[MENTION=3]Max Taxable[/MENTION] got on me a couple months ago about my bloated vb4 upgrade and I have been obsessed with getting it trimmed down ever since.
Here is where I started:
WebPagetest Test Result - Dulles : captivereefs.com - 02/05/14 21:36:48
Here it is today:
WebPagetest Test Details - Dulles : captivereefs.com - 04/13/14 17:56:59
I'm open to any other ideas to further optimize. Initially I implemented sprites for site icons but recently I have been working on replacing all the icons with icon fonts instead. The advantage being a smaller size file <20kb compared to the sprite ~150kb. I also like how easy it is to accomplish hover effects with the font icons without needing a separate image.
I'm also on the look out for a host. Trying to keep the monthly hosting fee under $50 if possible.
Here is where I started:
WebPagetest Test Result - Dulles : captivereefs.com - 02/05/14 21:36:48
Here it is today:
WebPagetest Test Details - Dulles : captivereefs.com - 04/13/14 17:56:59
I'm open to any other ideas to further optimize. Initially I implemented sprites for site icons but recently I have been working on replacing all the icons with icon fonts instead. The advantage being a smaller size file <20kb compared to the sprite ~150kb. I also like how easy it is to accomplish hover effects with the font icons without needing a separate image.
I'm also on the look out for a host. Trying to keep the monthly hosting fee under $50 if possible.
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