Web, domains and email
load time
In short and in plain language
Load time is how long it takes until you can see and use a page.
If it takes long, visitors leave. This is true above all on smartphones.
Search engines can take load time into account when they judge a page.
Definition
Load time is how long it takes until a page is visible and usable in the browser. Long load times make visitors leave, especially on smartphones. Search engines can take it into account when assessing a page.