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My Shopify homepage must reach a solid Grade A on both mobile and desktop when tested on GTmetrix. Right now the site lags behind because of slow loading times and some unrefined JavaScript and Liquid snippets. I already rely on three third-party helpers—an image-compression app, a caching app, and an SEO plugin—but those alone are not getting me across the finish line. SEO LAB - SEO OPTIMISER GPT LAB The job is focused on: • Squeezing every millisecond out of the initial load, render and Time to Interactive • Cleaning, deferring or replacing bulky scripts without breaking existing functionality • Making sure any remaining images, fonts and CSS are served in the most efficient way possible, fully compatible with my current plugins • not breaking the template or design Deliverables I will accept: 1. Optimised theme files (Liquid, JS, CSS) uploaded to a duplicate theme, ready for publish 2. A before-and-after GTmetrix report (mobile and desktop) proving a Grade A score 3. Brief, clear notes on the key changes so I can maintain them after launch All visual design, layout and SEO meta data must stay intact. Please be comfortable working inside Shopify’s theme editor, using best-practice performance tools such as Lighthouse, WebPageTest, lazy-loading techniques and modern asset compression. A quick turnaround is ideal; once the Grade A is confirmed, the project is complete.
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Hello, I can optimize your Shopify homepage to achieve Grade A on GTmetrix for both mobile and desktop. By refining Liquid, JS, and CSS, deferring heavy scripts, and ensuring images, fonts, and assets load efficiently, I’ll keep your design intact while boosting speed. Do you prefer me to focus first on script cleanup or image optimization for the fastest impact? I’ve done similar work with great success and confident to fulfill your requirements. Let’s talk.
€100 EUR in 7 days
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Hello, As a seasoned web developer with years of experience at one of Pakistan’s largest web service providers, optimizing Shopify sites in a way that not only elevates their performance but also maintains their core design and functionality is the bedrock of my expertise. E-commerce sites can falter when bogged down by slow loading times and unrefined snippets, so I’ll bring to bear my skillset in CSS, HTML, JavaScript, and PHP to address those challenges. Understanding the importance of third-party applications, I'll utilize modern asset compression tools alongside my knowledge in GTmetrix optimization to deliver an optimized site without compromising your current plugins. Moreover, my team is no stranger to maximizing efficiency with Shopify themes while still ensuring that SEO metadata and layout remain intact. This project requires not only refined technical skills but also good communication skills, and I’m positive I can check both boxes. Additionally, we'll employ best practice performance tools such as Lighthouse & WebPageTest to accurately report before-and-after GTmetrix scores; helping you understand the precise effects of our optimizations while providing clear post-launch notes that you can work with under normal circumstances. To summarize, I am enthusiastic about turning your dreams of a Grade-A GTmetrix Shopify site into a tangible reality. Let's work together! Thanks!
€30 EUR in 1 day
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Hello sir, I read your requirements and understand very-well and ready to start work from now. Thank you
€30 EUR in 1 day
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Hello, I can optimize your Shopify store to achieve a **GTmetrix Grade A** on both desktop and mobile without affecting the design or functionality. I'll work on your duplicate theme, optimize **Liquid, JavaScript, CSS, images, fonts, and third-party scripts**, and ensure everything remains compatible with your existing apps. My process includes reducing render-blocking resources, deferring unnecessary scripts, improving Core Web Vitals, optimizing asset delivery, and testing with **GTmetrix, Lighthouse, and WebPageTest**. You'll receive: * An optimized duplicate theme ready to publish. * Before-and-after GTmetrix reports for desktop and mobile. * A summary of all performance improvements made. I'm ready to start immediately and deliver a fast turnaround. **Best regards,** **Muhammad Rizwan LA**
€19 EUR in 1 day
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Hi, I’m a senior developer with 20+ years of experience, Top Rated on Freelancer.com with 1,500+ completed projects and a 5-star record, and I’ve optimized Shopify stores for GTmetrix Grade A before. I’ll audit your site’s current performance using GTmetrix, Lighthouse, and WebPageTest to pinpoint bottlenecks in your Liquid, JavaScript, CSS, and image handling. Then I’ll compress and resize images, defer non-critical scripts, inline critical CSS, and optimize font delivery while preserving your plugins and design. I’ll work in a duplicated theme to test changes without risk, then provide before/after GTmetrix reports and concise notes for maintenance. I can start immediately.
€12 EUR in 1 day
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Hi, I can see the hidden issue here: your store doesn’t need a redesign, it needs a cleaner performance path without upsetting the theme, apps, or conversion flow. I’ve optimized Shopify themes by trimming Liquid/JS/CSS bloat, deferring non-critical scripts, and improving asset delivery while keeping design and SEO intact. I’ll work inside a duplicate theme, keep your current image, caching, and SEO apps compatible, and focus on the exact bottlenecks affecting GTmetrix on mobile and desktop. I’ve shared an initial estimate based on your description, and once we go over a few technical or functional details, I’ll confirm the exact cost and delivery schedule. If helpful, I can first audit the homepage, isolate the biggest render-blocking assets, then implement and verify the changes with before/after reports. Could you share the current theme name and which apps or snippets are most critical to keep untouched? Best regards, Asad
€75 EUR in 3 days
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Hi! My name is Marjan and I'm here to offer you my services as a skilled applicant with over a decade of experience working on Freelancer.com. l believe I am the best fit candidate for this project due to my extensive experience; I would like to have a discussion to get to know that we both are on the same page. Once the scope will be locked, I will start working on it right away.
