This document outlines the improvements made to the Nacional Hotel Prime website (https://hotelnacionalprime.com.br/) following a comprehensive redesign completed on December 19, 2024. It compares the performance and quality of the site from April 24, 2024 (before the redesign) with the updated version as of April 15, 2025.
The redesign focused on resolving critical performance issues, resulting in a significantly faster, more accessible, and SEO-optimized website—delivering a better experience for users and improved visibility for search engines.
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Load Reduction: From 9.34 MB to 2.8 MB (−70%)
Load Time: From 9.3 s to 2.1 s (−77%)
JavaScript Performance: From 4.1 s to 0.8 s (−80%)
GTmetrix Score: Improved from C (60%) to A (95%)
Image Optimization: 3.55 MB saved using modern formats (WebP)
Browser Caching: Proper implementation of browser caching
Blocking Time: Reduced from 108 ms to 24 ms
Main Thread Tasks: Removed 4 long tasks from the main thread
Navigation: Simplified and reorganized main menu
Responsiveness: Adaptive layout for all screen sizes
Accessibility: WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance
Perceived Speed: Improved FCP (First Contentful Paint) and LCP (Largest Contentful Paint)
Design: Modern, minimalist interface aligned with current hospitality trends
38% increase in clicks on booking buttons from the homepage
25% growth in number of pages viewed per session
Reservations: Integrated real-time booking system
Interactive Content: 360° virtual tour and optimized gallery
Support: Live chat for customer service
Social Proof: Integrated customer reviews and testimonials
Multilingual: Support for Portuguese, English, and Spanish