Ensure pages load in a reasonable timeframe - ideally a few seconds. If they are too slow, ranking may suffer. Increase performance by reducing image/page sizes, optimising business logic (especially database queries) and up-scaling hardware.
For high-volume sites, performance testing is suggested to understand how the site behaves under spiked loads. Remember that loading will increase as a result of a successful SEO campaign.
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