If your website isn’t mobile-friendly, then it won’t show up in search engine results. What does mobile-friendly mean? A mobile-friendly website is one that shrinks down to accommodate the various mobile devices on the market. It’s like a mini version of your website. Having a non-responsive website can lead to poor user experience. That means…
If you run an online business, then you know how important it is to establish a strong online presence. This is especially the case when it comes to starting a website. And luckily, there are a lot of platforms that make it easy for you to get started. Squarespace has gained popularity over the years…
Your customers aren’t shy about what they want. They want a website that loads quickly and efficiently on any device. More people than ever are surfing the internet on their phones. Having a fast website is important for improving search engine rankings and keeping your profits up. The first thing you can do is determine…
Media streaming is becoming popular in our time, thanks to the advancements in technology. A lot has changed, and so has the number of websites that provide these services. Just like any other technology-inspired venture, there are some upsides and downsides of streaming media on a website. Advantages of Streaming Media Clear Sound…
Accessing a website should be easy, but that’s not always the case when a mobile website is lagging. There are so many requests that are being taken across the globe to provide you with the information and images you need. Often, website performance is only focused on desktop optimization, with mobile webpages being an afterthought…
One of the key pieces of wisdom regarding any kind of development project is that all software problems are inherently hardwaret problems. This is one among many reasons why devices like the iPhone and the Xbox have been so popular over the years. When software and hardware integrate properly, and code is written to specs…
Throughout the past several years, mobile internet access has skyrocketed. In fact, it’s projected to become the most common route users take to perform light research and read their favorite websites. While the popularity of mobile websites shouldn’t be a surprise, what is a surprise are the number of sites who still operate underperforming mobile…
Who doesn’t love beautiful, and appropriate, fonts. One of the most important design elements of any website is its chosen typography. Fonts determine not only the “vibe” of your website, but also how readers engage with your content. However, much like any other on-page design element, typography plays a direct role in overall website speed…
The future of web development is much sooner than many realize. Since the beginning of the 21st Century, digital technologies and capabilities have compounded exponentially. It’s hard to believe that only a decade ago, the majority of smartphones weren’t very smart. Blackberry still ruled the scene and touchscreen technology was still in its infancy. Now,…
It’s easy to forget that one of the most important elements dictating your website speed has nothing to do with the front or back-end design. While the design of your website is important, when looking to cultivate the fastest website possible, you should narrow your focus not on infrastructure, but rather, your hosting server location.…
There’s a catch-22 when it comes to monetizing your website. For many websites, if not most for-profit enterprises, the most efficient way to cash in on your creation is through ad placement. In an effort to maximize ad exposure, which translates to greater profits, the website must be lightening fast. However, this scenario isn’t without…
When it comes to DNS topics, very few people fully understand the processes and complexities of this dynamic system. While you may not typically need to know exactly how DNS works, or what its purpose may be for your specific application, there are several elements any website owner should be aware of. Perhaps the most…
You’ve uploaded your theme, written your content and maybe tweaked the layout to perfectly reflect your personality and style. Since no website is complete without a least a few appropriate images, you head off to Media Library. Thinking this process will only take a few minutes, you casually locate your image files and press upload.…
While the topic of plugins and website performance are primarily related to those who operate a WordPress website, this conversation is worth having for anyone looking to boost their overall website performance. Although you may not experience the potential speed degradation of WordPress plugins if you’re operating a different framework, the fundamental principle of this…
Do you think optimization only refers to images and overall page layout? One of the most commonly misunderstood elements of website development is how the actual layout of CSS code files impacts overall website performance. Considering the importance of performance and page loading for modern SEO and user-engagement, the foundation of optimized websites is based…