Overview
What SiteSpiker is and how installation works.
SiteSpiker is a performance app for BigCommerce that speeds up your storefront — improving Google PageSpeed scores, mobile load times and Core Web Vitals (LCP, CLS, INP). It works automatically after install by delivering optimized, lightweight scripts to your store through BigCommerce's built-in Script Manager and a global CDN.
Zero code required. You never touch your theme files. Installation is a one-click authorization from the BigCommerce control panel — the app configures everything for you.
Before you begin
You'll need the following. Most stores already have all of it.
A BigCommerce store
Any active BigCommerce plan with a live or trial storefront.
Store owner / admin access
Installing an app requires an account with permission to add apps.
A modern browser
Chrome, Edge, Firefox or Safari — kept reasonably up to date.
A published storefront
So optimizations are visible to real visitors right away.
Installation steps
From finding the app to a fully connected dashboard.
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Open the BigCommerce App Marketplace
Log in to your BigCommerce control panel and go to Apps → Marketplace. Search for “SiteSpiker” (or open the SiteSpiker listing link we sent you).
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Click “Get this app” / Install
On the SiteSpiker listing, click Get this app. BigCommerce may ask you to confirm which store to install it on — choose your store and continue.
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Review permissions and confirm One-time
BigCommerce shows the permissions SiteSpiker needs to optimize your storefront (such as managing storefront scripts and reading store information). Review them and click Confirm / Authorize to grant access.
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SiteSpiker connects automatically Automatic
After you authorize, SiteSpiker securely creates your account, links your store, and installs its optimized scripts through BigCommerce's Script Manager. You don't need to copy or paste anything.
- Your store is registered and its pages are detected.
- Speed-optimization scripts are deployed via a global CDN.
- The app is switched ON for your storefront by default.
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Land on the SiteSpiker dashboard
You're redirected into the SiteSpiker dashboard inside BigCommerce. Here you can see your store status, toggle optimization on/off, and review performance. That's it — your storefront is already being optimized.
Tip: If your storefront uses page caching or a CDN of its own, allow a few minutes (or clear that cache) for the optimizations to appear on every page.
Verify it's working
A quick check to confirm SiteSpiker is active.
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Check the dashboard status
In the SiteSpiker dashboard, confirm the optimization toggle shows “App active & connected.” If it's off, switch it on.
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Run a PageSpeed test
Open Google PageSpeed Insights and test your storefront URL before and after. You should see improved mobile/desktop scores and better Core Web Vitals over the next few test runs as data refreshes.
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Browse your live store
Visit your storefront as a shopper. Pages should feel snappier, with images and off-screen content loading smoothly as you scroll.
Uninstalling
Removing SiteSpiker is clean and reversible.
Go to Apps → My Apps in your BigCommerce control panel, open SiteSpiker, and choose Uninstall. BigCommerce automatically removes the app's storefront scripts, so your store returns to its previous state with no leftover code. You can reinstall any time.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers before you install.
Do I need to edit my theme or add code?
No. SiteSpiker installs everything through BigCommerce's official Script Manager during the one-click authorization. You never edit theme files or paste code.
Will it slow down or break my store?
No. SiteSpiker delivers lightweight, tested optimizations from a global CDN and is designed to be safe on standard BigCommerce themes. You can toggle it off instantly from the dashboard, or uninstall to remove it completely.
How soon will I see results?
Optimizations apply immediately after install. Lab scores (like PageSpeed Insights) improve right away, while field Core Web Vitals data updates gradually as Google collects new visitor data over the following days.
Is my store data secure?
Yes. SiteSpiker connects through BigCommerce's official OAuth flow and only requests the permissions needed to optimize your storefront. Access can be revoked any time by uninstalling the app.
I don't see the SiteSpiker dashboard after installing.
Reopen it from Apps → My Apps → SiteSpiker. If it still doesn't load, contact us at support@sitespiker.com and we'll help right away.