Here are the key tips to fix a slowly loading website:

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Use a Supported Browser

• Keep your browser updated to the latest version
• Chrome, Safari, and Firefox offer built-in tools for identifying loading issues
• Outdated browsers may cause slow loading times

Optimize Page Size

• Keep pages under 5 MB
• Reduce image sizes and quantities, especially for mobile viewing
• Large content amounts significantly impact loading times

Verify Network Connection

• Test site loading on different networks
• Try mobile data if Wi-Fi is problematic
• Run a speed test to check internet performance
• Contact your ISP if speeds are below guaranteed levels

Minimize Font Usage

• Limit font types to two across the site
• Consider using web-safe fonts for faster loading:
  • Arial
  • Courier New
  • Georgia
  • Lucida Console
  • Lucida Sans Unicode
  • Palatino Linotype
  • Times New Roman
  • Verdana

Remove Custom Code Temporarily

• Delete third-party embed codes
• Remove code injections
• Remove custom CSS stylesheets
• Save removed code in a text file

Reduce URL Redirects

• Check URL Mappings panel
• Remove unnecessary redirects
• Minimize redirect chains

Optimize for Mobile

• Use Google's mobile optimization test
• Implement mobile-specific optimizations
• Focus on reducing page size for mobile users

Additional Factors to Check

• Computer memory capacity
• External scripts
• Local network firewall
• Antivirus software
• Browser add-ons
• Third-party domain provider issues

Temporary Troubleshooting Steps

1. Disable browser extensions
2. Temporarily disable antivirus
3. Remove external scripts
4. Test site performance after each change

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