny0gnSycMPsz4GUf4yrvXHhWNr3aBeqEcoUq4LOXb7zrqpg.min.js | 316ms | 250ms | 21ms | 3rd |
| https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtm.js?id=GTM-WT6XGWDH>m=4e64k1 | 291ms | 221ms | 62ms | 3rd |
| https://cdn.cookielaw.org/scripttemplates/202510.2.0/otBannerSdk.js | 210ms | 102ms | 79ms | 3rd |
Showing top 10 of 14 scripts
DJS BundlesAction15 scripts, 477 KB unusedFIX
Downloaded but never executed on this page.
| Script | Size | Unused | Minified | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| https://securepubads.g.doubleclick.net/pagead/managed/js/gpt/m202604210101/pubads_impl.js?cb=31098008 | 188 KB | 129 KB (69%) | ✓ | 3rd |
| https://cdn.cookielaw.org/scripttemplates/202510.2.0/otBannerSdk.js | 124 KB | 74 KB (60%) | ✓ | 3rd |
| https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-5W831Q9V03&cx=c>m=4e64k1 | 166 KB | 65 KB (39%) | ✓ | 3rd |
| https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtm.js?id=GTM-WT6XGWDH>m=4e64k1 | 123 KB | 61 KB (50%) | ✓ | 3rd |
| https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-DK3GDWHWJH&cx=c>m=4e64k1 | 151 KB | 60 KB (40%) | ✓ | 3rd |
| https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtm.js?id=GTM-5P3SZGS | 139 KB | 57 KB (41%) | ✓ | 3rd |
| https://www.thebalancemoney.com/static/2.64.0/cache/eNp9kl1uhDAMhC9UxBnaqurTSqt2L2ASw7qEGMWGFXv6BtQfQF4egpJ8E-PMpBQFJVd2EDVg-SWlJnD4VG73HXc9R4wqZYCJB52VX1K4K7p2L84oMHj0BnDMLaEYZFAKpDarY3GEPXeHfL5SS7E5FI0YPadSr4k1bz0ogwV4ecjcbTRYlydFlRDanilb-CfJrEKf2LWHnQW4T0J3zHZzrKnZSwJVstXlv2ASdEocD6J0kurlYzUNU2WZ0EODxUh4O6jbaLdkHSjf7Nd8q9ZQyVAZ4PV0_t9lPwRcLgj-x4ECetquLPnH5WUej9DSWJ68jbgOZaUyQlk3c0JN5OQy18FkaoYlgqIOzGm_tA58BrZbeT9f5mEhhdSgzs9boMZAopZK3Pblblwlny0gnSycMPsz4GUf4yrvXHhWNr3aBeqEcoUq4LOXb7zrqpg.min.js | 46 KB | 29 KB (64%) | ✓ | 3rd |
| https://d30qdagvt44524.cloudfront.net/production/segments?muid=9bd6559f-9315-4c7f-a9b9-8b08d566bdbf | 0 KB | — | ✓ | 3rd |
| https://static.cloudflareinsights.com/beacon.min.js/vcd15cbe7772f49c399c6a5babf22c1241717689176015 | 7 KB | — | ✓ | 3rd |
| https://cdn.cookielaw.org/scripttemplates/otSDKStub.js | 9 KB | — | ✓ | 3rd |
Consider code splitting or tree shaking to reduce unused code.
This bundle has high unused code — code-split or tree-shake to ship only what executes.
Source: web.dev / Lighthouse coverage
Consider code splitting or tree shaking to reduce unused code.
This bundle has high unused code — code-split or tree-shake to ship only what executes.
Source: web.dev / Lighthouse coverage
Consider code splitting or tree shaking to reduce unused code.
This bundle has high unused code — code-split or tree-shake to ship only what executes.
Source: web.dev / Lighthouse coverage
Consider code splitting or tree shaking to reduce unused code.
This bundle has high unused code — code-split or tree-shake to ship only what executes.
Source: web.dev / Lighthouse coverage
Consider code splitting or tree shaking to reduce unused code.
This bundle has high unused code — code-split or tree-shake to ship only what executes.
Source: web.dev / Lighthouse coverage
FPage Weight InventoryAction36 resources · 1.7 MB · 477 KB savings availableFIX
~476.5 KiB of savings available
| # | Resource | Type | Size | Cache | Unused | 3rd party | Issues |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | ||||||
| 36 resources | 1.7 MiB | ||||||
FHTTP CachingActionNo cache headersFIX
No Cache-Control header
Adding a Cache-Control header can significantly improve repeat-visit performance.
CPage Weight BudgetAction1.7 MB transferred, 36 requestsREVIEW
Large JavaScript bundles delay interactivity. Split code by route or defer non-critical scripts.
JavaScript bundle is large — code-split routes and lazy-load off-screen components to defer.
