Whether you’re running a blog, retail storefront or a corporate portal, website speed and performance is among the most important elements of success. In fact, Google announced its plan to increase the ranking weight of page speed in its July 2018 algorithm update. Because website speed and overall functionality is among the most important components…
Struggling with a slow website? Are you tired of having to wait for the visual design of your site to render? Throughout the internet, millions of websites struggle to keep up with the performance demands of users and search engine crawlers. While there are dozens, if not hundreds, of reasons why your website could be…
When it comes to determining the root cause of an underperforming website, there’s literally dozens of potential culprits. From a low-quality web host, to unoptimized images, determining the main issue of a slow website isn’t always an easy task. If you’ve performed a variety of optimization techniques, but your website still loads slower than a…
In the quest to find the fastest web hosting provider, you must not only review reported uptime and availability, but also the types of hosting services offered. A common misunderstanding among novice website owners is that all web hosting plans are the same. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Just like any other digital…
Did you know that nearly 70 percent of Internet users access their online content via a mobile device, such as a smartphone or tablet? Within the past several years, the prevalence of mobile web usage has quickly become the top choice among users. In fact, the performance of your mobile site is now one of…
Since 2010, website speed and performance has continued to grow in ranking influence. As internet connectivity grows and network capabilities support faster and greater access to digital content, the need for swifter and higher-performing websites simultaneously grows. Of course, we aren’t just talking about a small boost in page loading times. Nearly half of all…
Regardless of the purpose of your website, if you’ve spent any time researching performance enhancing techniques, then you’ve likely come across CDN, or Content Delivery Network. If you’ve never heard of this unique technical system, then get ready for your entire concept of server-based performance to be turn upside down because of the top benefits…
In the quest for optimum website performance, it’s important to take a moment to analyze every element of your website. While there are literally hundreds of various techniques and tactics for on-page optimization, sometimes the most important elements are the smallest. This is especially the case with landing page redirects. Although this may seem like…
At this point, you’re well aware how important website speed is for not only your viewers, but also your organic search visibility. While in years past, keyword density and other on-page elements were the leading stars in the Google galaxy, those days are long gone. Although content quality is among the most important elements Google…
Saying we crave fast websites is akin to saying we enjoy oxygen. While that may seem like an exaggeration, according to the latest industry data, the need for speed is alive and well in the hearts of internet users and search engine crawlers. Throughout the past several years, as network connectivity strengthens in both landline…
Whether you’re starting your first website, or already have an established platform, shared web hosting is among the most popular hosting options. While you may be attracted to its affordability and widespread availability, there are some drawbacks from this level of hosting. The most notable disadvantage of a shared hosting plan boils down to speed.…
As you’re probably aware, whenever you visit a website, there’s a myriad of moving parts working int he background. While the end-user only sees images, words and video, behind the scenes, there’s a flurry of activity responsible for this desired result. Because of this, it’s no surprise that many websites suffer from poor performance. Although…
Who doesn’t want a blazingly fast website? While you may think having a speedy website benefits only your visitors, this couldn’t be further from the truth. As it so happens, your visitors are the only ones who benefit from a fast website. In fact, you are able to experience greater benefits from having a lightening…
Whether you’re stating your very first WordPress website, or already have a successful online presence, one of the most important elements for digital success is speed. Unfortunately, most WordPress hosting providers understand that this is one of the most desired attributes of a hosting service, so many of them falsely proclaim their speed. When you’re…
As kids, we were taught that patience is a virtue. From endless grocery shopping trips to the mind-numbing assemblies in an overcrowded auditorium, much of our lives are built upon the principles of patience. But, when it comes to the internet, this fundamental quality doesn’t seem to apply. Modern internet users demand access to visual…