How Fast is SanityPress?

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Mitchell Christ
Mitchell Christ
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In today's digital landscape, speed is criticalā€”for both users and developers. SanityPress, a Next.js and Sanity.io starter template built with Tailwind CSS, is designed to deliver exceptional performance. Recent performance tests show that SanityPress achieves near-perfect Lighthouse scores across key categories like performance, SEO, best practices, and accessibility.

Why Website Speed Matters

For developers and users alike, fast websites create a better experience. As shown in the Lighthouse and Vercel performance reports below, SanityPress consistently achieves top scores, ensuring optimal load times and seamless browsing.

Google's Pagespeed Insights (Lighthouse)
Google's Pagespeed Insights (Lighthouse)
Vercel Speed Insights
Vercel Speed Insights

For Developers:

  • Optimized User Experience: Built on Next.js and Sanity.io, SanityPress offers static site generation and a flexible API-based content management system. The integration with Tailwind CSS ensures minimal CSS output, resulting in incredibly fast load times. This allows developers to focus on building functionality, knowing the performance side is fully optimized.
  • Enhanced Core Web Vitals: SanityPress excels in critical web performance metrics, such as Largest Contentful Paint (LCP), First Input Delay (FID), and Cumulative Layout Shift (CLS). These metrics contribute to a seamless, responsive experience, both for developers during the build process and for end-users.

For Users:

  • Instant Gratification: Nobody likes waiting for a website to load. With SanityPress, pages appear almost instantly, thanks to load times under 1.2 seconds. This creates a smooth and satisfying experience, making it easy for users to find what they need without frustration.
  • Instant Publishing: As of v5.0, content can be pushed live near instantly with Sanity's new Live Content API. No need to re-deploy each time after content changes are madeā€”just hit "publish" and it's reflected on your site!
  • Effortless Browsing: Whether on desktop or mobile, users can move seamlessly through the site. With zero delays and no awkward shifts in layout, SanityPress ensures a clean, polished experience that feels intuitive and effortless from start to finish.
  • Stay Engaged: Fast websites keep visitors engaged, and thatā€™s exactly what SanityPress delivers. The quick, responsive design encourages users to stick around longer, explore more, and enjoy a hassle-free journey through the site.

Speed's Role in SEO

Search engines now prioritize fast websites when determining rankings. A fast site powered by Lighthouse-perfect scores ensures better search engine visibility. Hereā€™s why:

  • Improved Core Web Vitals directly influence SEO, positioning fast websites higher in search results.
  • Lower Bounce Rates: Faster load times lead to longer user sessions and lower bounce rates, both of which positively affect rankings.
  • Better Crawlability: Search engine bots can efficiently index a faster site, leading to improved discoverability and SEO performance.

Ready, Set, Impress.

SanityPress was built to give websites the performance edge they need. Combining the power of Next.js, Sanity.io, and Tailwind CSS, SanityPress offers a foundation for websites that not only perform exceptionally but also leave a lasting impression. With near-perfect scores across the board, itā€™s clear: SanityPress is the key to creating websites that are ready to set the stage and impress.

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Blazingly fast.