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The psychology of site speed and human happiness

Speed Curve

In the fourteen years that I've been working in the web performance industry, I've done a LOT of research, writing, and speaking about the psychology of page speed – in other words, why we crave fast, seamless online experiences. In fairness, that was in the early 2000s, and site speed was barely on anyone's radar.

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How the Great Firewall of China Affects Performance of Websites Outside of China

Dotcom-Montior

This project implements multiple techniques and tactics to censor China’s internet and controls the internet gateways to analyze, filter, and manipulate the internet traffic between inside and outside of China. It’s a complex architecture with multiple layers of controlled tricks to block access to websites. Deep Packet Inspection.

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How the Great Firewall of China Affects Performance of Websites Outside of China

Dotcom-Montior

This project implements multiple techniques and tactics to censor China’s internet and controls the internet gateways to analyze, filter, and manipulate the internet traffic between inside and outside of China. It’s a complex architecture with multiple layers of controlled tricks to block access to websites. Deep Packet Inspection.

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Dynamic Content Vs. Static Content: What Are the Main Differences

IO River

But remember, static content trades off real-time personalization for speed and consistency, lacking in dynamic interactivity.Static content and CDNs are a power duo, delivering your site's unvarying elements at unparalleled speed.Pros and Cons of Static ContentPros of Static Content:Caching Benefits: Static content is highly cacheable.

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How to Get Ready for Google’s Speed Update

Rigor

Google recently announced the launch of their Speed Update. This change to how Google ranks websites for searches will now take mobile page speed into account in its ranking algorithm. This announcement is part of a Google’s ongoing efforts to incentivize good web performance. Prioritize Performance Improvements.

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How Does Page Load Time Affect Your Site Revenue?

MachMetrics

They get even MORE impatient when it comes to website speed. ” Look put these stats on some numbers: Effect on Sale: 79% of customers who report dissatisfaction with website performance are less likely to buy from that same site again. “ The results were clear—speed matters! Want proof?

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How to Optimize Websites for Ad Publishers

Dotcom-Montior

As an ad publisher, your revenue depends on two main factors: traffic to your site and ad optimization. A lot of the focus goes into the practice and processes of driving traffic to your site from an SEO perspective, but what if when visitors get to your site, they have a less than ideal experience? Optimize Your Pages.

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