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Why Is Squarespace So Laggy?

Last updated on October 1, 2022 @ 7:27 am

There are a few potential reasons why Squarespace might be lagging for you. It could be due to your internet connection, the amount of traffic on the Squarespace servers, or the number of plugins and/or script files you have running on your site.

If you’re on a shared hosting plan, your site could also be lagging because you’re on a server with other sites that are consuming more resources than yours. This is especially true if you have a lot of high-resolution images or videos on your site.

Here are a few things you can try to improve your Squarespace site’s performance:

PRO TIP: If you are experiencing lag while using Squarespace, it is likely due to your internet connection. Squarespace is a cloud-based platform and requires a strong and stable internet connection to function properly. If you are on a slow or unreliable internet connection, you may experience lag or other performance issues.

– Use a caching plugin to cache your pages and posts. – Optimize your images for faster loading times.

– Minimize the use of external plugins and scripts. – Enable gzip compression on your server. – Use a content delivery network (CDN) to deliver static assets such as images, CSS, and JavaScript files.

If you’re still having issues with your Squarespace site’s performance after trying these tips, contact Squarespace customer support for further assistance.

Drew Clemente

Drew Clemente

Devops & Sysadmin engineer. I basically build infrastructure online.