Webmaster tools Site speed?

[BobAnderson]

Google webmaster tools site performance is reading out at 2.8 and still raising (Going further into the slow pale area) this was in the green fast area for a while until now.

Is this something to be worried about?

[Dan-Petrovic]

Speed could be a problem if it affects the performance of your site to the point of not being user-friendly. 2.8 however is not an alarming speed. I have seen sites with 5 and doing well in results. I rarely ever see websites in green (unless they are total text content only and no graphics and files to call on). I think Google is to lower the bar a bit on site speed expectations.

[vforvinnie]

Agreed.  Speed is only one of possibly hundreds of factors, and it's a minor one at that.

Speed should be more of a concern from a user standpoint.  It can impact bounce rates significantly, and can really hinder the user experience.  2.8 is not very bad, so I wouldn't worry too much.

[KeriMorgret]

And site speed is based off of those users with Google Toolbar installed. A tool like Firebug with Yslow can help identify things slowing down your site, and can give you another view of your site speed.