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Understanding Website Performance Basics

When we talk about website performance, we refer to how quickly a website loads and responds to user interactions. Key metrics to consider include loading time, time to first byte (TTFB), and overall responsiveness. By focusing on these metrics, website owners can better understand how to enhance the user experience.

Key Performance Metrics to Monitor

Common Performance Issues and Solutions

• Large Images: Use an image optimizer to reduce file sizes while maintaining quality.
• Unoptimized Code: Consider using minifiers for HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• No Caching: Implement browser caching to improve load times on repeated visits.

Optimization Techniques

# Apache .htaccess

    ExpiresActive On
    ExpiresByType image/jpg "access plus 1 year"
    ExpiresByType image/jpeg "access plus 1 year"
    ExpiresByType image/gif "access plus 1 year"
    ExpiresByType image/png "access plus 1 year"
    ExpiresByType text/css "access plus 1 month"
    ExpiresByType application/javascript "access plus 1 month"

<img src="hero.jpg" 
     alt="Hero image">
// File size: 2.5MB
                    

<img src="hero.webp" 
     alt="Hero image"
     width="800"
     height="600"
     loading="lazy"
     srcset="hero-sm.webp 400w,
             hero-md.webp 800w">
// File size: 150KB
                    

Performance Troubleshooting Guide