Artisan is slow, and it takes longer than usual to add a photo to a page, move an element on a page, etc. What do I do?

This can happen for several reasons. You can close the software and then try the following tips in this order:

1. Make sure Artisan is the latest version – you can find these steps in the section "Keep Artisan Running Smoothly On Your Machine" below.
2. Close Artisan, wait a few minutes, then re-open Artisan and attempt the process you were having trouble with again.
3. Empty your Recycle Bin – you can find these steps in the section "Keep Artisan Running Smoothly On Your Machine" below.
4. Check your computer's free storage space – you can find these steps in the section "Keep Artisan Running Smoothly On Your Machine" below.
5. Shut down your machine, wait at least 10 minutes, then restart the computer and re-open Artisan. Sometimes, especially if it has been open for hours (or even days) your machine needs the cleanup that a closure and fresh start will provide.
6. Check for Windows updates – you can find these steps in the section "Keep Artisan Running Smoothly On Your Machine" below.