Asset Bloat
Asset bloat is when a page loads far more scripts, stylesheets, and media files than it needs to do its job. Each extra file looks harmless on its own, which is exactly why the weight piles up unnoticed, especially on plugin-heavy or course-heavy sites. The result is slower loads, lower engagement, and weaker search rankings. The fix isn’t a new optimization plugin; it’s loading less in the first place.
Also known as: page bloat, bloated assets, script bloat, excess page weight
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