How fast does it take for your website to load?
You may not think about this question very often, but it’s arguably the most important aspect of your site.
That’s because 47% of people expect pages to load in just two seconds or less. Failure to meet this benchmark will crush your conversions.
In fact, 40% of website visitors will abandon pages if they take more than three seconds to load.
If you see high bounce and low conversion rates on your website, page load speed could be the issue. It’s also worth noting that websites with simple designs have higher conversion rates.
Simply put, the longer it takes for your website to load, the higher your page abandonment rates will be:
Here’s something else you need to consider. People are impatient—80% of people who abandon your website due to slow loading times will not return.
That’s right.
Consumers are used to getting instant results.
If you can’t deliver what they’re looking for, they’ll visit a competitor’s site that loads faster and never look back. Just a one-second delay could be costing you big bucks.
Improving your page loading time will optimize the customer experience and ultimately help you increase revenue.
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