Welcome to a new week, everyone! Let’s start things off with one of the most critical elements of web design that often gets overlooked—website speed. Did you know that even a 1-second delay in load time can cause a 7% drop in conversions?
Why Speed Matters:
- User Experience: Fast-loading sites keep visitors engaged and reduce bounce rates.
- SEO Impact: Google uses page speed as a ranking factor. Faster sites rank higher.
- Mobile Optimization: On-the-go users expect lightning-fast sites—don’t make them wait!
How to Improve Your Site’s Speed:
- Optimize Images: Use compressed images (JPG, PNG) and lazy loading to reduce page size.
- Minimize Code: Clean up CSS, HTML, and JavaScript files. Less code = faster load.
- Use a CDN: A Content Delivery Network can speed up load times for users globally.
Speeding up your site improves SEO and ensures you’re not losing potential clients due to a slow website.
Let’s kick off this week with some speed and optimization! I’ll be back tomorrow with more tips on web design.