{"id":2082,"date":"2024-03-06T16:05:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-06T16:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nel-media.com\/en\/?p=2082"},"modified":"2025-11-22T10:46:42","modified_gmt":"2025-11-22T10:46:42","slug":"speed-up-a-wordpress-website","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nel-media.com\/en\/speed-up-a-wordpress-website","title":{"rendered":"How To Speed Up a WordPress Website: 12 Tips for better WordPress optimization"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>&#8220;How can you speed up a WordPress website?&#8221;<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the pivotal question driving the discussion in today&#8217;s fast-paced digital landscape. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In an era where every second counts, the speed of your website can significantly impact user experience, search engine rankings, and ultimately, your online success. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite the unparalleled flexibility and functionality offered by WordPress, many websites suffer from sluggish loading times due to a lack of optimization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From understanding the importance of website speed to implementing advanced optimization techniques, we&#8217;ll equip you with the knowledge and tools necessary to enhance the performance of your site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Table of Contents<\/h2>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-table-of-contents uagb-toc__align-left uagb-toc__columns-1  uagb-block-b6ac22b2      \"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-scroll= \"1\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-offset= \"30\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__list-wrap \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#table-of-contents\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Table of Contents<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#why-speed-matters\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Why Speed Matters<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#understanding-your-current-speed\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Understanding Your Current Speed<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#choosing-the-right-hosting-provider\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Choosing the Right Hosting Provider<\/a><ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#security-features\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Security features<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#customer-support\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Customer support<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#selecting-a-lightweight-theme\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Selecting a Lightweight Theme<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#optimizing-images-and-media\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Optimizing Images and Media<\/a><ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#image-resizing\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Image resizing<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#image-compressing\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Image compressing<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#use-the-right-file-format\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Use the right file format<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#lazy-loading\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Lazy loading<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#activate-zip-or-brotli-compression\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Activate Zip or Brotli compression<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#minifying-css-and-javascript\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Minifying CSS and JavaScript<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#utilizing-cache\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Utilizing Cache<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#implementing-content-delivery-networks-cdns\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Implementing Content Delivery Networks (CDNs)<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#cleaning-up-your-wordpress-database\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Cleaning Up Your WordPress Database<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#regularly-updating-wordpress-and-plugins\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Regularly Updating WordPress and Plugins<\/a><ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#test-plugins-before-use\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Test plugins before use<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#speed-up-wordpress-backend\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Speed up WordPress backend<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#complete-solutions\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Complete solutions<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#monitoring-and-testing-performance\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Monitoring and Testing Performance<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#test-if-the-website-is-mobile-friendly\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Test if the website is mobile-friendly<\/a><ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#googles-mobile-friendly-test\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Google&#039;s Mobile-Friendly Test<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#responsive-design-testing-tools\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Responsive Design Testing Tools<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#browser-developer-tools\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Browser Developer Tools<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#speed-up-a-wordpress-website-faqs\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Speed up a WordPress website FAQs<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#conclusion\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Conclusion<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#suggested-to-read\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Suggested to read<\/a><\/ul><\/ul><\/ul><\/ul><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Speed Matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Picture this: you stumble upon a website that takes ages to load. Frustrating, right? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, your visitors feel the same way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Studies show that <strong>47% of consumers expect a web page to load in 2 seconds or less<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, site speed is a crucial factor for SEO, with search engines favoring faster websites in their rankings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Understanding Your Current Speed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before diving into optimization techniques, it&#8217;s essential to understand where your website currently stands in terms of speed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tools like <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pagespeed.web.dev\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/pagespeed.web.dev\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google PageSpeed Insights<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gtmetrix.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/gtmetrix.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GTmetrix<\/a><\/strong> can provide valuable insights into your website&#8217;s performance, highlighting areas for improvement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"367\" src=\"https:\/\/nel-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/GTMetrix-page-details.jpg\" alt=\"GTMetrix page details\" class=\"wp-image-2121\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nel-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/GTMetrix-page-details.jpg 600w, https:\/\/nel-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/GTMetrix-page-details-300x184.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Choosing the Right Hosting Provider<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Choosing the right hosting provider is a crucial step in optimizing the speed and performance of your WordPress website. