I start with the optimization process …
It’s a common question! Where do I begin with the optimization process. Should I start with JavaScript or with some simple Apache optimizations? The answer is pretty simple and it’s related to a very, very simple technique.
Look what Firebug is saying
Yeah, look at the Firebug. You can check what’s taking most of the time to load. If it’s some server site script you can try caching it, if it’s a JavaScript file load, than you can try minify/compile it. Another good tool is the Safari developer tool. Than you can graphically understand what part of the sites’ components are slowing down the loading process. Whether the images or the JavaScript, well check that out with the Safari browser.
Finally what I do?
Once you know what’s the thing slowing down the site, start with its optimization! It’s really simple.
Related posts:
- What should be optimized in one web page?
- Speed up the JavaScript. It can change dramatically the user experience.
- JavaScript optimization. Lazy loading.
You might know about a Firebug addon named YSlow however I wanted to remind it. It is really a great one to find out what is slow on your web site and how to fix it.