You click on that waterfall image, scroll down to the bottom of the waterfall, and you'll see a link that says "View all Images" click on that.Here's the latest: WebPagetest Test Result - Dulles : captivereefs.com - 02/06/14 02:10:14
Where is the link on that site to get to the page that shows all the images (that you linked to earlier)?
I assume it merely uses the image provided, because I have been known to optimize avatars and re-upload them, and the optimized image stays.When vbulletin saves photos, for example an avatar, does it wipe out any "progressive" settings that it may have had? Seems like all the avatars are overly large file sizes.
Is that last test result you posted, done with hooks on? You're improving!
Removing widgets and some Mods for guest view is a good idea - once logged in, they'll see those. You have to decide how many of the gadgets, gizmos, doodads and such actually help SEO and help with getting people to sign on, and which ones don't.Yup...with everything enabled.
But I think now to get any smaller I will have to remove some things... I have two slideshows on the page. the top one I think will be removed once I complete the home page I am working on so that will save 7 images of 60-80kb each right there.
Your right about removing avatars for guests...its too bad those widget avatars can't be served from a smaller "avatar thumbnail" instead of scaled down avatars.
It's still being called in the scripts and still exists on your server.I can't figure out why image #43 is still showing up on the test site. I had removed that entirely from the site. 163kb savings...on something that isn't even being used.
Sad to say I don't. [MENTION=1]Ozzy47[/MENTION] might, if he should happen along.You don't know what the variable is to use avatar thumbnails instead of regular thumbnails by any chance? The template is using {vb:raw entry.avatarurl} I'm storing in the file system so I can't use \&thumb=1 to get the correct avatar directory (customavatar/thumbs).
Put a IF conditional on the slideshow. Make it logged in members only.Its getting better...here is the latest test:
WebPagetest Test Result - Dulles : captivereefs.com - 02/06/14 22:42:50
Still more than 1MB though.
The slideshows are easily the biggest culprit. Followed by the banner ads...I actually can give the ads a once over to see if I can optimize them more.
Oops, I missed that one. That is the danger of using member images in slideshows.
Its going to be a constant battle to keep those pics optimized.
You don't know what the variable is to use avatar thumbnails instead of regular thumbnails by any chance? The template is using {vb:raw entry.avatarurl} I'm storing in the file system so I can't use \&thumb=1 to get the correct avatar directory (customavatar/thumbs).
You rolled up your sleeves and did some work! Congratulations!I ditched one of the slideshows for now. I want it to load fast for members and guests.
Here's the latest...
WebPagetest Test Result - Dulles : captivereefs.com - 02/07/14 00:15:10
I made a couple changes to where things are loading...I think it "feels" faster now.
Actually on further review, I have never seen a vBuletin 4 installation grade out well for first byte time on the Meehan test we're using, no matter the hosting or even straight out of the box. vB 3 does... But never a vB4. So it would be pointless to change hosts or really even trouble your host with this - you're not going to improve first byte time enough to make it worth any effort. What, maybe a quarter second?My host is urljet. I'm overall pretty happy with them... I would give them an A+ for customer service. But I agree I would like to get more speed from the first byte.
I'm also considering signing up for MaxCDN...any experience with them (and vbulletin)?
On same parameters used in the thread, there's still a little work for you to do:As Max said I don't see a significant performance increase using my CDN but there are some benefits such as threat control.
Out of interest sake [MENTION=102]jimsflies[/MENTION] , I see that you are with URLJet. I am with them as well and with that CloudFlare is free. You can easily set it up in your cpanel with one click, seamlessly.
Here is my test results, WebPagetest Test Result - Montreal : [url]www.a...m/forums/forum.php - 02/07/14 02:43:31[/url]