1、STORYBLOK.COMThe Cost of Slow Websites:What We Found by Surveying the Manufacturing Industry2THE COST OF SLOW WEBSITES:WHAT WE FOUND BY SURVEYING THE MANUFACTURING INDUSTRYINTRODUCTIONImagine this:Youre browsing a website to find crucial information about a product or service,but the pages are takin

2、g forever to load.Frustrating,right?Now,imagine this happening to potential clients.Today,a sluggish website isnt just a minor annoyance its a deal-breaker.For manufacturing businesses,where every second counts in driving B2B sales and maintaining operational efficiency,having a slow website can be

3、a hidden drain on your business.Meanwhile,digital transformation sweeping across sectors is not just a trend but a critical shift in how businesses operate and interact with their clients.Manufacturing companies use more and more digital channels to showcase their products,facilitate transactions,an

4、d manage supply chains.A well-optimized website is at the heart of this transformation,acting as a vital interface between the company and its clients.Its the gateway for potential clients to discover products,access technical documentation,and make purchasing decisions.Ensuring that this digital ga

5、teway is fast and efficient is crucial.To better understand the impact of website performance on client perceptions,we conducted a poll involving 100 professionals who frequently interact with manufacturing websites as part of their job.These individuals,who include decision-makers and influencers i

6、n the selection of manufacturing suppliers,provided valuable insights into their experiences and expectations.This whitepaper examines the often-overlooked consequences of slow websites and offers actionable insights on how to speed things up and stay ahead of the game.Table of Contents4Part I:The C