WeLoveLEDs: Shaving 7 Seconds Off LCP Boosts Sales 15%

Case Study Results Jul-09-2026

Case Study: WeLoveLEDs Enhances Online Experience with Superspeed

Company Background

Founded: 2012
Founders: Grey Hoole & Anthony Lowe
Industry: LED Supply for Sign Industry
Mission: To supply top-quality LED components at batch prices, sold individually, with next-day delivery.

WeLoveLEDs, established in 2012 by Grey Hoole and Anthony Lowe, specializes in providing top-quality LEDs and related components to the sign industry. Their mission is to deliver these components at batch prices while selling them individually, ensuring next-day delivery for their customers.

Challenge

As a web-based company, maintaining an up-to-date website with fast load speeds is crucial. A slow website can drive potential customers away, directly impacting sales. However, WeLoveLEDs lacked the expertise to optimize their website for SEO and site speed effectively.

Solution

In 2022, WeLoveLEDs partnered with Superspeed, working directly with its founder. Superspeed provided invaluable insights and reports, helping WeLoveLEDs block or delay certain scripts to enhance website load times significantly. The comprehensive audit and personalized suggestions offered by Superspeed went beyond the standard remit, ensuring optimal website performance.

1.34s
LCP Achieved (down from 8s)

Results & Impact

The collaboration with Superspeed yielded impressive results. The website’s load time improved dramatically, dropping from over 8 seconds to just 1.34 seconds for the Largest Contentful Paint (LCP). This enhancement not only prevented customer frustration but also resulted in a smoother overall user experience. Consequently, WeLoveLEDs saw a 15% increase in sales almost overnight.

+15%
Increase in Sales Overnight

Testimonial

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"Superspeed is amazing. It helped us block certain scripts or delay them so our website loaded much quicker. The insights and reports it gives you are invaluable to us. We wouldn't want to be without it."

G
Grey Hoole
Co-founder of WeLoveLEDs

Conclusion

With the help of Superspeed, WeLoveLEDs has significantly improved its website performance, leading to enhanced customer satisfaction and a substantial increase in sales. The partnership has proven invaluable, underscoring the importance of having expert support in optimizing web-based operations.

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