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When it comes to web browsing, five seconds can seem like an eternity, especially when users are waiting for a slow website to download. This lag can have major consequences, as Google considers a site's speed when determining your search presence.
According to Google, the likelihood of users abandoning a website site grows by 32% when page load time increases from one to three seconds. In another study, about four in five website visitors who are dissatisfied with site performance say they won't return to the site again.
That means if your website is unresponsive and slow, you're losing customers, and it's time to do something about it. Here are some suggestions for speeding it up and making it more responsive.
1. Choose a faster web host
The reliability and speed of your web host have a big role in how fast (or slow) your website loads. While many webmasters choose the cheapest hosting to save money, this typically comes at the expense of their site's download speeds.
If your web host's servers are slow, causing your site to lag while loading, you should consider switching to a better (faster) host. Check out what other webmasters say about which web hosts are the quickest.
2. Use a fast, responsive theme for your website
To get faster download speeds, you should use a fast, lightweight theme for your site. This is because you want a website theme that will download quickly for your visitors when they visit...
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