If you're running a website on Sitecore, you want it to perform at its best. Unfortunately, there are Sitecore performance issues that can bring your site's performance down. These issues include slow-loading pages, sluggish response times, and other problems that can impact user experience.
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In this post, we'll take a look at the top Sitecore performance issues that you need to watch out for.
Bad Configuration
First off, there's the MSSQL memory hog. If you don't rein in its appetite to about 90% of your system's RAM, you're in for a world of hurt. The OS might start swapping SQL data, and trust me, that's a recipe for sluggish performance.
Then there's the static content compression issue. It's like trying to stuff an overpacked suitcase through airport security. If your server isn't set up to compress things like CSS and JavaScript, your site visitors are going to be twiddling their thumbs waiting for everything to load.
And don't get me started on over-eager indexing. If your indexes are trying to be overachievers and indexing every single field or more content than they need to, your queries are going to crawl along like a snail on a lazy Sunday.
But here's the kicker - most of the time, when Sitecore's acting up, it's usually got something to do with media. Sitecore likes to stash most of its media in the database, which can lead to... well, I was about to tell you, but it looks like we got cut off there. Want me to speculate on what might come next, or shall we leave it at that?
So if caching is not configured correctly, Sitecore has to pull the media from the database and resize it every time a page is rendered, resulting in longer wait times for your site visitors. Moreover, if Sitecore is set up to fetch media using /~/media (the old way) instead of /-/media (the new way), media requests may not perform as well.
Poor caching configuration
Let's dive into another Sitecore headache - caching issues. These can really throw a wrench in the works when it comes to performance.
First up, HTML caching. It's like your site's personal assistant, remembering stuff so you don't have to keep recreating it. But if it's missing in action or set up wrong on your renderings, Sitecore's forced to work overtime, pumping out content from scratch every single time.
And don't even get me started on the data cache. It's supposed to be your site's memory bank, keeping frequently used info close at hand. But if it's not tuned just right for your site's traffic and content, it's about as useful as a chocolate teapot. Sitecore ends up playing fetch with the database all day long, and let me tell you, that's no way to run a smooth operation.
Bottom line? Get your caching right, and your Sitecore site will purr like a well-oiled machine. Mess it up, and you're in for a bumpy ride.
Hunt Down Sitecore performance issues with QEdge!
QEdge, as a Sitecore partner agency, has been in the business of supporting Sitecore customers for over 15 years now. Our experience has given us a wealth of knowledge about the platform and its powerful capabilities when implemented properly. However, we've also seen many instances where Sitecore implementations have gone wrong, leading to performance issues that can negatively impact a website's user experience.
Through our years of experience, we've identified the top culprits that cause Sitecore performance issues. One of the most common issues is poor architecture, which can lead to slow page loads and unresponsive websites. Similarly, inadequate caching strategies can cause excessive database queries, leading to sluggish site performance. Inefficient code execution, resource limitations, and suboptimal deployment strategies are also common causes of Sitecore performance issues.
