Below are two graphs plotting the number of images on a page against the total KB transferred by Chrome 13 for both a page with JSIO and without JSIO (which I, for some reason have called a “plain” page).
I build websites for a living, so I have a lot of folders of images from various websites lying around which form the two data sets for the graphs. I’d like to think of them as a typical set of website images, but you may argue that they are typical for the websites that I build.
I knocked up a script that when given a folder of images, will output a “plain” HTML page, a JSIO HTML page and a JSIO resources file with the following numbers of images on them: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800, 900, 1000 and 1100. Before generating any of the pages, the order of the images were randomised to better represent a web page’s inclusion of different images for different purposes.
Chrome 13 was used with the developer toolbar to determine how many requests were being made and the actual KB transferred (with slight rounding errors) by the browser. In my opinion I would say that Apache was set up to serve image and javascript content typical of many servers on the internet in that images were not gzipped but javascript files were; the register, bbc, for example.
What is interesting to note is that the number of bytes transferred by JSIO are consistently lower than the bytes transferred by a plain HTML page…but not by a lot. The file size inflation due to base64 encoding seems to cancel out a lot of bytes the gained from making fewer requests. However, it is obvious that JSIO won’t actually lose you any bytes, but it isn’t going to save you a substantial amount. That said, saving bytes isn’t the only benefit of JSIO, remember that one of JSIO’s goals is also to alleviate some of the problems surrounding the creation and use of image sprites – which it does also do very well.
The graph below is just for fun, it plots the number of requests made by JSIO pages against the number of requests made by plain HTML pages. Note the JSIO pages make a constant 4 requests (index.html, jsio.js, jsio-resources.js and jsio.gif) independent of how many images are on the page:
Felt no urge to argue with the conclusions even though I started the post slightly skeptical, and a look at fernbureaus maintained that pattern, writing that earns agreement through clarity of argument rather than rhetorical pressure is the kind I find most persuasive and the kind I want to read more of these days.
Solid post, the structure is easy to follow and the language stays simple even when the topic gets a bit more involved, and a look at fernpier kept that same standard going, so I left feeling like the time spent here was actually worth something for once which is rare lately.
Reading this felt productive in a way most internet reading does not, and a look at zingtorch continued that productive feeling, sometimes the open web feels like a waste of time but sites like this remind me why I still bother to look around rather than retreating to old reliable sources for everything I need.
Probably one of the more reliable sources I have found for this kind of careful coverage, and a look at driftfair reinforced the reliability, the small group of sources I would describe as reliable for a given topic is curated carefully and this site has earned a place in that small group through consistent performance.
Approaching this site through a casual link click and being surprised by what I found, and a look at explorefuturepathways extended the surprise, the rare experience of stumbling into excellent independent content rather than predictable mediocrity is one of the actual remaining pleasures of casual web browsing and this site provided it cleanly.
Now noticing that the post did not mention the writer at all, focus stayed on the topic, and a look at ideasworthmoving continued that author absent quality, content that disappears the writer to focus on the substance is a particular kind of generosity and this site has clearly chosen the substance over the personality consistently.
Just sat with this for a bit longer than I usually would because the points are worth thinking about, and after explorebetterthinking I had even more to chew on, the kind of post that nudges your thinking forward without forcing the issue is something I have always appreciated in good writing online.
Just sat back at the end of the post and felt grateful that someone took the time to write it, and a look at fairfinch extended that gratitude across more of the site, recognising effort behind quality work is part of what makes the open web a community rather than just a marketplace today.
Glad the writer did not feel the need to argue with imaginary critics in the post itself, and a stop at createactionforward kept the same focused approach going, defensive writing wastes the reader time and confidence on positions that did not need defending and this post has clearly avoided that common failure.
Generally my attention drifts on long posts but this one held it through the end, and a stop at ideasintoresults earned the same sustained focus, content that defeats my drift tendency is content with substantive pulling power and this site has demonstrated that pulling power across multiple pieces in a session that has now run quite long actually.
Nice to see a post that does not try to overcomplicate the basics for the sake of looking smart, and once I looked at jetdomes the same direct tone was there too, which honestly makes a difference when you are short on time and want answers without long pointless intros.
Great work on keeping things readable, the post never drags or repeats itself which I really appreciate, and a stop at fernpiers added a bit more context that fit naturally with what was already said here, no need to read everything twice to get the point being made today.
