Optimize Blogger Page Load Using Gzip Compression


One of the best ways to reduce HTTP requests and improve the loading time of your blog is to install Gzip compression. Compression is essential because it is an effective way to save bandwidth and hence speed up the loading process of your blog page.
Blogger HTML has a built-in compression feature and it works on all modern browsers.

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Optimizing Blogger Page Load Using Gzip

For those asking if you still need to install the Gzip compressor in Blogger HTML, the answer is it still necessary. Blogger blogs have a built-in HTML compressor to speed up page load time. Compression is a process in which your browser makes requests to a web server. Let’s say you have a file request and the web server will send you a link for you to download the file. And in the middle of the process, the server compresses the file to minimize size and speed up the download.
browser file request and server transmission

It's important to keep your blog at top speed. Many readers will certainly not read your posts again if your pages load at a snail's pace.

Installing Gzip

Gzip combines all the web files as well as the HTML, CSS, JS codes into one compressed package. The browser then extracts the file for quick display on the webpage. The HTTP requests are decreased saving bandwidth and the page loading of your website or blog will surge. 

Gzip compression improves the page performance of your blog and consequently your readers will not experience any delay in page load. To install the Gzip compressor on your Blogger blog just follow these instructions:
1. Go to your Dashboard Menu >> Click Edit HTML >> find this code: <! DOCTYPE html>
2. Replace the code with the following PHP code: 
<? php if (substr_ count ($ _ SERVER ['HTTP_ACCEPT_ENCODING'], 'gzip')) ob_start ("ob_gzhandler"); else ob_ start ();?>
<! DOCTYPE html>
3. Save your template

In view of the fact that it is a code that works with the server, it helps to enhance page load speed.
A lot of online readers today are using modern browsers, what the browser receives are all compressed contents and it is the search engine’s work to unzip the files to display the content on the reader’s screen.

Additional Speed ​​Improvement Tips

To further increase the speed of your blog, make sure you follow these guidelines.
·         Avoid putting unwanted widgets and gadgets. Simply put useful gadgets.
·         Compress and optimize images to save bandwidth.
·         Avoid using inline CSS codes. If possible, put all styles in one section.
·         Remove all CSS and JavaScript codes in <head> for quick page rendering.
·         Using lazy load scripts can be helpful for blog photos.
·         To see render blocking scripts in your HTML code, try going to Google Speed ​​Insights for other suggestions.
With the help of Gzip compression plus these page enhancements, your blog now is surely fast-loading and your readers will enjoy it.

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