Matt Schmitz is a web performance engineer and director of Dotcom-Monitor’s web performance division. Matt is a leading authority on page speed optimization and has been featured by a number of web performance blogs and media outlets. When he’s not working to make the web a faster place, Matt’s interests include gaming, cryptocurrency, and martial arts.

How to Optimize On-Page Website Speed

Your customers aren’t shy about what they want. They want a website that loads quickly and efficiently on any device. More people than ever are surfing the internet on their phones. Having a fast website is important for improving search engine rankings and keeping your profits up. The first thing you can do is determine…

Future Proof CSS Styles

How To Future-Proof CSS Styles for Easier Development

The future of web development is much sooner than many realize. Since the beginning of the 21st Century, digital technologies and capabilities have compounded exponentially. It’s hard to believe that only a decade ago, the majority of smartphones weren’t very smart. Blackberry still ruled the scene and touchscreen technology was still in its infancy. Now,…

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Why Plugins May Be Slowing Your Website?

While the topic of plugins and website performance are primarily related to those who operate a WordPress website, this conversation is worth having for anyone looking to boost their overall website performance. Although you may not experience the potential speed degradation of WordPress plugins if you’re operating a different framework, the fundamental principle of this…

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Top Tips for Writing Cleaner CSS Code

Do you think optimization only refers to images and overall page layout? One of the most commonly misunderstood elements of website development is how the actual layout of CSS code files impacts overall website performance. Considering the importance of performance and page loading for modern SEO and user-engagement, the foundation of optimized websites is based…