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Slow First Contentful Paint (FCP) on Shopify

Users see a blank screen for too long before any content appears.

Issue ID: PERF-FCP-001Severity: majorEffort: M

Why this matters

Users see a blank screen for too long before any content appears. This affects load speed, Core Web Vitals, and how many visitors stay long enough to convert.

Shopify fix path

How to fix this on Shopify

Optimize theme and app load.

  1. 1Compress product and hero imagery.
  2. 2Remove non-essential Shopify apps or scripts.
  3. 3Review theme sections that add render-blocking assets.

After you fix it

  • Run Lighthouse and confirm FCP < 1.8s

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