To ensure optimal website performance, follow these essential guidelines:
1. Minimize HTTP Requests 📡
- Combine CSS/JS files to reduce the number of requests.
- Use CDN (Content Delivery Network) for static assets.
2. Enable Compression 🧃
- Use Gzip or Brotli to compress text-based resources.
- Reduce file sizes by up to 70% with proper compression settings.
3. Optimize Images 📷
- Compress images without losing quality (e.g., use WebP format).
- Lazy-load images to improve initial load time.
4. Leverage Browser Caching 🧠
- Set
Cache-Control
headers for static resources. - Use ETag and Last-Modified to validate cached content.
5. Reduce Server Response Time ⏱️
- Optimize database queries and backend code.
- Use a fast and reliable hosting provider.
For advanced techniques, check our Performance Optimization Guide for deeper insights!