Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats Hasty Treat - 5 Things That Make Your Site Slow
Apr 13, 2020
Discover the top culprits that might be slowing down your website! Uncover the significance of Time to First Byte and its impact on user experience. Explore how excessive requests and large assets can bloat load times. Learn the art of image optimization and the benefits of lazy loading for efficient performance. Finally, find out how using a CDN can drastically improve your site’s speed. Tune in for valuable insights that can help turn your sluggish site into a speedy sensation!
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Check TTFB
- Check Time To First Byte (TTFB) if your website loads slowly.
- Slow TTFB is when the browser takes too long to receive the first bit of data from the server.
Reduce HTTP Requests
- Reduce the number of HTTP requests by bundling assets like JavaScript and CSS.
- Use build tools like Webpack or Gulp, or WordPress plugins.
Optimize Images
- Optimize images by compressing them with tools like ImageOptim or Cloudinary.
- Resize images and utilize picture fill for different screen sizes.