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:
Really appreciate the lack of pop ups, modals, cookie banners stacking on top of each other, and a quick visit to elitedawn confirmed the same clean approach across the rest of the site, technical decisions about user experience are part of what makes content actually pleasant to engage with for sure.
Beyond the immediate post itself the editorial sensibility behind the site is what struck me, and a stop at gladeridgeartisanexchange continued displaying that sensibility, content that reveals editorial choices through accumulated reading is content with structural quality and this site has clearly developed an underlying approach worth identifying through multiple sessions of reading.
Stands out for actually being useful instead of just being long, and a look at irisarbor kept that going, length without value is the default mode of most blogs these days but this site has clearly chosen a different path which I respect a lot as a reader who values careful editing decisions like that.
Picked this for a morning recommendation in our company chat, and a look at cadetgrails suggested I will mention this site again later, recommending content into a workplace context is a small editorial act that requires confidence in the recommendation and this site is making me confident in those recommendations consistently here too.
Appreciated the way each section connected smoothly to the next without abrupt jumps, and a stop at kanvoro kept that flow going nicely, transitions are something most blog writers ignore but the difference is huge for the reader who is trying to follow a sustained line of thought today across many different topics.
Following a few of the internal links revealed more posts of similar quality, and a stop at coralbrooktradingfoundry added more to that growing pile, sites where internal links lead to more good content rather than to more of the same recycled material are sites with depth and this one has clearly built that depth carefully.
Now recognising the post as a rare example of careful writing on a topic that mostly receives careless treatment, and a stop at lakelake extended that contrast with the average elsewhere, content that highlights how much the average is settling for low quality is content that has both internal merit and external value as a benchmark.
Reading this slowly because the writing rewards a slower pace, and a stop at fiberiron did the same, the pace at which I read content is something I now use as a quality signal and writing that earns a slower pace earns my attention as a reader looking for substance these days.
Reading this brought back an idea I had set aside months ago, and a stop at draftglades added more substance to that idea, content that revives dormant projects in my own thinking is content with serious creative value and this site is contributing to my own work in ways I had not expected when first clicking through.
Following a few of the internal links revealed more posts of similar quality, and a stop at verminturbo added more to that growing pile, sites where internal links lead to more good content rather than to more of the same recycled material are sites with depth and this one has clearly built that depth carefully.
During a quiet evening reading session this provided just the right depth without being heavy, and a stop at buildsteadyprogress maintained the same evening appropriate weight, content with depth that does not exhaust the reader is content with editorial calibration and this site has clearly figured out how to be substantial without being demanding all the time.
Took a few notes from this post, the points are easy to remember without needing to come back and check, and a look at pacecabin added a couple more, the kind of place that sticks in the memory long after the browser tab has been closed for the day which says a lot really.
Just want to flag that this was useful and not bury the appreciation in caveats, and a look at explorefutureopportunity earned the same direct praise, recognising good work without hedging it with criticism is something I try to practice because over qualified compliments tend to read as backhanded and miss the point sometimes.
Полезный портал https://panorama.zt.ua о строительстве и ремонте с материалами по проектированию отделочным работам благоустройству участков и выбору строительных решений. Актуальная информация для профессионалов и частных застройщиков.
Bookmark earned and shared the link with one specific person who would care, and a look at galafactor got the same targeted share, sharing carefully rather than broadcasting is a discipline I try to maintain and this site is generating shares from me at a sustainable rate rather than the spam rate of viral content.
Reading this felt productive in a way most internet reading does not, and a look at cadetgrail 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.
Worth recognising the absence of the usual blog tropes here, and a look at startthinkingforwardclearly continued that fresh quality, sites that avoid the standard moves of the medium read as more original even when the content is on familiar topics and this one has clearly chosen its own path through the conventional terrain skilfully.
My usual pattern is to skim and bounce but this site has reset that pattern temporarily, and a stop at neatglyph maintained the slower reading mode, content that changes how I read is content with structural influence and this site has clearly nudged my reading behaviour toward something better at least for the duration of these visits.
Nice and clean, that is the best way to describe the writing here, no clutter and no wasted words, and a quick visit to alpineharborvendorparlor kept that going, I appreciate when a site treats its readers like people who can think for themselves without needing constant hand holding through every paragraph.
Quiet confidence runs through the whole post, no need to shout to make the points stick, and a stop at visionintosystems carried that same restrained voice forward, content that respects the reader by trusting its own substance rather than dressing it up in theatrical language is what I look for online and rarely actually find these days.
Строительный портал https://teplo.zt.ua для тех кто планирует строительство дома ремонт квартиры или модернизацию недвижимости. Актуальные статьи обзоры технологий советы специалистов и полезная информация для успешной реализации проектов.
Все о строительстве https://suli-company.org.ua и ремонте в одном месте. Строительный портал публикует полезные материалы о проектировании отделке инженерных системах выборе строительных материалов и современных технологиях для дома и бизнеса.
Skipped lunch to finish reading, which says something, and a stop at growstepbyintent kept me at my desk longer than planned, when content beats the lunch impulse the writer has done something genuinely impressive in an attention environment full of immediately satisfying alternatives competing for the same finite block of reader time.
Мужской портал https://cruiser.com.ua о стиле жизни карьере финансах здоровье и технологиях. Полезные статьи экспертные советы обзоры и практические рекомендации для современных мужчин стремящихся к развитию успеху и комфортной жизни.
Coming back to this one, definitely, and a quick visit to uplandcovemerchantgallery only made me more sure of that, the kind of writing that makes you want to set aside time later rather than rushing through it now while distracted by everything else competing for attention on the screen today across so many tabs.
