Bandwidth

The maximum rate of data transfer across a network connection, measured in bits per second. Higher bandwidth allows faster loading of large assets like images and videos, directly impacting user experience. Optimize bandwidth usage by compressing images, lazy loading off-screen content, and leveraging Framer's automatic performance optimizations.

Related terms

Related terms

  • Lazy Loading

    Performance

    A technique that defers loading off-screen content until users scroll near it, improving initial page performance. It is especially useful for image-heavy pages and long content feeds. Framer automatically lazy-loads many assets, including below-the-fold images.

  • Video

    Media

    Moving visual content embedded on a page for explanation, demonstration, or storytelling. Video can increase engagement but may hurt performance if it is unoptimized. Use compression, modern formats, and lazy loading to keep page load fast.

  • Width

    Layout

    The horizontal measurement of an element, definable as fixed pixels, percentages, or content-based sizing. Responsive designs often use percentage or max-width rather than fixed widths for flexibility. Framer's sizing controls support fixed, relative, and content-based width options.

  • Cache

    Performance

    Temporary storage that keeps copies of assets so repeat visits load faster and consume less bandwidth. Effective caching can significantly improve page-load performance for returning users. CDNs and browser cache policies work together to deliver assets efficiently.

  • Page Load

    Performance

    The process of fetching and rendering a webpage, measured from request to full interactivity. Page load speed affects user experience, conversion rates, and search rankings. Monitor load performance and optimize bottlenecks regularly.