The Impact of Website Size on Loading Speed: Why 14kB Matters
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Summary
Having a smaller website under 14kB in size can significantly improve loading speed due to the TCP slow start algorithm. This article explains the impact of page size on loading times and the importance of understanding TCP for website optimization.
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· 3 pulledHaving a smaller website makes it load faster — that's not surprising.
A 14kB page can load much faster than a 15kB page — maybe 612ms faster.
What is TCP? #Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) is a way of using the Internet Protocol (IP) to send packets of data reliably.
Having a smaller website makes it load faster — that's not surprising.
