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2. Resource Analysis
We analyze all resources loaded by your webpage (images, CSS, JavaScript, fonts) to identify large files, uncompressed assets, and render-blocking resources that slow down your site.
3. Performance Scoring
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How to Optimize Images for Web
Image optimization is one of the most effective ways to improve website performance. Large, unoptimized images are often the biggest contributors to slow page loads.
Choose the Right Format
- JPEG: Best for photographs and complex images with many colors
- PNG: Best for images with transparency or simple graphics
- WebP: Modern format offering superior compression (25-35% smaller than JPEG)
- SVG: Ideal for logos, icons, and simple vector graphics
Resize Images Before Upload
Never rely on HTML or CSS to resize images. Always upload images at the exact dimensions they'll be displayed.
Use Compression Tools
Tools like TinyPNG, ImageOptim, or Squoosh can significantly reduce file sizes without noticeable quality loss.
Implement Lazy Loading
Use the loading="lazy" attribute for images below the fold to defer loading until needed.
Serve Scaled Images
For responsive designs, use the srcset attribute to serve appropriately sized images based on device resolution.
Leveraging Browser Caching
Browser caching stores website resources locally so returning visitors don't need to download them again, significantly improving load times.
Cache-Control Headers
Configure your server to send appropriate Cache-Control headers:
# Cache for 1 year
<FilesMatch "\.(jpg|jpeg|png|gif|svg|ico|css|js)$">
Header set Cache-Control "max-age=31536000, public"
</FilesMatch>ETags
Entity tags help browsers validate cached resources. Consider disabling ETags if you're using Cache-Control headers effectively.
Versioning Static Assets
When updating files, change their filenames or add query strings to force browsers to fetch the new version:
<link href="styles.css?v=1.2.3" rel="stylesheet">CDN Caching
Content Delivery Networks can cache your resources at edge locations worldwide for even faster delivery.
Minifying CSS and JavaScript
Minification removes unnecessary characters from code without changing its functionality, reducing file sizes and improving load times.
What Minification Removes
- Whitespace and line breaks
- Comments
- Block delimiters
- Unnecessary semicolons
- Shortens variable names (in advanced minification)
Popular Minification Tools
CSS
- CSSNano
- clean-css
- Online tools like CSS Minifier
JavaScript
- UglifyJS
- Terser
- Babel Minify
Build Process Integration
Integrate minification into your build process with tools like:
- Webpack
- Gulp
- Grunt
- Parcel
Source Maps
When minifying for production, generate source maps to make debugging easier.
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API Endpoint
GET https://6dot.site/api/speed-test?url={your_url}&key={your_api_key}
Request Parameters
| Parameter | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| url | Yes | URL of the website to test (must include http:// or https://) |
| key | Yes | Your API key (contact us to get one) |
| location | No | Test location (us, eu, asia - defaults to us) |
Response Example
{
"success": true,
"url": "https://example.com",
"loadTime": 1.45,
"pageSize": 1250,
"score": 82,
"metrics": {
"ttfb": 0.35,
"fcp": 1.2,
"lcp": 1.8,
"tti": 1.5
},
"recommendations": [
"Optimize images (potential savings: 450KB)",
"Enable browser caching",
"Minify CSS resources"
]
}
API Usage Limits
- Free tier: 100 requests/month
- Basic tier ($10/month): 1,000 requests/month
- Pro tier ($25/month): 5,000 requests/month
- Enterprise: Custom limits and features available
Contact us at contact@6dot.site for API key or custom solutions.
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