Can Your Website Fit on to a Floppy Disk?

Could your entire website fit on a 1.44 MB floppy disk? In an age of fast broadband and bloated web pages, it seems impossible – but maybe it’s a challenge we should all think about.

In the days of dial-up, websites had to be small and efficient. Developers didn’t have the luxury of large bandwidth, so every byte had to count. But with today’s fast broadband, developers have become a little careless and lazy. Sites are loaded with massive images, unnecessary scripts, and bulky designs, assuming users can handle it. The result? Slower load times and a poor experience, especially for those on mobile or slower connections. Reducing bloat and focusing on essentials can improve your site’s speed and usability – and maybe even help you come close to fitting it on a floppy.

Challenge yourself: What could you strip back from your site to make it fit onto a floppy disk? Even if you don’t make it, the effort will help you create a faster, leaner website.