Paul Boag

Web page file size has increased by 25% in one year

Published:
28 November 2011
Categories:
Development
Reading time:
<1 min

A 25% growth in one year is pretty frightening especially when we consider the growth of mobile. What is interesting about the report from Pingdom is that Javascript (44% growth) is the main culprit. However, increases in CSS (25%) and imagery (22%) is pretty disturbing too. I would like to wag my finger in disgust,…

Designing Websites That Convert

Join a 4-hour live masterclass with Paul Boag and learn how to turn landing pages into conversions using design, copywriting, psychology and marketing — plus a live review of your own site.

Register and join me →

A 25% growth in one year is pretty frightening especially when we consider the growth of mobile.

A graph showing the growth in web page sizes based on type of download

What is interesting about the report from Pingdom is that Javascript (44% growth) is the main culprit. However, increases in CSS (25%) and imagery (22%) is pretty disturbing too.

I would like to wag my finger in disgust, but to be honest I am pretty sure the new boagworld site probably reflects this change.

Not only is this bad for mobile users, it could start to affect our search engine rankings.

  • Free access to 3 books including Click! that teaches you how to encourage clicks without shady tricks.
  • Choose between multiple email courses.
  • Choose between in-house or freelancers and agencies content.
  • Learn from an expert with over 30 years experience.

About me

I’m a UX consultant and conversion optimization specialist with 32 years in digital. I help teams create user experiences that work; winning support, improving results, and making change stick.

Contact me

Email: paul@boagworld.com
UK Based – Clients in North America, Europe, Asia, Australia.

how I help

  • UX Strategy – Spot what’s blocking a great experience and get a clear plan to fix it.
  • Improving Conversion – Simple, evidence-based changes that make every click count.
  • Coaching & Leadership – A sounding board to help you lead with clarity and confidence.
  • Training & Workshops – Hands-on sessions, playbooks, and self-learning so your team keeps improving.