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We are having a new website designed using WordPress and the Genesis framework.  We wanted to include header image sliders on a number of internal site pages, but our  designer says that sliders on more than just the home page will slow down the site significantly.  How much could they slow down the site, and what can be done to minimize their effect on site speed?

We purchased the existing domain www.LancasterPA.com two years ago to promote local businesses.  While individual pages within the site are ranking well, we can't get the home page to rank at all in Google.  Would there be anything in the history of the domain that could be standing in the way?  Or, what else could we check? Our other regional websites are ranking really well.  Thanks.