WordPress slow possible causes and how to increase speed
WordPress can be slow for a number of reasons, some of the most common causes are: • Low-quality hosting: If the website is hosted on a low-quality server, you may experience performance issues. • Unoptimized images: Large images can slow down the website, so it’s important to optimize them before uploading. • Too many plugins: […]
Step-by-step guide to improve WordPress loading speed
Here’s a step-by-step guide to improving WordPress load speed, including the importance of backing up and how to use Pagespeed to measure changes before and after your implementation. It also includes a combination of optimization plugins that are compatible with each other and with the Astra theme and the Google AMP plugin: • Make a […]
How major tech companies are investing in web performance
Major tech companies are investing heavily in web performance to improve user experience and drive engagement. Here are some examples of how these companies are investing in web performance: In summary, major tech companies like Google, Amazon, Facebook, and Microsoft are investing heavily in web performance to improve user experience and drive engagement. By staying […]
The latest research on website speed and user behavior
Research has consistently shown a strong relationship between website speed and user behavior. Here are some of the latest findings on this topic: In summary, the latest research on website speed and user behavior shows that slow websites lead to decreased engagement, lower conversion rates, and negative user perception of a brand. On the other […]
Case Study: Website is slower and slower and sometimes crashes
I own a medium-sized pizza delivery service in New Jersey. I use my website for my clients in and around New Jersey to make reservations or shop online with added delivery service. My business is local, but in the last two years it has grown considerably. The website is slower and slower and sometimes crashes […]
Case study: Why do I need a CDN?
I own a small pizza delivery service in New Jersey. I use my website for my clients in and around New Jersey to make reservations or shop online with added delivery service. My business is local and my plans are to stay local for the next two years until I’m one of the top pizzerias […]
What is the Cloudflare Automatic Platform Optimization for WordPress?
Cloudflare Automatic Platform Optimization (APO) is a feature offered by Cloudflare that provides performance optimization for websites hosted on the WordPress platform. The feature is designed to automatically optimize the performance of WordPress websites without requiring any manual configuration or coding. With Cloudflare APO, you can take advantage of features such as: With Cloudflare APO, […]
CDN Edge Caching vs WordPress Server Caching plugins
CDN Edge Caching and WordPress Server Caching plugins are two different approaches to improving the performance of a website. CDN Edge Caching refers to the use of a Content Delivery Network (CDN) to cache the content of a website at various locations around the world. By caching content at the edge of the network, near […]
Pagespeed vs GTmetrix to analyze the performance of my website
Google PageSpeed Insights and GTmetrix are both tools used to analyze the performance of websites, but they have some differences in terms of the metrics and recommendations they provide. Google PageSpeed Insights is a free tool provided by Google that analyzes your website’s performance and provides optimization recommendations based on the performance of your website […]
Google Pagespeed for website performance analysis
How do I use Google Pagespeed to analyze the performance of my website and how to understand its metrics and recommendations without being an expert even if I finally hire an expert? Google PageSpeed Insights is a free tool that analyzes your website’s performance and provides recommendations for improvement. Here’s how you can use Google […]