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Speeding Up Your Site at a glance

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Everybody knows that slow Web sites are frustrating. Not as well known are the design techniques for speeding up a site. This pattern group shows how to make a Web site look and feel fast.

l1Low number of files

Having a small number of files can decrease the time it takes to download a Web page. Learn how to reduce the number of files transferred for Web pages.

l2Fast-loading images

Web pages that have lots of large images are slow to download. Learn some techniques to make images smaller and faster to download.

l3Separate Tables

HTML tables are often used for sophisticated page layouts, but complex tables can be slow to display. Learn how to simplify your tables to make them display faster.

l4HTML power

HTML offers several color, layout, and formatting options to create attractive Web pages. Learn how to use these features effectively.

l5Reusable images

One way of making Web pages fast to download is to use reusable images. Learn how to create and take advantage of reusable images.

l6Fast loading content

Sometimes a Web site is slow because of the servers and other infrastructure behind it. Learn the basics about where these bottlenecks might lie, and how to make any unavoidable delays more acceptable to your customers.