Common reasons for a site to load slowly

Common reasons for a site to load slowly

The time for loading a web site depends mostly on: 1. The number / size of external resources included in the site. 2. Properly resized images to their visible size. 3. The database queries executed while the site loads. Examples: … Continued
What does XonHost do to speed up my website?

What does XonHost do to speed up my website?

Speed is essential when it comes to maintaining a website. Not only does it improve the experience of the site’s visitors, but it also helps with search engine standings. XonHost’s servers are built with speed in mind, and hardware is … Continued
What are core.xxxxx files

What are core.xxxxx files

In the document root of your website you may discover large files named core.xxxxx where xxxxx is a random number. These files are calledĀ core dumpsĀ and could be useful in investigating problems with your website application. There are numerous reasons for … Continued
How to Leverage Browser Caching

How to Leverage Browser Caching

The most important cache mechanism for page speed is browser caching. Most of the static files that are used on web pages can be saved on the computer of your visitor for future access. You can add the following rules … Continued
Leverage Browser Caching for Images, CSS and JS

Leverage Browser Caching for Images, CSS and JS

To leverage your browser’s caching generally means that you can specify how long web browsers should keep images, CSS and JS stored locally. That way the user’s browser will download less data while navigating through your pages, which will improve … Continued
How to enable gZIP compression for your pages?

How to enable gZIP compression for your pages?

GZIP compression improves the performance of your website and decreases its loading time. When a visitor makes a request for your website, the server compresses the requested page, significantly reducing its size, and transfers it to the customer’s computer. On … Continued