Source: web.dev
CGreen HostingActionWhether the site is served from green-energy infrastructureREVIEW
Green Hosting
No green hosting detected
A+Text CompressionAll text resources are compressedPASS
A+Image Optimization3 images, 0 KB saveablePASS
A+Font Loading4 fonts (183 KB)PASS
Web fonts
4
183 KB total
Render-blocking
0
of 4
Dominant font-display
swap
Most common across fonts
Font loading timeline
Optimization checklist
- Preload critical fonts (priority=high)
- Use woff2 format for all fonts
- Set font-display to swap, optional, or fallback
- Subset large fonts (≤100 KB each)
A+Resource CachingAll resources properly cachedPASS
A+Critical Rendering PathNo render-blocking resourcesPASS
A+Resource HintsNo optimization neededPASS
A+Render-Blocking ResourcesNo render-blocking resources detectedPASS
A+Third-Party ResourcesNo third-party resources detectedPASS
Network Waterfall36 requests over 2564msINFO
Third-Party Script CostPer-script blocking time, transfer cost, and cache headersINFO
| Script | Category | Execution | Transfer | Unused | Monthly Cost | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
www.thebalancemoney.com www.thebalancemoney.com | Other | 1112ms | 92 KB | — | $15/mo | Costly |
OneTrust cdn.cookielaw.org | Consent | 745ms | 22 KB | — | $10/mo | Essential |
Unattributable Unattributable | Other | 718ms | 0 KB | — | $10/mo | Costly |
Google Tag Manager www.googletagmanager.com | Tag Manager | 488ms | 139 KB | 41% | $6/mo | Costly |
Google Tag Manager www.googletagmanager.com | Tag Manager | 478ms | 166 KB | 39% | $6/mo | Costly |
Google Tag Manager www.googletagmanager.com | Tag Manager | 414ms | 151 KB | 40% | $5/mo | Costly |
securepubads.g.doubleclick.net securepubads.g.doubleclick.net | Other | 406ms | 188 KB | 69% | $5/mo | Costly |
www.thebalancemoney.com www.thebalancemoney.com | Other | 316ms | 46 KB | 64% | $4/mo | Costly |
Google Tag Manager www.googletagmanager.com | Tag Manager | 291ms | 123 KB | 50% | $4/mo | Costly |
OneTrust cdn.cookielaw.org | Consent | 210ms | 124 KB | 60% | $3/mo | Essential |
OneTrust cdn.cookielaw.org | Consent | 140ms | 9 KB | — | $2/mo | Essential |
securepubads.g.doubleclick.net securepubads.g.doubleclick.net | Other | 132ms | 34 KB | — | $2/mo | Optional |
www.thebalancemoney.com www.thebalancemoney.com | Other | 100ms | 13 KB | — | $1/mo | Optional |
static.cloudflareinsights.com static.cloudflareinsights.com | Other | 59ms | 7 KB | — | $1/mo | Optional |
These scripts may cost more than they're worth
- www.thebalancemoney.com adds 1112ms and costs ~$15/month
- Unattributable adds 718ms and costs ~$10/month
- Google Tag Manager adds 488ms and costs ~$6/month
- Google Tag Manager adds 478ms and costs ~$6/month
- Google Tag Manager adds 414ms and costs ~$5/month
- securepubads.g.doubleclick.net adds 406ms and costs ~$5/month
- www.thebalancemoney.com adds 316ms and costs ~$4/month
- Google Tag Manager adds 291ms and costs ~$4/month
100% of JavaScript execution time is spent on third-party scripts. Consider auditing which scripts are essential.
When third-party JS execution time exceeds your own, performance gains from frontend work are capped by code you don't own.
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Every millisecond of third-party JS competes with your own for main-thread time. If their share is bigger than yours, optimization on your code base barely moves the needle. Audit, defer, or remove third-parties before further frontend optimization. Use Lighthouse's third-party audit to identify the worst offenders.
Source: web.dev
www.thebalancemoney.com takes 1112ms of CPU time. Consider loading it asynchronously or replacing it with a lighter alternative.
This script has high main-thread execution time — optimize hot paths or defer.
Source: web.dev
Unattributable takes 718ms of CPU time. Consider loading it asynchronously or replacing it with a lighter alternative.
This script has high main-thread execution time — optimize hot paths or defer.
Source: web.dev
Google Tag Manager takes 488ms of CPU time. Consider loading it asynchronously or replacing it with a lighter alternative.
This script has high main-thread execution time — optimize hot paths or defer.
Source: web.dev
Google Tag Manager takes 478ms of CPU time. Consider loading it asynchronously or replacing it with a lighter alternative.
This script has high main-thread execution time — optimize hot paths or defer.
Source: web.dev
Google Tag Manager takes 414ms of CPU time. Consider loading it asynchronously or replacing it with a lighter alternative.
This script has high main-thread execution time — optimize hot paths or defer.
Source: web.dev
securepubads.g.doubleclick.net takes 406ms of CPU time. Consider loading it asynchronously or replacing it with a lighter alternative.
This script has high main-thread execution time — optimize hot paths or defer.
Source: web.dev
69% of securepubads.g.doubleclick.net's code is unused. The script may be loading features you don't use.
Bundle has high unused-code ratio — tree-shaking and route-splitting recover the wasted bytes.
Source: web.dev
www.thebalancemoney.com takes 316ms of CPU time. Consider loading it asynchronously or replacing it with a lighter alternative.
This script has high main-thread execution time — optimize hot paths or defer.
Source: web.dev
64% of www.thebalancemoney.com's code is unused. The script may be loading features you don't use.
Bundle has high unused-code ratio — tree-shaking and route-splitting recover the wasted bytes.
Source: web.dev
Google Tag Manager takes 291ms of CPU time. Consider loading it asynchronously or replacing it with a lighter alternative.
This script has high main-thread execution time — optimize hot paths or defer.
Source: web.dev
60% of OneTrust's code is unused. The script may be loading features you don't use.
Bundle has high unused-code ratio — tree-shaking and route-splitting recover the wasted bytes.
Source: web.dev