Hey I'd like to know what exactly the GZip Compression is in the admin>configurations tab.

I probably wouldn't be asking this if my site wasnt so gosh darn slow. Can anyone help me out with this problem as well? Is there anything I can do? I have posted another thread about this in another area but still getting no response.

www.everythinglebanon.com/shop

actually i did get a response from one user but he didnt really answer my question.. just kinda reassured me that it was a problem! but i'm still searching for the answer.. do i really need to switch hosts?? id really prefer not (and can't really afford) to do it now

ok so recap:

1. what is GZip Compression

2. Why is my site so slow??

Any advice is always GREATLY appreciated :)

-Chris