Performance of Webpages
tl;dr (too long, didn't read)
Webpages should be checked for performance ratings before being given to a client; do not trust the developer(s) to do it themselves! There are two different performance tests that will give you reliable results, links below, perform BOTH tests. Results must be in top 10% (90/100+ or Grade A).
Introduction
It is important to remember that, here at Parasol Island, we have an above-average internet connection which will often result in web pages loading much quicker for us than they would for our clients and their customers. Therefore, it is very important to perform two performance tests on any web page that will be given to a customer to verify that the web page will perform optimally for all users and not just for those with an incredibly quick internet connection.
Remember! If a web page takes too long to load, a visitor will simply hit the back button and not come back; think about the bigger picture and perform a performance test!
Available Tests
There are two different tests that we recommend you to perform. The first is provided by Google and can be found here and the second is provided by GTMetrix and can be found here.
It is very much recommended to perform both tests as they do not share the exact same testing criteria.