Tools
The tools we genuinely use to measure performance, optimise images, check SEO, and build websites — with notes on when each one is worth reaching for.
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Measure Performance
Before fixing speed, measure it. These are the four we open every time we audit a site.
The Core Web Vitals guide-
PageSpeed Insights
FreeLab data plus real-user field data (CrUX). Always check the mobile tab first.
pagespeed.web.dev -
WebPageTest
FreemiumTest from a specific location and connection speed — useful for testing from Jakarta or Singapore.
webpagetest.org -
Mandatory on every site. Watch indexing, queries, and the Core Web Vitals report.
search.google.com -
Already in your browser. Run it against a production build, not a dev server.
developer.chrome.com
Image Optimisation
Images are usually 60–70% of page weight. This is the fastest place to win.
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Squoosh
FreeCompress and convert to WebP/AVIF in the browser. Nothing is uploaded to a server.
squoosh.app -
SVGOMG
FreeStrips editor metadata out of SVG files. Often halves the size of a logo.
jakearchibald.github.io -
Sharp
FreeFor batch conversion inside a build pipeline rather than one file at a time.
sharp.pixelplumbing.com
SEO & Structured Data
You can check technical SEO foundations yourself. These are what we verify with.
The first business website guide-
Rich Results Test
FreeChecks whether your Schema.org structured data is readable by Google.
search.google.com -
Schema.org
FreeThe reference for structured data types — Article, Product, LocalBusiness, and the rest.
schema.org -
For a business with a physical location, this often matters more than on-page SEO.
business.google.com
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Astro
FreeFramework for content-driven sites. Pages ship as HTML, JavaScript only where needed.
astro.build -
Laravel
FreeFor web applications with a database, authentication, and background work.
laravel.com -
Tailwind CSS
FreeUtility-first styling. Only the classes you actually use get shipped.
tailwindcss.com -
Cloudflare
FreemiumDNS, CDN, and SSL. Almost always worth putting in front of any hosting.
cloudflare.com -
Next.js
FreeReact framework with server-side rendering. The right pick when the project genuinely needs the deeper React ecosystem.
nextjs.org -
Payload CMS
FreemiumTypeScript-first headless CMS. Editorial teams get an admin panel; developers get REST + GraphQL out of the box.
payloadcms.com -
VPS Hostinger
PaidAffordable VPS for small-to-medium Laravel apps, with a Singapore server region close to the Indonesian market.
hostinger.com
Analytics & Uptime
You can't fix what you don't measure — or downtime you never hear about.
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Google Analytics
FreeThe industry standard. Needs a cookie consent banner in many jurisdictions.
analytics.google.com -
Plausible
PaidA lightweight, cookie-free alternative. The script is far smaller than GA.
plausible.io -
UptimeRobot
FreemiumTells you the site is down before a customer does.
uptimerobot.com
Don't have time to run these yourself?
We run performance and technical SEO audits as part of every project — and as standalone work for sites already live.
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