How to optimize Shopify store speed?

@columbus_***merata 

There are several steps you can take to optimize the speed of your Shopify store:

1. Choose a lightweight and fast-loading theme: Select a theme that is optimized for speed. Avoid themes with excessive customization options and features that you don't need.
2. Optimize your images: Compress and resize your images before uploading them to your store. You can use image optimization tools or Shopify apps to automatically optimize your images.
3. Minimize HTTP requests: Reduce the number of files (CSS, JavaScript, images) that your store needs to load by combining and minimizing them. Shopify apps like "Minifier" can help with this task.
4. Enable lazy loading: Implement lazy loading for your images, videos, and other media files. This will ensure that only the visible content is loaded initially, improving the overall speed of your store.
5. Use a Content Delivery Network (CDN): A CDN helps deliver your content from servers located near your customers, reducing the time it takes to load your store's pages. Shopify offers built-in CDN integration.
6. Remove unnecessary apps and code: Review your installed apps and remove any that you no longer need. Additionally, remove any unused code or scripts from your theme to reduce loading times.
7. Enable caching: Enable browser caching on your Shopify store to reduce the amount of data that needs to be loaded each time a visitor accesses your site.
8. Optimize your Shopify theme settings: Review and optimize theme settings such as typography, animations, and effects to improve performance.
9. Monitor and optimize page load times: Regularly monitor your store's performance using tools like Google PageSpeed Insights or GTmetrix. Address any issues or recommendations provided to optimize your store further.
10. Reduce the number of products per page: If you have a large number of products, consider limiting the number displayed per page to reduce the overall load time.
11. Update and maintain your store: Keep your Shopify platform, theme, and apps updated to benefit from performance improvements and bug fixes.

Optimizing your Shopify store's speed is an ongoing process, so regularly review and implement these steps to ensure your store loads quickly and provides a seamless user experience.