Case Studies September 25, 2025

Reducing Server Response Time by 25%

Bonanno Concepts’ slow website frustrated patrons and undermined their premium brand. A web development strategy focused on performance optimization and server response reduced Time to First Byte by 25% and helped them pass Core Web Vitals.

About Bonanno Concepts

We engineered a high-performance digital platform that reflects Bonanno’s services.

Bonanno Concepts is a celebrated and eclectic restaurant group, renowned for its diverse culinary experiences. They emphasize local sourcing, design-driven environments, and preserving great dining experiences as part of Denver’s food culture, and their website allows patrons to explore menus, discover new restaurants, and make reservations. Now, a slow or clunky website can be the difference between a secured reservation and a lost customer, making platform performance a top priority.

Services Rendered

Custom Web Development

We build your website from scratch, ensuring every feature and interaction works as designed. This approach gives you a unique, high-quality platform that is secure, flexible, and perfectly tailored to your business needs.

Ecommerce Development

We design intuitive ecommerce solutions that make shopping effortless. Whether it’s online reservations or branded merchandise, our platforms deliver smooth, secure transactions that enhance customer satisfaction and strengthen loyalty.

WordPress Development

We develop custom WordPress websites that are simple to manage. After launch, your team can update content, swap images, and adjust menus with ease, ensuring your site stays fresh and relevant.

Slow Loading Experience

The site relied heavily on large hero images (e.g., the black-and-white header of Frank plating food). While visually engaging, these weren’t optimized for performance, leading to a higher Largest Contentful Paint (LCP) time of 2.2 seconds.

Inefficient Server Response

Some of the pages had long text blocks and imagery pulled dynamically, which contributed to slower server response times and a higher Time to First Byte (TTFB). Visitors had to wait for backend processes before the content became visible.

Content/Media Alignment

The site leaned heavily on static images of handwritten menus and chef portraits. While authentic, they weren’t compressed/optimized for web. This not only hurt loading speed but also clashed with scalable responsive design.

The Solution

A Robust Front-End Build

We implemented a modern, robust codebase that ensures every element renders perfectly across all browsers. We fixed the layout issues by creating a flexible grid system, guaranteeing that all text, images, and interactive components remain perfectly aligned, creating a professional and seamless user experience.

Sticky Navigation Bar

To combat long scrolling and improve usability on both desktop and mobile, we introduced a sticky global navigation bar at the center of the hero section. This kept key links accessible at all times, reducing friction for users trying to explore menus, learn about the concepts, or sign up for updates.

Optimized Media & Content Delivery

All website visuals, including chef portraits and handwritten menu snapshots, were optimized through compression, lazy loading, and delivery via a CDN. Content sections were restructured for progressive loading, reducing Time to First Byte (TTFB) and ensuring consistent alignment across all screen sizes.