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With countless options available, selecting the best hosting provider can be overwhelming. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, by considering key factors such as server reliability, speed, security features, scalability, and customer support, you can make an informed decision that aligns with your website&#8217;s needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Look for hosting providers that offer optimized servers and utilize technologies like SSD storage and HTTP\/2 to ensure fast loading times for your website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Security features<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Security features should also be a top priority when selecting a hosting provider. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ensure that the host offers robust security measures such as firewalls, malware scanning, SSL certificates, and regular backups to protect your website from cyber threats and data loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Customer support<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly, don&#8217;t overlook the importance of reliable customer support. Look for hosting providers that offer <strong>24\/7<\/strong> customer support via multiple channels such as live chat, phone, and email. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Responsive and knowledgeable support can be invaluable in troubleshooting issues and ensuring the smooth operation of your WordPress website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We recommend <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/hostinger.com?REFERRALCODE=1DARKO18\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/hostinger.com?REFERRALCODE=1DARKO18\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">Hostinger<\/a><\/strong> because they have the latest hosting technology, affordable prices, and many types of protection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"184\" src=\"https:\/\/nel-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Hostinger-logo.jpg\" alt=\"Hostinger-logo\" class=\"wp-image-2131\" style=\"width:491px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nel-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Hostinger-logo.jpg 700w, https:\/\/nel-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Hostinger-logo-300x79.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a website within your country then a local hosting provider will be a better option due to faster communication and response time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Selecting a Lightweight Theme<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Themes with excessive features and bloated code can slow down your website. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, opt for <strong>lightweight themes<\/strong> that prioritize speed and performance without compromising on design or functionality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For now, two themes have shown us the best results &#8211; Blocksy and Astra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nel-media.com\/en\/blocksy-best-free-wordpress-theme\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1046\">Read more about the Blocksy theme.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Optimizing Images and Media<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Optimizing images and media is essential for improving the speed and performance of your WordPress website. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Image resizing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most effective ways to optimize images is by resizing them to the dimensions needed for display on your website. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use image editing software to resize images to the exact dimensions required for your website layout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Image compressing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, consider compressing images to reduce file sizes while maintaining visual quality. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are various tools and plugins available for compressing images without sacrificing quality, such as <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-smushit\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-smushit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WP Smush<\/a><\/strong> and <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/imagify\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/imagify\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Imagify<\/strong><\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"230\" src=\"https:\/\/nel-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Smush-WP-plugin.jpg\" alt=\"Smush WP plugin\" class=\"wp-image-2126\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nel-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Smush-WP-plugin.jpg 700w, https:\/\/nel-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Smush-WP-plugin-300x99.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>These tools can automatically optimize images as you upload them to your WordPress media library, making the optimization process quick and effortless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use the right file format<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another important aspect of image optimization is choosing the right file format. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For photographs and images with complex color gradients, <strong>JPEG<\/strong> is often the best choice due to its ability to compress images with minimal loss of quality. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/nel-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/jpg-pngsvgwebp.jpg\" alt=\"web used picture format\" class=\"wp-image-2132\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nel-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/jpg-pngsvgwebp.jpg 500w, https:\/\/nel-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/jpg-pngsvgwebp-300x60.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For images with transparency or text, such as logos or icons, consider using <strong>PNG <\/strong>or <strong>SVG<\/strong> formats to preserve image quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also convert JPG and PNG formats to Google&#8217;s Webp format. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WebP supports both lossy and lossless compression, allowing for a significant reduction in file sizes without compromising image quality. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WebP images typically load faster, which can improve website performance and user experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While WebP has gained widespread support among major web browsers such as Google Chrome, Firefox, and Microsoft Edge, it may not be universally supported across all browsers and platforms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some older browsers and versions may not fully support WebP, so it&#8217;s essential to <strong>consider fallback options<\/strong> for users who cannot view WebP images.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lazy loading<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, leverage lazy loading to defer the loading of offscreen images and media until they are needed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lazy loading can significantly improve page load times by reducing the initial amount of content that needs to be loaded, especially on pages with multiple images and media files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have the option of using lazy load in several places, for example, the theme, page builder, and cache plug-in, it is enough to activate it only in one place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Activate Zip or Brotli compression<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To activate compression using either Zip or Brotli, you&#8217;ll typically need to utilize appropriate libraries or tools depending on the context (e.g., web server configuration, programming language).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Brotli is a newer compression algorithm that typically provides better compression ratios compared to traditional methods like gzip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have no experience, ask your hosting provider to enable this option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> Minifying CSS and JavaScript<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Minifying CSS and JavaScript files involves removing unnecessary characters and whitespace to reduce file size. