Optimizing Website Performance
Learn the best practices for optimizing your website performance and improving user experience.
# Optimizing Website Performance
In today's digital landscape, website performance is crucial for success. Users expect fast-loading, responsive websites, and search engines prioritize performance in their rankings.
## Key Performance Metrics
- First Contentful Paint (FCP)
- Largest Contentful Paint (LCP)
- Time to Interactive (TTI)
- Cumulative Layout Shift (CLS)
## Optimization Techniques
1. **Image Optimization**
- Use modern formats (WebP, AVIF)
- Implement lazy loading
- Proper sizing and compression
2. **Code Optimization**
- Minification
- Tree shaking
- Code splitting
3. **Caching Strategies**
- Browser caching
- CDN implementation
- Service Workers
> "A 1-second delay in page load time can result in a 7% reduction in conversions."
## Monitoring and Testing
Regular performance monitoring and testing are essential to maintain optimal website speed.