How to Test WordPress Site Speed from Your Browser

In this tutorial, I show you how to measure your WordPress site speed using Lighthouse, a powerful, built-in browser tool. Learn how fast your website loads for your visitors on desktop computers and mobile devices. This step-by-step guide is perfect for beginners who want to understand their site's performance and improve the user experience. Key Highlights: Setting up an incognito tab to ensure accurate test results. Accessing your WordPress site’s pages for testing. Utilizing Google Chrome's Developer Tools and selecting the Lighthouse tab. Customizing settings for mobile or desktop performance analysis. Running the speed tests. Testing to cover both mobile and desktop experiences. Why Site Speed Matters: A fast-loading site enhances user experience, improves SEO rankings, and increases visitor retention. Don’t Miss Out! If you find this tutorial helpful, like the video and subscribe for more WordPress tips and tricks. Have questions? Drop them in the comments below—I’m here to help! Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:26 - Open Private Browser 0:44 - Open Website Page 0:56 - Open DevTools Window 1:11 - Open Lighthouse Option 1:37 - Select Test Options 1:48 - Start Speed Test 2:04 - Review Test Results 2:26 - Rerun Test 2:55 - Conclusion Need a domain name? I recommend Cloudflare. https://www.cloudflare.com/en-gb/products/registrar/ Need cheap hosting with a free domain and free migration? I recommend SetraHost. https://www.setrahost.com/clients/aff.php?aff=56 (Affiliate Link)