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TTFB Server Response Time
/ΛsΙΛvΙr rΙͺΛspΙns taΙͺm/
The amount of time it takes for a server to respond to a browser request.
Detailed Explanation
Server response time, also called Time to First Byte (TTFB), measures how quickly a server responds to requests. Slow response times can hurt user experience and SEO rankings, especially for mobile users.
Examples
Fast response: Under 200ms
Acceptable response: 200-500ms
Slow response: Over 1 second
Server optimization and caching
CDN implementation for faster delivery
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