The Forge Lab

ForgeSpeed™ Framework

The ForgeSpeed™ Framework is our answer to the bloated code prevalent in modern Shopify themes. By shifting away from heavy libraries and focusing on native browser capabilities and optimized Liquid, we achieve performance that was previously thought impossible on SaaS platforms.

0.4sspeed
100lighthouse
0.2sFirst Paint

The Challenge

Third-party apps and unoptimized theme code typically drag Shopify mobile performance scores below 40/100, directly impacting SEO rankings and conversion.

Our Implementation

A "Clean-Sheet" architecture using zero-dependency JavaScript, critical CSS injection, and advanced image multiplexing to ensure the browser prioritizes meaningful content.

Technologies Explored

Vanilla JSShopify CLIPostCSSWebP/Avif

Strategic Insights

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Eliminating jQuery removes 100kb+ of render-blocking JS

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Lazy-loading every non-critical element preserves bandwidth

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Edge-cached assets reduce Time to First Byte (TTFB)

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