Портал о ремонте https://juglans.com.ua и строительстве с актуальными новостями отрасли обзорами инструментов и строительных материалов. Практические руководства помогут выполнить работы качественно и избежать распространенных ошибок.
Stands out for actually being useful instead of just being long, and a look at islemeadows kept that going, length without value is the default mode of most blogs these days but this site has clearly chosen a different path which I respect a lot as a reader who values careful editing decisions like that.
Now feeling confident enough in this site to use it as a reference point for evaluating others on the same topic, and a look at cottonbrookvendorfoundry continued the comparison friendly quality, sites that serve as quality benchmarks for their topic are precious and this one has clearly become a benchmark for me on this particular subject area.
Came in for one specific question and got answers to three I had not even thought to ask, and a look at domelounges extended that bonus value pattern, the kind of resource that anticipates reader needs rather than just answering the literal question asked is the gold standard and this site reaches it.
Bookmarked the page and the homepage too because clearly there is more to explore here, and a quick stop at lakequill only made that more obvious, this is the kind of place I want to dig through over a weekend rather than rushing through during a coffee break tomorrow morning before getting back to work.
Reading this felt productive in a way most internet reading does not, and a look at briskolive 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.
Started reading skeptically because the headline seemed overconfident, and the post earned the headline by the end, and a look at fifeholm continued that pattern of earning its claims, sites that can back up their headlines without overpromising are rare and this one has clearly developed editorial calibration on that front consistently.
Came across this looking for something else entirely and ended up reading it through twice, and a look at startthinkingwithpurpose pulled me deeper into the site than I planned, the writing has a way of holding attention without resorting to manipulative cliffhangers or vague promises that never get delivered later down the page.
Considered as a whole this site has developed a coherent point of view that comes through in individual pieces, and a look at glassharborartisanexchange continued displaying that coherence, sites with a unified perspective rather than a grab bag of takes are sites with editorial maturity and this one has clearly developed that maturity through years of work.
On reflection this is the kind of writing that improves my taste for what is possible in the format, and a look at thinkactadvance continued raising that bar, content that elevates my expectations rather than lowering them is doing important work in calibrating my standards and this site is participating in that elevation reliably.
If I had to summarise the editorial sensibility of this site in a few words it would be careful and human, and a look at kanzivo extended that summary feeling, capturing the essence of a sites approach in brief is hard but this site has a clear enough identity that the summary comes naturally enough.
Thank you for not assuming the reader already knows everything, the explanations meet me where I am, and a look at pactcliff did the same, that consideration is what makes a site feel welcoming rather than gatekeepy which is sadly the default mood across the modern web today for most subjects covered.
Worth pointing out that the post avoided the temptation to summarise everything at the end, and a look at elffleet continued that confident closing approach, content that trusts readers to retain the substance without being reminded of it at the end is content that respects the reader and this site practices that respect.
Honest opinion is that this is the kind of post that builds long term trust with readers, and a look at clippoise reinforced that perception, the slow accumulation of trust through consistent quality is the only sustainable way to build a real audience and this site is clearly playing that long game.
Now feeling the post has earned a proper recommendation rather than a casual mention, and a stop at irisbureau reinforced the recommendation strength, the difference between mentioning and recommending is a small editorial distinction I observe in my own conversations and this site has earned the upgraded recommendation level from me confidently today.
Once I had read three posts the editorial pattern was clear, and a look at neatmill confirmed the pattern from a fourth angle, sites where the underlying approach reveals itself through accumulated reading rather than being announced are sites with real depth and this one has that quality clearly visible across multiple pieces consistently.
Took the time to read every paragraph rather than skimming for the punchline, and a quick visit to findyourprogressdirection earned the same careful attention from me, that is the highest signal I can give about content quality because my default mode is rapid scanning rather than deliberate reading on most pages.
Современный сайт https://makprestig.in.ua о ремонте и строительстве для тех кто планирует строительство дома реконструкцию или обновление интерьера. Экспертные советы инструкции и практические решения для любых задач.
This stands out compared to similar posts I have read recently, less noise and more substance, and a look at gemcoast kept that gap going, you can really feel the difference between content made by someone who cares versus content made to fill a publishing schedule for an algorithm trying to keep growing somehow.
I learned more from this short post than from longer articles I read earlier today, and a stop at findyourcorelane added even more useful detail without going off topic, this site clearly knows how to keep things focused without sacrificing depth which is a hard balance to strike for any writer.
Now appreciating that the post did not require me to agree with the writer to find it valuable, and a look at createimpactdrivensteps maintained the same useful regardless of agreement quality, content that informs even when it does not convince is content with broader utility and this site reads as useful even when I disagree.
Felt a small spark of recognition when the post named something I had been struggling to articulate, and a look at elitefest produced more such moments, the rare service of giving readers language for fuzzy intuitions is one of the higher values that good writing can provide and this site offered several today instances.
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 forgecabins reflected the same discipline, brevity is generosity in disguise and this site has clearly figured that out far better than most blog operations have.
Bookmarking this for later, the kind of resource I want to keep nearby, and a quick look at knackpacts confirmed the rest of the site is worth the same treatment, definitely going into my reference folder for the next time the topic comes up at work or in conversation with someone who asks.
Felt like the post had been edited rather than just drafted and published, and a stop at crystalcovecommerceatelier suggested the same care across the site, the difference between edited and unedited content is enormous for the reader and this site has clearly invested in the editing pass that most blogs skip entirely which really does show up.