FAQ

These questions will help you better understand the mission of The Bloat Web

Web Bloat is a term describing the excessive weight, complexity, and inefficiency of modern websites, resulting from an overload of scripts, large media files, unnecessary animations, and invasive tracking tools.

Lightness equals speed. Fast sites have higher conversion rates, lower bounce rates, better Google ranking (Core Web Vitals), cost savings on hosting, and reduced technical debt.

Absolutely not. Debloating means optimization and strategic resource use. We can achieve beautiful, functional design using minimal code, modern image formats (WebP, AVIF), and native browser features.

Every extra megabyte transferred requires energy. Both for hosting in data centers and for the user's device to download it. Reducing page weight directly translates to lower energy consumption and a smaller carbon footprint.

The Bloat Web is a global non-profit research and media initiative. We are fundamentally different because our principle is performance as an ethical priority, challenging the industry status quo and providing the data to influence developers and corporate strategy, rather than executing development projects or selling services.

Technical Debt is the consequence of using complex, suboptimal, or outdated solutions. Web Bloat generates technical debt by creating sites that are difficult to maintain, debug, and scale.

Core Web Vitals (CWV) are Google metrics measuring user experience (e.g., loading speed, interactivity). Our reports use CWV as the primary benchmark to expose industry failures and advocate for radical resource optimization.

We do not offer SEO services. However, we prove that loading speed and user experience quality (CWV) are key Google ranking factors. Our advocacy for performance optimization directly shows the technical path to improve search engine visibility.

We promote the minimization of external analytical scripts, preferring lightweight, anonymous solutions (if needed at all). Our code philosophy is designed to collect only essential data, respecting GDPR and ethical standards.

Through our research, we advocate for and promote technologies that naturally lead to performance and minimalism, such as Next.js (with Server Components optimization), Tailwind CSS, Vanilla JS, and lightweight CMSs, highlighting best practices for radical efficiency.

We strive to advocate for site design that minimizes the need for aggressive banners. If tracking is necessary, we promote the implementation of minimalist, legally compliant solutions that do not disrupt the site experience.

Our methodology highlights the use of advanced lossless compression, lazy loading, modern formats (WebP, AVIF), and delivering images in appropriate resolutions (responsive images) for every device. Video must be loaded on demand.

We provide transparent reports based on public data from tools like Google PageSpeed Insights, WebPageTest, and Lighthouse, focusing on metrics such as Total Blocking Time (TBT) and Largest Contentful Paint (LCP).

Yes. The more external dependencies, libraries, and code a site has, the larger the attack surface for hackers. Minimalist, 'debloated' code is easier to verify and maintain securely.

Absolutely. Large corporations generating massive traffic benefit the most from server cost savings, better conversion, and a significant reduction in the carbon footprint resulting from large-scale optimization.

Our reports and case studies show that significant results from a professional 'debloating' process are typically visible within 2–4 weeks of the audit and implementation of key performance fixes.

Cognitive Load is the amount of mental effort required to process information. We reduce it through promoting clean interfaces, eliminating distractions (pop-ups, sticky banners), and prioritizing the display of key content.

We do not offer optimization services or site building. Our methodology is designed to support both auditing of existing projects and building from scratch, recommending partners or practices that apply the philosophy of minimalism from the first line of code.

Our research shows that while the initial investment in performance expertise (whether through a dedicated team or specialized partner) is higher, it yields massive savings on technical debt, server costs, and improved conversion, which quickly returns the investment.

You can support us by becoming a sponsor or member, implementing minimalist principles in your projects, or joining our community that promotes a lighter and more ethical internet.