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Why is my Squarespace Website Slow?

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 due to how easily and quickly you can set up a new site. And the best part is, you don’t need development skills to do it.

Cloud-based vs On-premises Monitoring: Similarities, Differences, and Best Practices

Reliability and user experience are no longer just “nice to have” features. Many companies provide similar services and competition is just a click away. Those with state-of-the-art offerings will be ahead of the pack and have more resources for ongoing improvements. Certainly, speed and uptime are not for free, but the good news is that even with a small budget, reliable applications can be realized.

How do I lower my ping in gaming?

When gaming online, your “ping” refers to the time it takes for any input from your mouse, keyboard, or controller to register with the server that is hosting your game. Ping rate is measured in milliseconds and anything below or around 20ms is ideal, however, even slight increases above this can result in noticeable differences. Even with a ping rate of around 100ms, games are still playable, but where you will start seeing significant delays is around 150ms.

How to Optimize On-Page Website Speed

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 your website’s speed with a free website speed test. Here are six ways to optimize on-page website speed.

Pros & Cons of Streaming Media on a Website

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. Clear Sound and Picture Unlike pirated sites, the video and audio quality of the movies are usually high. You will be streaming the videos in HD.

Why is my Website Lagging on Mobile

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. Here are five common reasons why your website is loading slowly on mobile devices. Your website operates similarly to a vehicle. Whenever a user clicks on your website, they’re turning the key for the engine to start. This sends information to your server so it can load.

5 Reasons Why Your Web Application is Slow

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 that take full advantage of the platform, great things become possible.

Don't Fail on Black Friday: Why Performance Testing and Monitoring is More Critical Than Ever

Black Friday to Cyber Monday. That time of the year when we fight the crowds and traffic to squeeze a month’s worth of shopping into just a few fleeting days. Having worked in retail during my college years, I remember the customers lined up outside before 4:00 a.m., chomping at the bit to race into the store and fight (literally) other shoppers for the “scraps” that were left. Ah, the good ol’ days.

EveryStep and UserView - Script Time Watchers

There may be situations when you want to allow time for specific elements to load on your page or ensure certain actions occur within a specific time constraint. In these cases, a Script Time Watcher can be created and applied to individual steps within your script. Script Time Watchers are ideal for the following scenarios: Logon authentication, Credit card/payment method validation, ...