Web performance refers to how fast a website loads and responds to user actions.
Fast websites create better user experience and improve engagement.
Why Web Performance Matters
Users expect websites to load quickly.
Slow websites lead to higher bounce rates and lower user satisfaction.
Performance and Business Impact
Fast websites:
- Keep users longer
- Increase conversions
- Improve brand trust
How HTML Affects Performance
The structure of HTML directly impacts how quickly a page is rendered.
Clean and efficient HTML loads faster and performs better.
Common Causes of Slow Websites
- Too many unnecessary elements
- Large images and media files
- Poor document structure
- Heavy scripts loaded too early
The clean version renders faster and is easier to maintain.
Performance on Mobile Devices
Mobile users often have slower networks.
Optimized HTML improves performance on all devices.
Performance and User Experience
Users prefer smooth and fast interactions.
Good performance makes websites feel professional.
Why Web Performance Matters for Jobs
Performance optimization is a key skill for frontend developers.
Employers value developers who build fast and efficient websites.
Practice Task
Open a webpage and analyze which elements might slow it down.
What You Will Learn Next
In the next lesson, you will learn how to optimize images and media for faster loading.