How I Achieved a 100/100 PageSpeed Score with AI Content and Pixel-Perfect Design

When I set out to build the Tech Trends Blog, my goal wasn’t just to make it beautiful — I wanted it to perform flawlessly. I wanted every second of user interaction to feel smooth, intentional, and fast. In this post, I’ll walk you through how I designed, optimized, and evaluated this portfolio project — and how I used AI tools to enhance every stage.

The Vision: A Blog That Showcases AI Content, SEO Mastery & Web Performance

As an AI Content Creator and SEO Specialist, I’ve seen firsthand how critical performance and design are to user experience. The Tech Trends Blog was my opportunity to showcase:

• SEO-optimized, AI-generated articles

• WCAG accessibility best practices

• Responsive, fast-loading design

• Core Web Vitals perfection

I started by planning for structure — thinking about user flow, layout responsiveness, and how to optimize for both search engines and readers.

The Design: Clean, Accessible & Futuristic

I designed the site with modern, responsive layouts — while avoiding bloat.

• Fonts were preloaded to eliminate layout shifts (CLS)

• Images were delivered through Cloudinary in responsive AVIF format

• Color contrast and accessible font sizing ensured WCAG compliance

Here’s a look at the mobile-optimized hero image, delivered via srcset and preloaded to improve Largest Contentful Paint (LCP):

<picture>
  <source srcset=".../sports-tube-desktop.avif" media="(min-width: 941px)" />
  <source srcset=".../sports-tube-tablet.avif" media="(min-width: 481px)" />
  <img src=".../sports-tube-mobile.avif" alt="Sports blog homepage with grid of thumbnails" />
</picture>

The Grade: Perfect Core Web Vitals Score

After launching the site, I ran a full Google PageSpeed Insights audit and hit:

• 100/100 Desktop

• 100/100 Mobile

• CLS: 0.00

• LCP: < 1.2s

• SEO: Top Grade

• Accessibility: Full Compliance

⚠️ Note: These scores reflect the site’s status as of the most recent audit. PageSpeed Insights results may fluctuate slightly based on browser versions, network speeds, or changes to Google’s scoring algorithms.

I even included performance grades in the layout itself to show that this wasn’t just talk — it’s measurable.

The Case Study: How I Used AI to Power My SEO & Content Strategy

Every article on the Tech Trends Blog was written with purpose — and powered by AI. Here's how I approached it:

• Content Generation: I used AI (including ChatGPT) to draft and refine each article based on keyword research from SEMrush, Ahrefs, and Google Search Console.

• SEO Optimization: I crafted titles, meta descriptions, schema, and structured headings to target long-tail keywords like “AI in ecommerce,” “IoT in smart cities,” and “SEO tools for retailers.”

• Performance Monitoring: I regularly used PageSpeed Insights, Mobile-Friendly Test, and Structured Data Testing Tool to validate the site's integrity.

Each article includes rich metadata, alt-tagged images, responsive layout, and JSON-LD schema. This wasn’t just about writing — it was a complete AI-assisted publishing workflow.

Stack & Tools Used

• HTML / CSS / JavaScript

• Cloudinary for image delivery

• MidJourney / Canva for AI image generation

• ChatGPT / Relume / Uizard for content and layout ideas

• Netlify for fast deployment

• Google Search Console for indexing and performance tracking

• HubSpot SEO / Content Marketing Certified

Final Thoughts

This project is more than a portfolio piece — it’s my personal blueprint for how AI tools, SEO thinking, and precise front-end development can work together to create web experiences that are not only fast, but also future-ready.

It reflects the kind of high-standard, detail-driven work I’m proud to bring to any professional challenge.

Whether you're a business looking to improve your site performance or a content creator exploring AI workflows — this project is a roadmap for how to blend creativity, code, and Core Web Vitals.

🔗 Visit the live project → [https://tech-trends-blog.netlify.app](https://tech-trends-blog.netlify.app)

🚀 Let’s Connect

Thanks for reading! If you’d like to see more of my work, explore my full portfolio or connect on LinkedIn:

🔗 View My Portfolio → https://gennyallison.netlify.app
💼 Connect on LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/genny-allison

I’m always open to freelance opportunities, collaborations, or full-time roles focused on AI-driven content, SEO, and high-performance web design.