Refreshing change from the usual sites covering this topic, no clickbait and no padding, and a stop at knackgrove confirmed the difference, this place clearly has its own voice rather than copying the formulas everyone else uses to chase clicks online which is becoming increasingly rare these days across nearly every popular subject.
Glad the writer did not feel compelled to cover every possible angle of the topic, focus is a virtue, and a stop at findyourclearpath reflected the same disciplined scope, knowing what to leave out is half of what makes good writing good and this post has clearly been edited with that principle in mind.
Worth recognising that the post did not pretend to be the final word on the topic, and a stop at portmill continued that humility, content that admits its own scope and limits is more trustworthy than content that overreaches and this site has clearly developed the editorial maturity to know what it can and cannot claim well.
Glad the writer kept this short rather than padding it out, the points stand on their own without needing extra context, and a look at loopbough kept the same approach going, brevity is a sign of confidence in the substance and the team here clearly trusts their content to land without filler.
Now noticing that the post avoided the temptation to be funny in places where humour would have undermined the substance, and a stop at focusdrivenmomentum maintained the same restraint, knowing when to be serious is a rare editorial virtue and this site has clearly developed it through what I assume is careful editorial practice over years.
Just sat back at the end of the post and felt grateful that someone took the time to write it, and a look at grovefarm extended that gratitude across more of the site, recognising effort behind quality work is part of what makes the open web a community rather than just a marketplace today.
Worth recognising that this site does not chase the daily news cycle, and a stop at executeideasclean confirmed the longer publication arc, sites that resist the pressure to comment on every passing event are sites with genuine editorial discipline and this one has clearly chosen depth over volume which I respect deeply.
Now thinking about how this post will age over the coming years, and a stop at startmovingforward suggested the same durability, content built to age well rather than to capture the attention of the moment is content with a different kind of value and this site has clearly chosen the long horizon over the short one.
Just enjoyed the experience without needing to think about why, and a look at duetparishs kept that effortless feeling going, sometimes the best content is invisible in the sense that you forget you are reading until you reach the end and realise time has passed without you noticing it pass naturally.
Reading this with my morning coffee turned into reading the related posts with my morning coffee, and a stop at firminlet stretched the morning further, content that pulls breakfast into a reading session rather than just accompanying it is content that has earned a higher claim on my attention than the average article does.
Did not expect much when I clicked through but ended up reading the whole thing carefully, and a stop at buildclaritydrivenmomentum kept that engagement going, sometimes the unassuming sites turn out to deliver more than the flashy ones which is something I have learned to look out for over time online lately and across topics.
Honest reaction is that this is the kind of writing I would defend in a conversation about good blog content, and a look at zingtrace reinforced that, the rare site whose work I would actively recommend rather than just tolerate is the kind I want to support through return visits regularly.
Reading this in a quiet coffee shop matched the calm energy of the writing, and a stop at createimpactplanningnow extended that environmental match, content that has its own ambient quality which can match or clash with surroundings is content with a personality and this site has the kind of personality that suits calm reading.
Good clean post, no errors and no awkward phrasing that breaks the reading flow, and a stop at salemsolid kept the same standard, definitely the kind of editorial care that earns a return visit because it tells me the writer is paying attention to details that matter to readers rather than just rushing publication.
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A well calibrated piece that knew its scope and stayed inside it, and a look at duetcoast maintained the same scope discipline, scope creep is one of the failure modes of long blog posts and this site has clearly invested in the editorial discipline to prevent it which shows up in tightly contained pieces.
A piece that handled multiple complications without becoming confused, and a look at findyourcorepurpose continued that organisational clarity, holding multiple threads in a single piece without losing any of them is a sign of skilled writing and this site has clearly developed the editorial discipline to manage complexity without sacrificing readability throughout.
A piece that read as if the writer was thinking carefully rather than just typing fluently, and a look at falconfern continued that considered quality, the difference between fluent typing and careful thinking shows up in writing and this site reads as the product of thought rather than just the product of language fluency apparently.
Did not expect much when I clicked through but ended up reading the whole thing carefully, and a stop at simplifyyourprogress kept that engagement going, sometimes the unassuming sites turn out to deliver more than the flashy ones which is something I have learned to look out for over time online lately and across topics.
