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Tech Transforms podcast: How federal agencies can maximize the value of “data as the new oil”

Dynatrace

In recent years, technologists and business leaders have dubbed data as “the new oil.” Because both oil and data require their owners to refine them to unleash their true value. So how do you realize the vast potential of data while protecting it from threats? Is data the new oil? And friction is a speed problem.”

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The psychology of site speed and human happiness

Speed Curve

In the fourteen years that I've been working in the web performance industry, I've done a LOT of research, writing, and speaking about the psychology of page speed – in other words, why we crave fast, seamless online experiences. In fairness, that was in the early 2000s, and site speed was barely on anyone's radar.

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Google planning a new ‘Badge of Shame’ for slow websites

MachMetrics

Google has announced plans for a new badging system that would let users know whether a website typically loads slowly. Early looks show one option being the ‘Badge of Shame’ showing on a splash screen as a slow website loads. Another displays a green loading bar for a website known to load quickly.

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New! Web Performance Guide

Speed Curve

The Web Performance Guide is – as its name suggests – a collection of articles we've been writing over the years to answer the most common questions we field about performance topics like site speed, why it matters, how it's measured, website monitoring tools, metrics, analytics, and optimization techniques.

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How to Optimize Websites for Ad Publishers

Dotcom-Montior

Page speed has been a key factor in Google’s ranking algorithm since 2010 , so it is essential to understand the various ways you can optimize your pages and why implementing synthetic monitoring can ensure your pages perform flawlessly and revenue isn’t lost. Remember, speed is key to the user experience. Optimize Your Pages.

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How the Great Firewall of China Affects Performance of Websites Outside of China

Dotcom-Montior

The Great Firewall of China, or as it’s officially called, the Golden Shield Project, is an internet censorship project to block people from accessing specific foreign websites. By doing this, China is also able to force people to use Chinese alternatives for websites. China does exactly that for blocking commonly known websites.

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Core Web Vitals: Practical metrics for optimal user experiences

Dynatrace

User experience now defines website success. Metrics that offer measurable, repeatable insight into the user experience from the moment they arrive on a website from a mobile or desktop device. Great user experiences start with Core Web Vitals (CWVs) — a set of metrics defined by Google to help measure user experience at scale.

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