Page Load Speed refers to the time it takes for a web page to fully load and display all its content to the user after a request is made. This metric encompasses several components, including the time it takes to download HTML, CSS, JavaScript, images, and other resources, as well as the time required for the browser to render these elements and make the page interactive.
Page load speed is crucial for user experience, as faster load times generally lead to higher user satisfaction and better engagement. It also affects search engine optimization (SEO), as search engines like Google use page load speed as a factor in ranking web pages. Improving page load speed can lead to better performance, lower bounce rates, and increased conversions.