€200 EUR in 7 days
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Hi, I can optimize your Shopify homepage to achieve a GTmetrix Grade A on both mobile and desktop without affecting the design, SEO, or existing functionality. I'll work on a duplicate theme, optimize the Liquid, JavaScript, CSS, images, fonts, and third-party scripts to improve loading speed and Time to Interactive. You'll receive the optimized theme, before-and-after GTmetrix reports, and a short summary of the changes made. I have 10+ years of experience with Shopify and website performance optimization and can start immediately. Thank you. Regards, Sai
€30 EUR in 1 day
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tting Grade A on both mobile and desktop for a Shopify homepage is usually less about adding another app and more about how the theme actually renders — which is where your image, caching and SEO plugins hit a ceiling. I'd work on a duplicate theme so your live store and current SEO meta stay untouched, then attack the exact things GTmetrix penalises: render-blocking JS and CSS, Time to Interactive and LCP. My approach: audit the homepage waterfall in GTmetrix, Lighthouse and WebPageTest to find what's really blocking the first paint. Then defer or async non-critical scripts, inline critical CSS and lazy-load below-the-fold images and iframes, self-host and preload fonts with font-display swap, and clean up the heavy Liquid loops and snippets slowing render. Anything a third-party app injects globally gets scoped so it only loads where needed. You'd get the optimised Liquid/JS/CSS on the duplicate theme ready to publish, before/after reports for both views, and short maintenance notes. We run performance work like this across Shopify stores, including a B2B app live on 1,200+ shops, so app-injected bloat and theme trade-offs are familiar territory. One thing that shapes the plan: what's the current LCP element on your homepage — a hero banner, a video, or a slideshow? That's usually where the biggest mobile gains hide. Muhammad Saad
€30 EUR in 3 days
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Hello, I see you’re looking to improve your Shopify homepage performance to achieve a Grade A on GTmetrix for both mobile and desktop. It sounds like you’ve already taken some steps with third-party apps, but now you need a more hands-on approach to optimize your theme files and enhance load times. With 7+ years of experience in web development and a solid background in Shopify, I can help streamline your Liquid, JavaScript, and CSS code without affecting the design or functionality. My focus will be on optimizing the loading process, deferring heavy scripts, and ensuring your images and assets are served efficiently. To better understand your needs, could you let me know if there are specific scripts or elements that you’re particularly concerned about during this optimization? Best regards, Ivan Mandinski
€19 EUR in 2 days
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As a seasoned web developer with extensive experience in Shopify, I believe I am the ideal candidate to optimize your site and elevate its GTmetrix score. My proficiency in HTML, CSS, and other web development technologies combined with my expertise in SEO optimization will help me enhance your site's performance without compromising the design or layout. Over the years, I've developed a knack for squeezing every millisecond out of a website's loading times while preserving essential functionality. I guarantee to clean, defer or replace bulky scripts that currently affect your site's speed, so you don't have to worry about any broken code. Moreover, my familiarity with Shopify's theme editor and experience using performance tools such as Lighthouse and WebPageTest positions me perfectly to implement modern asset compression techniques and lazy-loading approaches. By availing of my services, you're not only investing in a quick turnaround time but also ensuring a site that delivers the Grade A performance you desire, proven through comprehensive before-and-after GTmetrix reports
€19 EUR in 7 days
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Getting a Grade A on GTmetrix isn't just about installing optimization apps—it requires careful cleanup of Liquid templates, JavaScript, CSS, fonts, and third-party assets without affecting your store's functionality. I can optimize your Shopify theme on a duplicate copy, improve loading performance, defer unnecessary assets, and provide before-and-after GTmetrix reports along with clear documentation of all changes. A couple of quick questions: 1. Which Shopify theme are you using (Dawn, Prestige, custom, etc.)? 2. Besides the listed apps, are there any other third-party scripts installed? Best regards, Ahtesham
€30 EUR in 3 days
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I will achieve a Grade A GTmetrix result for your Shopify homepage on both mobile and desktop. I specialize in Shopify liquid optimization and frontend performance. My process involves minifying CSS and Javascript, optimizing image delivery through lazy loading, and fixing render blocking resources that slow down Shopify themes. I have successfully optimized dozens of stores to pass Core Web Vitals and reach top tier GTmetrix grades within your specified budget. I will ensure your site remains fully functional while stripping away the bloat causing your current lower score. I am ready to start right now on Get Grade A GTmetrix Shopify. Please message me so I can run an initial audit and begin the speed improvements immediately.
