3. Reduce the number of
connections
Optimize your javascript files (packr + bundle)
Optimize your stylesheets (packr + bundle)
4. Serve content with the
right tool
Nginx/Lightspeed for static assets (maybe via a
specific host)
mongrel → thin (→ swiftiply?) (→ ebb?) for Rails
5. Parallelize the
connections to your
content
Multiasset hosting (well known Rails technique)