Core Web Vitals Optimization
LCP (Loading)
Target: < 2.5s
- Convert to WebP/AVIF
- Preload hero images
- Defer non-critical JS
- Use CDN for assets
CLS (Stability)
Target: < 0.1
- Set width/height on images
- Reserve space for ads
- Self-host critical fonts
- Avoid top-pushing content
INP (Interact)
Target: < 200ms
- Break up long tasks
- Optimize event handlers
- Code splitting
- Remove unused JS
Mobile-First Optimization
Sitemap & Robots.txt
Robots.txt Configuration
robots.txt
User-agent: *
Allow: /
# Block admin & private areas
Disallow: /admin/
Disallow: /api/
Disallow: /private/
# Allow public resources
Allow: /images/
Allow: /public/
Sitemap: https://isaacbenyakar.com/sitemap.xml
XML Sitemap Checklist
- Clean 200 OK URLs only
- Canonical versions only
- Auto-updates on publish
- Submitted to GSC & Bing
Canonical URL Implementation
Prevent duplicate content issues by explicitly telling Google which version of a page is the "master" copy.
<link rel="canonical" href="https://isaacbenyakar.com/current-page/" />
Common Issues to Fix:
- Self-Referencing: Every page should point to itself by default.
- Parameters:
/shop?sort=priceshould canonicalize to/shop. - Consistency: Always use HTTPS and non-www (or your chosen preferred domain).
- Trailing Slash: Choose one (trailing slash or no slash) and stick to it.
HTTPS & Security Headers
| Feature | Check | Why |
|---|---|---|
| SSL Certificate | Valid & Auto-renewing | Trust signal, ranking factor. |
| HTTP Strict Transport (HSTS) | Enabled (max-age=31536000) | Forces secure connections. |
| X-Content-Type-Options | nosniff | Prevents MIME type sniffing. |
| X-Frame-Options | SAMEORIGIN | Prevents clickjacking. |
Quick Audit Checklist (Pre-Launch)
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About Isaac Benyakar
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