In today’s digital world, speed is king. When we click a link or type in a URL, we expect websites to load faster than a caffeine-fueled squirrel chasing its last acorn before winter. But what happens when a site takes forever to load? Yep, frustration sets in, and we might close that browser tab faster than we can say “refresh.”

In 2024, more than 5.3 billion people are using the Internet worldwide. It's predicted that by 2025, this number will increase to 6.54 billion! (DemandSage, 2024). For most people today, browsing the web is a daily activity. Do you want to know how web design came to be and how it's changed over time? I've got the scoop!