Optimization of the SOTESHOP online store. FastCache - 100x faster version and lower server load.

Before the page is displayed to the user in the browser, it must be generated on the server side. The shorter the page is generated, the faster it is transferred for display in the browser. FastCache is a system of very fast page generation, even 100x faster. It is a standard in all SOTESHOP stores.

Optimization of the online store

Two main elements influence the optimization of the store:

• Generation of the store on the server side.
• Display in the browser.

Generation on the server side

It includes operations that the server must perform to send the page content to the browser. Elements influencing the time of page generation:

1. Server speed.
2. Database performance.
3. Store program.
4. Optimization systems in the store.
5. Current traffic on the server and its load.
6. Limits on the servers.

Problem with server performance

If the page requires a lot of computing power to be generated, then with the increase in traffic on the page, the server load increases quickly. If the traffic on the page increases 100x, then the server load will increase proportionally. Too much load in a short time can cause the exceeding of various limits used by hosting companies, and as a result, the page will start to display slower or will be turned off.

FastCache - faster page generation of the store even 100x

FastCache comes to the rescue. This is a special optimization system for displaying pages, which is available in any store based on SOTESHOP software, in any version, without any additional fees.

FastCache optimizes pages that were recently displayed and keeps a generated copy of them, which it can display very quickly. What's more, the pages retain their full functionality even without connecting to the database. Thanks to this system, the target page can be generated even 100x faster than the standard display. This not only increases performance and reduces server load, but also provides additional protection against attacks that block the page.See how to easily enable FastCache: FastCache Documentation

Browser Rendering

When the page is generated on the server side, it is sent to the user. Elements that affect the page display:

• The speed of the server's internet connection.
• The speed of the user's internet connection.
• The connection and bandwidth between the server and the user.
• The speed of the computer and browser.
• Optimization of the displayed page.
• Photos and other multimedia elements.

In the case of displaying pages in an online store, the last two elements are related to the store's software. A good program allows for quick page display, optimizes photos and adapts content to the recipient's device. In SOTESHOP, not only page generation optimization mechanisms are implemented, but also its display on the user's side.

Read the article about store optimization: Google PageSpeed. Faster store.

Summary

If we want our store to display quickly, it is worth choosing both good software and good hosting. This will allow us to maintain a fast page view, even if the traffic in the store increases. When choosing hosting, it is not worth choosing the cheapest solutions, because they often have limitations that no one talks about loudly, and which quickly appear. When choosing store software, it is worth paying attention to whether the program has store optimization options and has the FastCache or similar "caching" system as standard, thanks to which we can provide faster store display with increased traffic on the page.

Related Pages

• FastCache Documentation
• SOTESHOP Online Store
• SOTESHOP Online Store Price List.