How to Improve the Speed of a Responsive Web Design

Does your responsive web design have a fast loading speed? Follow these top tips to improve the speed of your website and exceed user expectations!

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Ramzi Chamat / 8 Ways Media
2014-08-11 08:23:00

A responsive web design is a website that works across all channels. Whether you are browsing on a tablet, a smartphone or a laptop, the same website is easy to use across all devices, offering a completely seamless browsing experience.

Aside from being compatible, a responsive web design must also be completely user-friendly. One of the easiest ways to make a website completely user-friendly is to ensure that your site is fast. A website that loads in 4 to 6 seconds will maintain visitor attention, encouraging those users to stick around for longer.

Listed below are some top tips on how to improve the speed of your responsive web design:

Eliminate the use of Large Files

Large files such as images, videos, flash and so on are a sure-fire way to reduce the loading speed of your website. A website that takes too long is the quickest way to lose visitor interest, as in today’s web-browsing age people want to get things done quickly and efficiently which means they are not willing to hang around waiting for a site to open.

Compress Images

Compress all images to minimise their loading time. Using the right file type you can resize images before uploading them. Avoid resizing images by adjusting the height or width. Instead, use image-editing software such as Photoshop to ensure that your images load quickly, regardless of which device your site is being viewed on.

Reduce Redirects

Reduce the amount of redirected internal and external links where possible. Over time some pages might become outdated or amended by updated versions. However some links might continue to point to old content, which will spoil the user experience dramatically, slowing down the loading speed of a webpage. To minimise poor redirects, make sure that all internal linking is regularly updated and working properly.

Rounding Up

By following these points you will be able to improve the speed of your website, ensuring that the entire site is user-friendly and functional. A responsive web design has the power to increase client visits and boost your online success. However this takes time, dedication and commitment, and as such it should always be an ongoing process that you work very dutifully on. 

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