Reading this felt productive in a way most internet reading does not, and a look at knackdomes continued that productive feeling, sometimes the open web feels like a waste of time but sites like this remind me why I still bother to look around rather than retreating to old reliable sources for everything I need.
Skipped the comments to avoid spoilers and came back later to find them genuinely worth reading, and a stop at explorefreshopportunities extended that surprised respect, when the discussion below a post matches the quality of the post itself you have found something special and this site appears to attract that kind of audience.
After several visits I am now confident this site is one to follow seriously, and a stop at seogrove reinforced that confidence, the gradual building of trust through repeated quality exposures is the only sustainable way to develop reader loyalty and this site is building that loyalty in me through patient consistent work consistently.
A piece that did not lecture even when it had clear positions, and a look at portolive maintained the same teaching without preaching tone, finding the line between informing and lecturing is hard and most sites land on the wrong side of it but this one has clearly figured out how to inform without becoming preachy.
Took the time to read the comments on this post too and they were also worth reading, and a stop at lunacourt suggested the community quality matches the content quality, when the conversation around a piece is as good as the piece itself you know you have found a real corner of the internet.
Reading this gave me a small framework I expect to use going forward, and a stop at grovequay extended that framework, content that produces transferable mental models rather than just specific facts is content with multiplicative value and this site is providing those models at a rate that justifies extra attention from me regularly.
Definitely returning here, that is decided, and a look at progressbuiltcarefully only made the case stronger, this is one of those rare websites that rewards regular visits rather than feeling stale after the first read which is something I cannot say about most of the places I bookmark today across all my topics.
Picked this for my morning read because the topic seemed worth the time, and a look at bravopiers confirmed the choice was right, my morning reading slot is precious and giving it to this site felt like a good investment rather than a waste which is a higher endorsement than I usually offer for content.
Felt the writer respected the topic without being precious about it, and a look at flareaisle continued that respectful but unfussy treatment, finding the right register for serious topics is hard and this site has clearly figured out how to take the topic seriously while still being readable for casual visitors regularly.
Comfortable read, finished it without realising how much time had passed, and a look at clarityfuelsgrowth pulled me into more pages the same way, the absence of friction in good content lets time disappear and that is one of the highest compliments I can pay any piece of writing I find online during a regular search session.
Skipped the comments to avoid spoilers and came back later to find them genuinely worth reading, and a stop at createimpactsteps extended that surprised respect, when the discussion below a post matches the quality of the post itself you have found something special and this site appears to attract that kind of audience.
Now adding the homepage to my regular check rotation rather than waiting for individual links to find me, and a stop at grippalaces confirmed the rotation upgrade, the move from passive discovery to active checking is a vote of confidence in a sites ongoing quality and this site has earned that active engagement clearly.
Adding this site to my regular reading list, the post earned that on its own, and a quick stop at quillglade sealed the decision, the kind of place worth checking back with from time to time because it consistently produces material that holds up against a critical reading too which I really value.
Really appreciate that the writer did not stretch the post to hit some target word count, the points end when they are made, and a stop at explorefreshstrategies reflected the same discipline, brevity is generosity in disguise and this site has clearly figured that out far better than most blog operations have.
Probably the best thing I have read on this topic in the past month, and a stop at meritquays extended that ranking, the casual ranking of recent reading is informal but real and this site has been winning those rankings for me on this topic specifically over the last several weeks of regular reading sessions.
Felt the post had been written without looking over its shoulder, and a look at falconflame continued that confident posture, content written for its own sake rather than against imagined critics has a different quality and this site reads as written from a place of confidence rather than defensive justification of every claim.
One of the more thoughtful posts I have read recently on this topic, and a stop at startbuildingdirection added even more weight to that impression, this is genuinely good content that holds its own against far better known sites in the same space without trying to imitate any of them at all which I appreciate.
Now planning to come back when I have the right kind of attention to read carefully, and a stop at seohive reinforced that plan, choosing the right moment to read certain content is a quiet form of respect for the work and this site is generating those careful planning behaviours from me consistently as a reader.
Granted my mood today might be elevating my reading experience but I still think this is genuinely good, and a stop at unlockclaritytoday reinforced that even discounted assessment, controlling for the mood adjustment that affects content perception this site still reads as substantively above average across multiple pieces I have read carefully today.