Squarespace - Optimise Google Page Speed Insights

1. **Access:**
* "Could you please provide **Contributor Access** to your Squarespace website? This will allow me to access the necessary backend settings, code injection areas, and CSS editor to implement the optimizations."
* *(Note: Specify "Contributor Access" or the minimum required level to avoid asking for full admin if not needed).*

2. **Scope & Priorities (Even though it's urgent):**
* "Beyond the immediate PageSpeed Insights report, are there any specific areas of the website (e.g., product pages, blog posts, homepage) that you consider a higher priority for optimization, or should I focus on the issues that give the biggest score impact first?"
* *(Reason: Helps you prioritize if multiple solutions exist, or if some fixes are more impactful than others).*

3. **Third-Party Code/Integrations:**
* "Are there any third-party integrations, custom JavaScript, or tracking codes (e.g., Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, booking widgets, chat apps) that have been manually added to the site via Code Injection or other means? Understanding these helps in identifying render-blocking resources."
* *(Reason: These are often major culprits for PageSpeed issues and need careful handling to avoid breaking functionality).*

4. **Existing Functionality & Design Confirmation:**
* "Just to re-confirm: my understanding is that no visual changes to the website's design or any existing functionality (e.g., forms, navigation, buttons, specific scripts) should occur as a result of the optimization. Is that correct?"
* *(Reason: This reiterates your understanding of their strict 'no impact' rule and creates a clear boundary).*

5. **Before/After Metrics:**
* "To ensure we're both aligned on 'visible improvement,' I plan to provide before-and-after screenshots from Google PageSpeed Insights for both desktop and mobile. Is there any other specific metric or benchmark you would like me to focus on or report back on?"
* *(Reason: Defines what 'visible improvement' means to them, aligning expectations for payment contingency).*

6. **Communication during Project:**
* "What's the best way to communicate if I encounter any specific scripts or sections that require your input before modification, given the short timeframe?"
* *(Reason: Essential for urgent projects to prevent delays if you hit a roadblock requiring their decision).*

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+ Are there any custom scripts or third-party integrations we must not modify or remove?
+ Do you have access to custom code injection areas in your Squarespace account (e.g., Code Injection, CSS editor)?
+ Are there specific pages you want prioritized for speed optimization?
+ Can you confirm if the site has recently been updated or redesigned?
+ Do you have a backup or staging version of the site available for testing changes safely?