The Physics of Web Performance
Drawing inspiration from ESheet FBISE Physics
Key Technical Implementations
1. Resource Optimization
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Applying the principle of moments
2. Image Compression
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Like waveform compression in physics, proper image formatting reduces 'amplitude' (file size) without losing essential 'frequency' (image quality).
Impact on User Shopping Behavior
| Performance Level | Conversion Impact | Psychological Effect |
|---|---|---|
| <1s load time | +20% conversions | Triggers instant engagement (impulse buying) |
| 1-3s load time | Baseline conversions | Conscious decision making |
| -30% conversions | Frustration and abandonment |
ESheet's problem-solving approach teaches us to identify rate-limiting factors - in e-commerce, this is often perceptual performance
Behavioral Physics: The Hysteresis Effect
Just as magnetic materials show lag in response (hysteresis), users develop 'performance bias' based on their first experience:
- Fast first impression builds tolerance for occasional slowdowns
- Slow initial experience creates persistent skepticism even after improvements