DrupalCon Nashville 2018: Get a perfect 100 in Google PageSpeed & what will happen if you don't

This talk discusses the importance of page speed as a ranking factor for Google searches, focusing on how it can significantly impact user experience and search performance. The speaker outlines strategies for optimizing site performance, including effective frontend benchmarking and identifying which pages require heavy optimization. Key topics include the limitations of HTTP/2 and content delivery networks (CDNs), as well as techniques for addressing render-blocking issues with inline CSS and deferred JavaScript. Attendees will learn about diagnostic tools to improve their site's metrics, potentially achieving a perfect Page Speed score and enhancing overall responsiveness for users with slow connections. This session is aimed at individuals with advanced knowledge in editing CSS and JS, installing themes and modules, and understanding HTTP requests.