- PPF Points
- 57
I didn't consider how quickly it loaded when I created my first website because I was too preoccupied with the layout and content. However, users began to complain that the website was taking too long to load, particularly on mobile devices. Because they stopped waiting, I lost a few potential clients. That's when I realized how important speed is.
I started by compressing my photos. I was uploading high-resolution photos because I thought they looked better, but they were making things take longer. I began utilizing programs like WebP format and TinyPNG, which allowed me to decrease image size without sacrificing quality. That had a discernible impact.
I then set up caching. I used a plugin called LiteSpeed Cache for my WordPress website. In essence, it saves a version of the website so that the browser doesn't have to load it all over again. Just this reduced loading time by a few seconds.
Additionally, I moved to a better hosting company. I initially chose the least expensive option, but slow servers can result from cheap hosting. My site loaded much faster after I switched to a more dependable host with quicker response times.
I also learned to use as few plugins and scripts as possible. Every plugin I added made the site heavier, like extra baggage. I immediately noticed an improvement in performance after removing the ones I didn't really need.
I began utilizing a Content Delivery Network (CDN). Users load your website from the server nearest to them thanks to a content delivery network (CDN) like Cloudflare, which keeps copies of your website on several servers worldwide. This improves speed, particularly when dealing with foreign traffic.
Now, every time I launch a new site or update one, speed is one of the first things I check. A faster site means happier visitors, better SEO rankings, and more conversions. It’s something I never overlook anymore.
I started by compressing my photos. I was uploading high-resolution photos because I thought they looked better, but they were making things take longer. I began utilizing programs like WebP format and TinyPNG, which allowed me to decrease image size without sacrificing quality. That had a discernible impact.
I then set up caching. I used a plugin called LiteSpeed Cache for my WordPress website. In essence, it saves a version of the website so that the browser doesn't have to load it all over again. Just this reduced loading time by a few seconds.
Additionally, I moved to a better hosting company. I initially chose the least expensive option, but slow servers can result from cheap hosting. My site loaded much faster after I switched to a more dependable host with quicker response times.
I also learned to use as few plugins and scripts as possible. Every plugin I added made the site heavier, like extra baggage. I immediately noticed an improvement in performance after removing the ones I didn't really need.
I began utilizing a Content Delivery Network (CDN). Users load your website from the server nearest to them thanks to a content delivery network (CDN) like Cloudflare, which keeps copies of your website on several servers worldwide. This improves speed, particularly when dealing with foreign traffic.
Now, every time I launch a new site or update one, speed is one of the first things I check. A faster site means happier visitors, better SEO rankings, and more conversions. It’s something I never overlook anymore.