Weight Loss and the World Wide Web
On my successful journey with GLP-1 and my fruitless search to find a similar solution for the bloated mess the web has become.
Performance
Simple One-Time Passcode Inputs
Fully functional OTP entry may be easier than you think.
False Promises of WebP Support
Why do two different hosting providers claim to automatically convert images to WebP, but we never see any?
Lazy loading hidden images
A few years ago, browsers implemented a standard way of lazy loading images. The standard was a huge boon because it was straightforward to use and less code than JavaScript solutions. Unfortunately, when it was…
Video: GIFs Are Forever, Let’s Make Them Better!
Everyone loves animated GIFs, right? Not if you have finite bandwidth, a shaky network connection or motion sensitivity! But fear not… modern browsers make it easier than ever to level up our GIF game!
Demystifying Google’s Recent Switch to INP
In this episode of Fourcast, Jason Grigsby sits down with Tammy Everts, a recognized expert in web performance and user experience. They break down Google’s recent change from First Input Delay (FID) to Interaction to Next Paint (INP) in non-technical terms, and talk about what the change means for website owners and their businesses.
ImageEngine Deserves a Second Look
ImageEngine may be the easiest way to implement responsive images and is worth considering when you’re looking for a solution that will get you 80% of the way to optimization with minimal effort. They have a new free developer tier you should try out.
How to Embed 3D Models on the Web
How do you embed 3D models in web pages? How do you do so without slowing down your site? We’ll review the file formats, 3D model viewers, user experience, optimizations, and proposed future web standards.
Five Low Risk Improvements to Your Website Before the Holidays
We’re nearing the time of year when many retailers enter a website code freeze for the holiday season. Here are five low-risk improvements you might be able to squeeze in before your code freeze arrives
Stop Lazy Loading Product and Hero Images
I see a recurring performance problem on many ecommerce sites—the most important images on the page are being lazy loaded when they shouldn't be. You’re better off not implementing lazy loading at all than implementing it incorrectly.