Seamless mobile experience meets high-performance delivery—built to drive conversion and amplify brand reach.

Performance Optimization  |  UX Strategy  |  Core Web Vitals  |  Mobile-FirstSite Speed  |  Conversion Uplift

Executive Summary

Solara6 partnered with J.Jill to revamp their eCommerce experience, with a sharp focus on Core Web Vitals, mobile optimization, and frictionless navigation. Through technical performance upgrades and UX refinement, we helped the brand deliver a faster, cleaner, and more conversion-friendly shopping experience.

Solara6's UX + performance upgrades delivered 34% higher mobile conversion and 80% cache hit rate across J.Jill's digital storefront.

The Client

J.Jill is a nationally recognized women’s apparel brand, serving a digitally engaged audience across channels. Ahead of peak traffic periods, the brand set out to modernize its mobile-first experience and improve overall site performance.

The Challenge

J.Jill was experiencing sluggish mobile load times and suboptimal Core Web Vitals, which hindered SEO visibility and limited mobile conversion potential. The goal was to unlock speed, consistency, and usability—without disrupting internal workflows or brand standards.

Our Approach

Solara6 worked alongside Edgio to enhance performance architecture while leading UX improvements in key flow areas. Our strategy included layout stabilization, mobile-first redesigns, and backend optimizations to drive faster page loads and improved usability.

  • Conducted focused UX audits to identify friction in mobile navigation and entry points

  • Integrated with existing design systems and backend architecture

  • Implemented caching, async resource loading, and Core Web Vitals-specific fixes

  • Balanced performance enhancements with brand-consistent visuals and responsive behavior

Key Improvements

Performance

  • Edge caching and mobile asset prioritization

  • Asynchronous JS loading and CSS compression

  • Optimized image handling and lazy loading

UX Optimization

  • Streamlined homepage layout and first-click interactions

  • Navigation updates to reduce bounce and improve flow

  • Reduced layout shifts and improved interactivity timing

Collaboration

  • Worked directly with internal dev and design teams

  • Ensured seamless integration with J.Jill's existing CMS and deployment cycles

The Results

+34%

Mobile Conversion Rate

+80%

Sitewide Cache Hit Rate

Noticeable gains in search visibility and faster mobile load experience

These enhancements translated directly into stronger engagement and measurable business uplift.

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What We Shipped

  • Smart caching and resource prefetch

  • Homepage and PDP UX optimizations

  • Performance-first mobile templates

  • Developer-ready components for fast rollout

Looking Ahead

Solara6 helped J.Jill modernize their mobile experience and deliver a technically sound, brand-aligned digital storefront. With performance and UX baked into our process, we enabled faster execution and stronger results—without adding friction to internal teams.

Want Similar Results?

Need to improve speed, clean up UX, or launch faster with fewer blockers? Solara6 partners with in-house teams to deliver performance-driven UX upgrades that don’t slow you down.

We move fast, align with your systems, and focus on what actually moves the needle.

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