Time to First Byte Causing Terrible Load Time

Hi,

I am having very long load times for my website, and working with my host, we have isolated the cause to be s2Member. i.e., the load times are fine without s2 in 2-3 sec range, and with s2 15-20 sec.

Here is an example page,
http://www.gurufundpicks.com/indrptpurchase-basmatenergy

I would appreciate a prompt reply, and a possible solution. I like s2Member’s functionality, and have built my site around it, but the long load times (basically, s2 adds 15+ sec to the Time to First Byte – which should be in the 0.5 -1 sec range) are a big problem.

Thanks,

Ganaxi

An update.

I just made some changes so as to not put multiple authorize.net pro-forms on the same page. That has brought the TTFB to now 1.5-2 sec which is still high, but tolerable. Any ideas on best practices to reduce that even further? It seems most of that is from loading the CSS for the pro-forms.

Thanks,

Ganaxi

Thank you for reporting this important issue.

Any ideas on best practices to reduce that even further? It seems most of that is from loading the CSS for the pro-forms.

That’s very abnormal. s2Member’s CSS and JavaScript files are not very large at all. You could try selectively loading your CSS/JavaScript based on Jason’s reply here:

https://www.s2member.com/forums/topic/website-loading-slow-after-activating-pro-v/#post-41668