CATEGORY · Performance · B05

TTFB (Time to First Byte)

TTFB measures time to the first response byte. Depending on measurement context, it includes network, connection, redirect and server-processing delays.

Full definition

TTFB measures time to the first response byte. Depending on measurement context, it includes network, connection, redirect and server-processing delays.

Concrete Shopify example

Illustrative example: a collection responds slowly before images start loading. Inspect HTML timing and redirects before treating it as an image problem.

My take

Compare consistent network and geographic conditions. Separate document response from media loading; a CDN does not fix all expensive processing.

Sources and editorial context

Teo Comyn · Updated

Technical references consulted for this revision. Illustrative examples are not measured client results. Check the current documentation and your store before applying a change.

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