Understanding and Fixing Render-Blocking CSS
Render-blocking CSS are CSS files that prevent a web page from loading (that is, rendering) quickly. That being said, it is worth noting that all CSS files slow down page speed, simply because it takes time for these files to be loaded and parsed (looked through) as external resources. Make sure you also check out … Read More
How to Enable Gzip Compression
Gzip compression is a way to compress files like HTML, PHP, Javascript, and CSS files so that they are smaller and is really useful in improving how quickly your web pages loads. Below we’ll give a further breakdown of why using Gzip compression is so useful, how to enable it on different web servers, and how … Read More
How to Prioritise Visible Content
Visible content is your chance to make a good first impression to any new visitor to your site. Here we will look at a few ways you can prioritise your visible content so users get the best possible experience of your web page (and help with your ranking along the way)! HOLD ON! Before you … Read More
Improving Your Server Response Time
Here’s a brief overview on how to test your server response time, and a few steps you can take to improve it. What is Server Response Time? This term is pretty much self-explanatory and refers to the amount of time it takes for a web server to respond to a request from a browser, also known … Read More
How to Make Mobile Friendly Pages
It’s predicted that mobile devices will make up 68% of all internet traffic this year, so it’s well worth knowing how to make your pages more mobile friendly. It’s a common misconception that a mobile friendly site is simply one that can be viewed on mobiles. However, this is not the case. Pretty much any … Read More
Don’t Block Google From Resources on Mobile Pages
Google needs access to as many resources as possible so that it can understand your site, otherwise your ranking can be affected. Here’s why you need to make sure you don’t block Google from resources. To fully process your mobile solution pages, Google needs to be able to view all web page resources. This includes … Read More