Learn how YSlow's image optimization tips can dramatically speed up your website. Discover tools like SmushIt, CSS sprites techniques, proper image scaling, and favicon optimization to reduce load times and server strain.
Technical Services Archive
March 1, 2011 Jeff Huckaby
4 min read
Optimize JavaScript placement, externalize files, minify code, and remove duplicates to dramatically improve website loading speed. Simple changes like moving scripts to page bottom can reduce load times by 200ms and increase page views per visitor.
Technical Services Archive
February 17, 2011 Jeff Huckaby
6 min read
Boost website performance with YSlow server optimizations: use expires headers, compress content, avoid empty src attributes, and reduce HTTP requests. These simple tweaks decrease server load and significantly improve page speed.
Technical Services Archive
February 8, 2011 Jeff Huckaby
4 min read
YSlow is a free Firefox plugin that identifies website speed problems. Learn how to use this Yahoo-developed tool to boost performance and keep visitors engaged before they abandon your slow-loading site.
Technical Services Archive
November 18, 2010 Jeff Huckaby
4 min read
Keep your WordPress site fast and secure by updating regularly, choosing popular plugins wisely, avoiding custom code when possible, and keeping your setup simple. Most performance issues stem from a single problematic plugin.
Technical Services Archive
February 17, 2009 Jeff Huckaby
4 min read
rackAID rescued WhateverLife from infrastructure chaos caused by explosive growth, boosting site speed 400%, increasing uptime to 99.9%, and slashing hosting costs by 40% while enabling the team to focus on innovation.