Website Response Time Test
Measure your website's loading speed and identify performance issues
About Response Time
Response time measures how quickly your server responds to requests. It's a critical metric affecting user experience and SEO rankings.
Response Time Benchmarks
- < 100ms: Exceptional - Instant feel
- 100-200ms: Excellent - Very fast
- 200-500ms: Good - Acceptable
- 500-1000ms: Average - Noticeable delay
- > 1000ms: Slow - User frustration
Why Response Time Matters
- User Experience: Slow sites frustrate users and increase bounce rates
- SEO Rankings: Google uses page speed as a ranking factor
- Conversions: 1 second delay can reduce conversions by 7%
- Mobile Users: Mobile connections are slower, making speed critical
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good response time?
Under 200ms is excellent, 200-500ms is good, 500-1000ms is average. Above 1000ms needs optimization.
How does this differ from page load time?
Response time is just server response. Page load time includes downloading all resources (images, CSS, JS).
Why does my response time vary?
Server load, network conditions, CDN cache status, and geographic distance all affect response time.
How can I improve response time?
Use a CDN, enable caching, optimize database queries, upgrade hosting, and minimize server-side processing.
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