Speed Up Your WordPress Site
A faster website improves user experience and SEO rankings.
1. Use a Caching Plugin
Recommended free options:
- LiteSpeed Cache - Works great on our servers
- WP Super Cache - Simple and effective
- W3 Total Cache - More options, more complex
2. Optimise Images
- Install ShortPixel or Smush plugin
- Compress images before uploading
- Use WebP format when possible
- Set appropriate image dimensions
3. Minimise Plugins
- Delete unused plugins (not just deactivate)
- Choose lightweight alternatives
- Avoid plugins that load on every page
4. Use a CDN
Cloudflare offers a free plan that speeds up your site globally.
5. Optimise Database
- Install WP-Optimize plugin
- Clean post revisions
- Remove spam comments
- Delete transients
6. Keep Everything Updated
- WordPress core
- Themes
- Plugins
- PHP version (check cPanel → MultiPHP Manager)
Test Your Speed: Use GTmetrix.com or PageSpeed Insights to measure improvements.