The Performance tab in your Web60 portal gives you a snapshot of how fast your website loads. This guide explains what each number means and why it matters.
Where to find your performance score
Log in to the Web60 portal and go to Dashboard, then select your site. Click the Performance tab. You will see separate scores for mobile and desktop, each rated from 0 to 100.
The path in your browser will be /dashboard/[your-site]/performance.
What the score colours mean
Your score is colour-coded to give you a quick indication of how your site is performing:
- Red (0 to 49) — The site has significant performance issues that are likely affecting visitors and search rankings.
- Amber (50 to 89) — The site is reasonably fast but there is room for improvement.
- Green (90 to 100) — The site loads quickly and meets Google's recommended thresholds.
Most small business websites should aim for a green score on desktop. A high amber or green score on mobile is a good target.
LCP: Largest Contentful Paint
LCP measures how long it takes for the largest visible element on the page to finish loading. This is usually the main image or heading that visitors see first.
- Good: under 2.5 seconds
- Needs improvement: 2.5 to 4 seconds
- Poor: over 4 seconds
A slow LCP often means the main image on the page is too large or the server is taking too long to respond.
CLS: Cumulative Layout Shift
CLS measures how much the page layout moves around as it loads. If you have ever tried to tap a button on a website and the page shifted so you tapped the wrong thing, that is a layout shift.
- Good: under 0.1
- Needs improvement: 0.1 to 0.25
- Poor: over 0.25
Common causes of layout shift include images without set dimensions, ads loading late, and fonts that swap in after the page appears.
Why this matters for Google ranking
Google uses these metrics as part of its ranking algorithm. Two websites with similar content will not rank equally if one loads in under two seconds and the other takes six seconds. A faster site gives visitors a better experience, which Google rewards with better visibility in search results.
What you can do
If your scores are in the red or amber range, there are a few practical steps to consider:
- Check your images. Large, uncompressed images are the most common cause of slow loading. Resize them to the dimensions they are displayed at and use a modern format like WebP.
- Review your plugins. Every active plugin adds processing time. Deactivate any you are not using.
- Clear your cache. If you have recently made changes, clearing the cache ensures visitors get the latest, optimised version of your pages.
You do not need to chase a perfect 100. A consistent green score on desktop and high amber or green on mobile means your site is performing well for your visitors and for Google.
Frequently asked questions
Why is my mobile score lower than my desktop score?
Mobile scores simulate a mid-range phone on a slower connection. Desktop scores simulate a modern computer on a fast connection. It is normal for mobile to be 10 to 30 points lower than desktop.
Does a low performance score hurt my Google ranking?
Google uses Core Web Vitals as one of many ranking signals. A very slow site may rank lower than a faster competitor when all other factors are equal, but content relevance still matters most.
How often does the performance score update?
The Web60 portal runs a fresh test each time you visit the Performance tab. Scores can vary slightly between tests depending on server load and network conditions at that moment.
Last updated: 4 April 2026