If you notice a slow load time for your pop-up while using BDOW!, rest assured that BDOW! is designed to minimize its impact on your site’s performance. Here’s what’s happening and how you can improve the load times even further:
1. Asynchronous Loading with BDOW!
BDOW! (formerly Sumo) uses asynchronous loading, meaning it defers to your site’s content and ensures that your website loads first. BDOW! does not block or slow down your site's essential resources like content or scripts. This process ensures that your pop-up is delivered as smoothly as possible, allowing your website to give precedence to its core functionality.
2. BDOW! Uses Global CDN and Connection Optimization
BDOW! files are delivered via a global Content Delivery Network (CDN), which optimizes load times regardless of where your visitors are located. BDOW! also uses keep-alive requests, which allow multiple files to be downloaded without disconnecting the server, reducing latency and improving download speeds. While there are "multiple requests" being made, these requests have the same net effect as a single and uninterrupted connection.
3. Caching to Optimize Pop-Up Delivery
For most users, BDOW! files will only load once, thanks to the use of caching. While the sumome.com/api/load endpoint is dynamic and isn't cached (as it depends on the logged-in user or session), static resources like the core code (load.sumome.com/) are cached, ensuring your pop-up loads quickly after the first visit.
Additionally, BDOW! builds CSS on a per-app basis, meaning only the styles needed for the pop-up are loaded, preventing unnecessary CSS files from slowing down your load times. This ensures that visitors only download essential assets, further speeding up the experience.
4. Tips for Optimizing Load Time Even Further
Even though BDOW! is optimized for performance, there are additional steps you can take to reduce the load time of your pop-up:
Optimize Image Sizes: If your pop-up includes images, make sure they are compressed and optimized for the web. This can significantly reduce the file size, improving load times.
Minify JavaScript and CSS: While BDOW! already minimizes its impact, ensure your website’s overall JavaScript and CSS are also minified to further improve performance.
Defer Non-Essential Scripts: Consider deferring or loading non-essential scripts (e.g., analytics) after BDOW! and your site have loaded. This can improve perceived load times for visitors.
5. Leverage Browser Developer Tools
Use browser developer tools like Chrome DevTools to analyze network activity and understand which specific files or resources may be causing slowdowns. This can give you insights into where improvements can be made on your website to ensure pop-up optimizations.
6. Learn More about Asynchronous Loading
For those looking for a deeper understanding of asynchronous loading and optimizing web performance, BDOW! recommends reviewing resources from Google PageSpeed Insights. These articles provide more context about how asynchronous JavaScript works and how you can optimize your site's critical rendering path:
Conclusion
BDOW! works hard to optimize its performance on your site by leveraging asynchronous loading, global CDN delivery, and smart caching practices. By applying some additional best practices like image optimization and script deferral, you can ensure your pop-ups load as quickly as possible while delivering a seamless user experience.