Page load time is how long it takes for a webpage to become usable.
Reducing load time improves user experience and increases engagement.
Why Fast Loading Matters
Users leave slow websites quickly.
Fast websites keep users longer and perform better in search results.
Reduce Unnecessary Content
Remove elements that are not required on the page.
Less content means faster loading.
Load Important Content First
Critical content should appear early in the HTML.
This makes the page feel faster even before everything loads.
Place less important content later so users can start reading immediately.
Avoid Blocking Resources
Heavy scripts and styles can block page rendering.
Load only what is needed at first.
The defer attribute allows the page to load first before running scripts.
Use Lazy Loading
Delay loading images and media that are not visible immediately.
This reduces initial page weight.
This improves speed on long pages.
Reduce File Requests
Each file adds load time.
Combine files where possible and remove unused resources.
Why Reducing Load Time Matters for Jobs
Performance optimization is expected in professional development.
Fast websites reflect high-quality engineering.
Practice Task
Take a webpage and:
- Remove unnecessary content
- Add defer to scripts
- Enable lazy loading for images
What You Will Learn Next
In the next lesson, you will learn HTML best practices for performance.