€30 EUR in 1 day
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Hello, I'll push your Shopify speed to Grade A by tightening Frontend Development, pruning JavaScript, and refining HTML without altering visuals. I'll audit Liquid snippets and the three apps you rely on (image compression, caching, SEO) to ensure compatibility while removing bottlenecks. My approach defers non-critical scripts, enables lazy loading for images, optimizes font loading, and compresses assets for faster delivery, all while preserving layout and SEO metadata. I'll implement changes inside a duplicate theme and provide a clear before-and-after GTmetrix report (mobile and desktop) that proves Grade A. I’ll also document the key changes in plain terms so you can maintain performance after launch. Deliverables: Optimized theme files (Liquid, JS, CSS) in a duplicate theme; GTmetrix reports; maintenance notes. Timeline: quick turnaround; once Grade A is confirmed, project is complete. Next steps: I can begin immediately and deliver within 2-4 days depending on testing windows. Best regards, A results-focused developer
€100 EUR in 1 day
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Hello, I understand you need a Shopify theme optimized for GTmetrix Grade A, focusing on load speed and script efficiency without breaking plugins or design. I recently rebuilt a Shopify theme for a client where we reduced TTFB by 40% by refactoring Liquid snippets and deferring non-critical JS, though we had to keep a legacy app dependency. I’d approach this using Lighthouse audits to pinpoint bottlenecks, then selectively compress CSS/JS, lazy-load offscreen images, and optimize font delivery—all while preserving plugin compatibility. I’ll test every change in a staged environment and provide a diff of edits so you can maintain the optimizations later. The goal is a measurable improvement in Core Web Vitals that directly impacts conversions and bounce rates. If we're aligned, I can start right now. Thanks, Denis.
€150 EUR in 2 days
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Hello, I came across your Get Grade-A GTmetrix Shopify and I am very interested in working with you. I have reviewed your requirements and full understand the scope of expectations. I specialize in PHP, CSS, HTML, Web Development, Website Optimization, and have successfully delivered similar projects before. I am committed to delivering high-quality work with reliability, clarity and professionalism. I work transparently throughout the project progress, deadlines and expectation stay clear at every stage. I would be glad to disucss further details and am ready to start immediately. Looking forward to hearing from you.
€100 EUR in 1 day
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Hello! We can optimize your Shopify theme and performance to reach the target score. 1. Can you share access to a duplicate theme for the work? 2. Which page or pages should we use for the GTmetrix benchmark? — About us We are dZENcode – a full-cycle IT company for digital product development: from design and programming to integrations and post-release support. We build projects from scratch and also work on existing solutions that need further development, improvements, or technical support. You can find detailed information about our services and rates on our official website: https://dzencode.com. Please review it – after that, we can discuss the details and agree on the next step. ⚠️ After clarifying all details, we will define the scope, the suitable cooperation format – task-based, outsourcing, or outstaffing – and the final cost. Projects are guaranteed to reach release with us: • 10+ years providing IT services; • 90+ in-house specialists; • 250+ public reviews since 2015; • We support products under SLA after launch; • We work under NDA and a company contract!
€19 EUR in 7 days
6.7
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Hi, I can optimize your Shopify homepage for a GTmetrix Grade A on mobile and desktop while keeping the design, layout, SEO metadata, and current plugin behavior intact. I would work only on a duplicate theme first, then audit the homepage through GTmetrix, Lighthouse, WebPageTest, and Shopify theme code. The focus would be on reducing initial load, render delay, and Time to Interactive by cleaning unused or blocking JavaScript, deferring non-critical scripts, improving Liquid output, optimizing CSS delivery, checking font loading, validating lazy loading, and making sure images are served efficiently alongside your current image compression, caching, and SEO tools. I would avoid risky edits to core design sections and test key user flows after optimization. Final handover would include the optimized duplicate theme, before/after GTmetrix reports for mobile and desktop, and short notes explaining which Liquid, JS, CSS, image, and font changes were made. Question 1: Can you share the Shopify store URL and current GTmetrix scores? Question 2: Are there any apps or homepage features that must not be deferred, changed, or removed? Regards, Houssame
€19 EUR in 7 days
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Hello, I would love to optimize your Shopify speed to achieve an A or A+ on GTmetric results of 80% to 90%. I'll do the following to maximize the speed of your store: In order to avoid slowing down your website, I will ensure that the Shopify header loads asynchronously. To make your website faster, I will optimize scripts from libraries and third-party apps. I'll optimize theme assets to reduce the amount of work on the main thread. I'll speed up JavaScript's execution. I'll lessen the effect of CSS and JavaScript that aren't used. I'll reduce the quantity of network or HTTPS requests. For quicker loading, I'll preload the largest image. I'll resolve the layout shift problems. Anything obstructing the rendering should be eliminated. Lazy loading should be applied to the images. Many Thanks Babar A
€30 EUR in 2 days
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Hello, I can optimize your Shopify store to achieve the best possible GTmetrix performance while preserving your design, functionality, and SEO. I'll audit your theme, optimize Liquid, JavaScript, CSS, fonts, and images, defer or remove render-blocking scripts, improve lazy loading, and eliminate unnecessary assets without affecting your existing apps. All changes will be made on a duplicate theme for safe testing. You'll receive before-and-after GTmetrix reports, optimized theme files, and clear documentation explaining every performance improvement and maintenance recommendation after launch. Sush
€20 EUR in 1 day
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