vidmarc Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Is this a server releated issue, or is there something I can do to speed things up? I'm running the latest version of Cubecart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Butter Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Is this a new problem? Are you now on 6.0.10?? Still using Blueprint? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vidmarc Posted March 9, 2016 Author Share Posted March 9, 2016 I think it's new - yes, still stuck on Blueprint. Latest version of CC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Butter Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 There are probably changes in CC now that stock Blueprint would need modifying to handle, if I had to guess. I see you've started a thread about what's involved in moving away from Blueprint. Why not try your store with Foundation skin temporarily and see if you notice a speed difference... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vidmarc Posted March 9, 2016 Author Share Posted March 9, 2016 Here's a reply from the hosting company: Quote As checked, there were only few processes on the server when the site is accessed, this means that the server is okay. This could be due to the plugins you were using, please do try to optimize your script and might need to eliminate render-blocking JavaScript and CSS. Any ideas what that means anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsmither Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 "to eliminate render-blocking JavaScript and CSS" There is a technique that can be coded in the <head> section of a web page that informs the web browser that it is safe to load as many page resources at one time as possible. These resources are images, javascript files and CSS files. There are practical limits, however. Good 'netiquette suggests no more than 4-6 simultaneous connections to the web server and (Firefox, at least) obeys that courtesy. Some web servers can also limit the number of simultaneous connections from a single IP address (and will BAN an IP if too many connections are attempted too frequently). For CubeCart, I have seen problems when javascript files got into the browser (which will run them) before the page was ready. That causes all sorts of mayhem. Your browser should have a "Developer's Tools" mode where you can watch the "waterfall" of incoming data and page resources. It is very educational. If the waterfall shows that the "first-byte" arrival time is excessive, then we can look at a few things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vidmarc Posted March 9, 2016 Author Share Posted March 9, 2016 I've had a search but I can't seem to find the waterfall tool in Firefox. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Butter Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Install Firebug plugin. Right click on page to choose Inspect element with Firebug. Click on NET tab, then refresh page. You will see what loads in what order, and the horizontal bars create a waterfall effect that indicates how long it takes for each to load. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsmither Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Firefox (for Windows, at least) has a built-in diagnostics suite: on the menu bar, click Tools, select Web Developer, select Network. If your Firefox does not show the menubar, then click the three horizontal line menu button at the upper-right, then the wrench icon, then select Network. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Butter Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Thanks, Bsmither! I had lost that on a FF upgrade and didn't know where it was any more!! As usual, @vidmarc - Bsmither's advice trumps mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vidmarc Posted March 10, 2016 Author Share Posted March 10, 2016 I've done this, thanks - looks like the site is loading faster since I updated the Fusion plugin for the theme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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