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Missing Preload for Critical Asset on Squarespace

Critical resources (LCP image, key fonts, hero CSS) are not preloaded, causing them to be discovered late in the loading waterfall.

Issue ID: CWV-PRELOAD-001Severity: moderateEffort: S

Why this matters

Critical resources (LCP image, key fonts, hero CSS) are not preloaded, causing them to be discovered late in the loading waterfall. This affects load speed, Core Web Vitals, and how many visitors stay long enough to convert.

Squarespace fix path

How to fix this on Squarespace

Trim images and custom scripts.

  1. 1Compress images and videos.
  2. 2Audit code injection and third-party scripts.
  3. 3Republish and run another speed test.

After you fix it

  • Check Network waterfall and confirm critical assets load early

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