Just completed another major sprint focused on speed and discoverability. The site is now faster, smarter, and ready for Google. ⚡

What’s new:

  • Performance Overhaul: Drastically reduced LCP and eliminated layout shifts (CLS) by implementing an automated responsive image pipeline (WebP/Srcset) and adding strict dimensions to all critical media.
  • Render Optimization: Moved scripts to non-blocking defer mode and preloaded critical assets to ensure the “snappiest” possible initial load.
  • SEO & Google Search Console: Fixed sitemap path issues by enforcing absolute URLs and added a robots.txt for better indexing.
  • Infrastructure Safety: Refined the Netlify Identity and Paystack automation bridge for more robust membership handling.
  • Documentation: Fully modernized the project README to reflect the new architecture and IndieWeb principles.

aju.lu is now effectively a high-performance engine for sovereign content. Next step: Scaling the membership experience. #WebPerf #SEO #CoreWebVitals #DevUpdate