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1. Optimize images and videos by compressing and merging them to reduce their size125.
2. Choose proper fonts and use system fonts instead of custom fonts12.
3. Use a lightweight and fast theme23456.
4. Use Shopify apps effectively and limit third-party JavaScript and Shopify apps246.
5. Choose Hero layout over carousels and sliders2.
6. Fix redirects and broken links to minimize the number of HTTP requests46.
7. Lazy load images below the fold to improve page load speed25.
8. Host videos externally to reduce the load on your server2.
9. Replace GIFs with static images to reduce page load time2.
10. Use a content delivery network (CDN) to speed up page load times125.
11. Implement Accelerated Mobile Pages (AMP) to speed up mobile page load times46.
12. Minimize the use of custom code and scripts46.

In summary, to make a Shopify website faster, you can optimize images and videos, choose proper fonts, use a lightweight and fast theme, use Shopify apps effectively, fix redirects and broken links, lazy load images, host videos externally, replace GIFs with static images, use a CDN, implement AMP, and minimize the use of custom code and scripts. By following these tips, you can improve your website’s speed and provide a better user experience for your customers.