Gzip is a type of data compression. By compressing files to reduce their size, it speeds up downloads and data transfers. This is particularly helpful for improving overall site speed and meeting the requirements set by online testing tools such as Page Speed Insights, Pingdom, and GT Metrix.
Benefits of Gzip Compression
Since sites on Shifter consist of pure static HTML, JS, and CSS, using Gzip compression can provide significant benefits to site speed.
- Reduced File Size: Using Gzip can potentially reduce file sizes by up to 80%.
- Improved Site Speed: Faster downloads and data transfers lead to improved overall site speed.
- Meeting Online Testing Tool Requirements: It becomes easier to achieve high scores on tools such as Page Speed Insights, Pingdom, and GT Metrix.
Gzip Compression on Shifter
Shifter supports Gzip by default for all WordPress sites. This feature is applied site-wide using a content delivery network (CDN) built on Amazon’s CloudFront CDN service.
CDN and Edge Locations
In addition to CDN coverage, we also support compression at numerous edge locations. Edge locations can store and deliver data to site visitors faster than the CDN alone.
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