Website Speed
Here are the top 5 most important issues
1. Optimize and compress images
Images are the biggest speed killer because they tend to be large files. The best practice is to shrink them down to a reasonable size for how they will be used on the site and then use modern formats like WebP that can shave another 30% off the file size without losing any visible quality.
2. Implement proper caching strategies
Use browser caching for static assets (CSS, JavaScript, images) so returning visitors don't re-download everything. Use a CDN like Cloudflare to serve content from nearby servers. Cache database queries and API responses that don't change often.
3. Minimize and bundle your CSS and JavaScript
Combine multiple files into single bundles and minify them. Modern build tools like Vite or Webpack handle this automatically.
4. Optimize database queries
Add indexes to frequently searched columns and use joins instead of loops with separate queries. Cache complex query results and use database analyzers to identify slow queries.
5. Test and Monitor Performance
Nobody is perfect and mistakes happen. By monitoring performance and setting up alert notifications issues can be fixed quickly.
