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Asked by Saniya Saher

Optimising eCommerce website becomes difficult when a lot of images are used, and many plugins used for different purposes. How to solve this?

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Answered By Mentor ritwik

Saniya you can Implement CDN , Also can you help me with your hosting provider what plans ,load time and http requests your app server is balancing ?


I was monitoring through Google PageSpeed Insights, GTmetrix for the same but It depends on how fast your js asynchronous loading takes place for every http hits.


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Answered By Mentor Sonika Maheshwari

some recommendations:

Image Optimization:

Compress Images:

  • Use image compression tools to reduce file sizes without significantly compromising quality. Tools like ImageOptim, TinyPNG, or plugins like Smush for WordPress can help.

Lazy Loading:

  • Implement lazy loading for images, so they only load as they come into the user's viewport. This can be achieved using the loading="lazy" attribute for HTML images or through JavaScript libraries.

Responsive Images:

  • Ensure that images are optimized for various screen sizes and resolutions. Use responsive image techniques, such as the srcset attribute in HTML, to serve different images based on device characteristics.

CDN (Content Delivery Network):

  • Utilize a CDN to deliver images from servers geographically closer to your users. This reduces latency and accelerates image loading times.

Plugin Management:

Audit and Remove Unnecessary Plugins:

  • Regularly review the plugins used on your website and remove any that are not essential. Each plugin adds to the overall load time, and minimizing their number can improve performance.

Optimize Plugin Code:

  • Ensure that the plugins you're using are well-coded and regularly updated. Poorly optimized or outdated plugins can negatively impact performance. Consider reaching out to plugin developers for updates if necessary.

Combine Functions:

  • If multiple plugins serve similar functions, consider consolidating them into a single, well-optimized plugin. This reduces the number of HTTP requests and improves loading times.

General Performance Tips:

Caching:

  • Implement server-side caching and leverage browser caching to reduce load times for returning visitors.

Minify and Concatenate Files:

  • Minify and concatenate CSS and JavaScript files to reduce the number of requests and overall file size.

Content Prioritization:

  • Prioritize loading critical content first and defer non-essential scripts. This ensures a faster initial page load.

Asynchronous Loading:

  • Load scripts asynchronously to prevent them from blocking the rendering of the page.

Server Optimization:

  • Optimize your server configuration for performance. Ensure that your hosting environment is capable of handling the traffic and resource demands.



Answered By Mentor Raghu Datta

Absolutely, optimizing an eCommerce website with a heavy load of images and numerous plugins can indeed be a tricky affair! πŸ›’πŸ’» The key is to strike a balance between functionality and performance. For the images, consider implementing lazy loading; this technique ensures images load only as they enter the viewport, which can significantly speed up initial page loads πŸš€. Compress and optimize your images using tools like TinyPNG or ImageOptim before uploading them to your site. These tools reduce the file size without compromising on quality. πŸ–ΌοΈβœ‚οΈ


For the plugins, it's all about quality over quantity. Audit your plugins regularly and remove any that are unnecessary or have overlapping features. Choose well-coded plugins that are updated frequently and have good reviews for performance. It might be tempting to add all sorts of bells and whistles with plugins, but every additional one can add to the load time. For the essentials, ensure they’re updated and consider premium plugins, as they often have better optimization and support. And don't forget caching! Implementing a robust caching strategy can make a world of difference by storing frequently accessed data for quicker retrieval. πŸ› οΈπŸ” Remember, a lean, mean, and efficient website makes for happy customers and better sales! πŸ’ΈπŸ˜Š


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