Run a Quick Speed Test and PageSpeed Insights in Outranker

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Written by FredLast updated 4 hours ago

This document explains how to measure and interpret your website speed using the Website Speed tools inside Outranker, including both Quick Speed Test and PageSpeed Insights results.

Go to www.outranker.ai

1. Access the Website Speed Tool

Log into your Outranker dashboard. From the left-hand menu, click LLM SEO Optimization, and then navigate to Website Speed.

Access the Website Speed Tool

Here, you will see two tabs: Quick Speed Test and PageSpeed Insights.

Access the Website Speed Tool

You can run and analyze each of these tests separately.

Access the Website Speed Tool

You can also read the section “Why website speed matters for AI visibility” on this page to understand why performance is important for AI search and rankings.

2. Enter Your Website URL and Run the Test

In the Website Speed section, type your website URL into the input field. Then click Analyze to start the tests.

Enter Your Website URL and Run the Test

Allow some time for Outranker to analyze your website. Both the Quick Speed Test and PageSpeed Insights tests will run, and their results will begin to appear on the screen. You will also see a Test Results History section where previous runs are listed.

3. Review Mobile and Desktop Scores

When the tests are complete, you will see separate performance scores for mobile and desktop.

Review Mobile and Desktop Scores

You will clearly see two distinct scores displayed for each device type.

Review Mobile and Desktop Scores

Use these scores to understand how your site performs on different devices and to identify whether mobile or desktop needs more optimization.

4. Analyze Score Breakdown and Recommendations

Scroll down to review the detailed information provided with your results, including:

  • Score breakdown to see how each performance factor contributes to your overall score

Analyze Score Breakdown and Recommendations
  • Score calculator to understand how metrics are weighted

Analyze Score Breakdown and Recommendations
  • Recommendations and issues, listing specific items that are affecting your website speed

Analyze Score Breakdown and Recommendations
  • Detailed metrics, showing the key performance metrics that impact your site

Analyze Score Breakdown and Recommendations
  • The elements that are affecting the website and the loading timeline, which visualizes how your page loads over time

Analyze Score Breakdown and Recommendations
Analyze Score Breakdown and Recommendations

Under Detailed Metrics, you can further explore:

  • Optimization recommendations

  • Diagnostics for in-depth technical checks

Analyze Score Breakdown and Recommendations
  • Items that have passed, indicating what is already well optimized

Analyze Score Breakdown and Recommendations
Analyze Score Breakdown and Recommendations

Use these insights to prioritize fixes, improve your site’s loading speed, and enhance its visibility for AI-driven search.

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