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Serverresponse time
The time a server takes to process a request and start sending back the page.
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What it means
Slow database queries, unoptimized code and overloaded hosting all raise response time. It delays everything that follows. Page caching often gives the biggest and quickest improvement.
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What is Server response time?
The time a server takes to process a request and start sending back the page.
Where does it sit in Growth Score?
It belongs to the Activation pillar, one of the 12 pillars your score is built from.
What should I read next?
Start with Time to First Byte and Caching, then browse the other terms in Activation.
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