UNEJ vs. Everyone – Where Every Bit and Millisecond Counts
Why Web Performance Matters: Universitas Jember (UNEJ) Sets the Benchmark.
In today’s fast-paced digital world, website performance isn't just a technical detail — it’s a key pillar of user experience, accessibility, and institutional credibility. Universitas Jember (UNEJ) has proven this by achieving top-tier web performance scores, outperforming many in the higher education sector, and setting a powerful example of what a modern, fast, and accessible web presence should look like.
UNEJ’s Web Performance Report Card
Universitas Jember's main site recently recorded exceptional scores in a Lighthouse audit:
- Performance: 99
- Accessibility: 91
- Best Practices: 100
- SEO: 92
These numbers aren’t just impressive — they reflect deep attention to detail and a commitment to delivering the best online experience to students, staff, researchers, and the wider public.
Why This Matters
1. Performance = Retention
A fast-loading site keeps visitors engaged. According to research, every second delay in page load time can lead to a significant drop in user satisfaction and conversion. UNEJ’s near-perfect performance score ensures that users can access content instantly, without friction.
2. Accessibility = Inclusivity
With a 91 accessibility score, UNEJ ensures its content is usable by individuals with disabilities — whether they're using screen readers, keyboard navigation, or other assistive technologies. This reflects not only compliance but also compassion.
3. Best Practices = Security + Reliability
UNEJ’s 100 in Best Practices shows that the site follows modern development standards, ensuring security, efficiency, and compatibility across devices and browsers. It means fewer errors, fewer vulnerabilities, and a much smoother user experience.
4. SEO = Visibility
With a 92 SEO score, UNEJ’s content is optimized to be found by search engines. This helps prospective students, researchers, and partners find what they’re looking for — fast.
But There’s More Room to Grow
Despite the high marks, the UNEJ team recognizes there’s always room for improvement. Focus areas for pushing the last few points to 100 include:
- Fine-tuning image delivery (using responsive images and better sizing for LCP).
- Minimizing unused CSS and JavaScript for ultra-fast mobile experiences.
- Enhancing accessibility by reviewing contrast ratios and improving label semantics.
A Model for Other Universities
UNEJ’s results are a blueprint for institutions striving to modernize their web presence. It demonstrates that with the right strategy, tools, and mindset, even large academic institutions can achieve lightning-fast, inclusive, and discoverable websites.
Conclusion
Performance matters — not just for rankings or bragging rights, but for delivering a better, more equitable online experience. UNEJ is proud to lead by example, and we’re just getting started.
Stay tuned as we continue optimizing and innovating to provide the best digital experience possible.
See The Result
Performance test result based on PageSpeed Insights by Google LLC
- Universitas Jember
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- Universitas Negeri Surabaya
- Universitas Padjadjaran
- Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember
- Institut Teknologi Bandung
- Universitas Indonesia
Performance test result based on Web Vitals by SpeedVitals Private Limited
| URL | Score | LCP | CLS | TBT | TTFB | Report Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | 1 sec | 0.00 | 52 ms | 58 ms | ||
| 97% | 0.8 sec | 0.00 | 118 ms | 69 ms | ||
| 97% | 0.8 sec | 0.00 | 138 ms | 56 ms | ||
| 77% | 1.7 sec | 0.00 | 129 ms | 39 ms | ||
| 69% | 0.9 sec | 0.67 | 29 ms | 200 ms | ||
| 69% | 1.2 sec | 0.35 | 120 ms | 508 ms | ||
| 64% | 2.1 sec | 0.00 | 329 ms | 30 ms | ||
| 58% | 4.8 sec | 0.01 | 50 ms | 2 sec | ||
| 51% | 2.3 sec | 0.89 | 250 ms | 435 ms | ||
| 37% | 6.1 sec | 0.44 | 145 ms | 44 ms |
Audit source available here
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