Finding the Perfect Balance Between Website Speed and User Experience for Your Visitors

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Several factors can affect website speed

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Factors that can affect User Experice

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3. VISUAL DESIGN:

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4. MOBILE OPTIMIZATION:

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1. USE A FAST WEB HOST

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2. MINIMIZE PLUGIN

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USING CONTENT DELIVERY NETWORK

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OPTIMIZE WEBSITE DESIGN

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