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"401\" height=\"114\" src=\"https:\/\/nel-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/wp-rocket-logo.jpg\" alt=\"wp rocket logo\" class=\"wp-image-2129\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nel-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/wp-rocket-logo.jpg 401w, https:\/\/nel-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/wp-rocket-logo-300x85.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 401px) 100vw, 401px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>WordPress plugins like <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/autoptimize\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/autoptimize\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Autoptimize<\/a><\/strong> or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wp-rocket.me\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wp-rocket.me\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WP Rocket<\/a><\/strong> can automatically minify and concatenate these files, resulting in quicker load times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"408\" height=\"133\" src=\"https:\/\/nel-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/autooptimize-wp-plugin.jpg\" alt=\"autooptimize wp plugin\" class=\"wp-image-2118\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nel-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/autooptimize-wp-plugin.jpg 408w, https:\/\/nel-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/autooptimize-wp-plugin-300x98.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 408px) 100vw, 408px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Utilizing Cache<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Caching involves storing static copies of your website&#8217;s pages, images, and other assets on the server or user&#8217;s device. This allows subsequent visits to load much faster, as the cached content can be delivered quickly without the need to generate it from scratch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Several types of caching can be implemented to speed up your website:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Browser Caching:<\/strong> By setting appropriate cache headers on your web server, you can instruct the visitor&#8217;s browser to store static resources like images, CSS, and JavaScript files locally. This reduces the need for the browser to download these files each time a user visits your site, resulting in faster load times.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Server-Side Caching:<\/strong> Server-side caching involves storing dynamically generated content in a cache on the server. This can include entire web pages or database queries. When a user requests a page, the server checks if a cached version is available and serves it instead of generating the content from scratch. Popular caching plugins like <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-super-cache\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/wp-super-cache\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>WP Super Cache<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/w3-total-cache\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/w3-total-cache\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>W3 Total Cache<\/strong><\/a> offers server-side caching solutions for WordPress websites.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"364\" height=\"127\" src=\"https:\/\/nel-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/W3-total-cache-plugin.jpg\" alt=\"W3 total cache plugin\" class=\"wp-image-2127\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nel-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/W3-total-cache-plugin.jpg 364w, https:\/\/nel-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/W3-total-cache-plugin-300x105.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 364px) 100vw, 364px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Implementing Content Delivery Networks (CDNs)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) distribute your website&#8217;s assets across multiple servers worldwide, reducing latency and improving load times for visitors across the globe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"330\" height=\"66\" src=\"https:\/\/nel-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/cloudflare-logo.jpg\" alt=\"cloudflare logo\" class=\"wp-image-2120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nel-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/cloudflare-logo.jpg 330w, https:\/\/nel-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/cloudflare-logo-300x60.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 330px) 100vw, 330px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Popular CDNs like <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudflare.com\/application-services\/products\/cdn\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.cloudflare.com\/application-services\/products\/cdn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cloudflare<\/a><\/strong> or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bunny.net\/pricing\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/bunny.net\/pricing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bunny Net<\/a><\/strong> integrate seamlessly with WordPress and offer both free and premium plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"295\" height=\"91\" src=\"https:\/\/nel-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/bunny-CDN-logo.jpg\" alt=\"bunny CDN logo\" class=\"wp-image-2119\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don&#8217;t have experience, ask your hosting provider to do it for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cleaning Up Your WordPress Database<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Over time, your WordPress database can become cluttered with unnecessary data, slowing down your website. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Regularly <strong>cleaning up your database<\/strong> using plugins like <strong>WP-Optimize<\/strong> or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/advanced-database-cleaner\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/advanced-database-cleaner\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Advanced Database Cleaner<\/a><\/strong> can improve performance and optimize load times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"565\" height=\"282\" src=\"https:\/\/nel-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Advanced-database-cleaner.jpg\" alt=\"Advanced database cleaner\" class=\"wp-image-2117\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nel-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Advanced-database-cleaner.jpg 565w, https:\/\/nel-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Advanced-database-cleaner-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 565px) 100vw, 565px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It is advisable to make a backup before such work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Regularly Updating WordPress and Plugins<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Outdated WordPress core files and plugins can pose security risks and hinder performance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay proactive by <strong>regularly updating WordPress<\/strong> and <strong>plugins<\/strong> to ensure compatibility, security, and optimal performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Important:<\/strong> Before major upgrades of WordPress, themes, or page builders, it is always a good idea to create a backup or try an upgrade to the staging site. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This can sometimes save a lot of nerves and time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Test plugins before use<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The plugin that displays how much resources individual WordPress plugins consume is called &#8220;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/code-profiler\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/code-profiler\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plugin Performance Profiler<\/a><\/strong>&#8220;. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/nel-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Performance-profiler-screen.jpg\" alt=\"Performance profiler screen\" class=\"wp-image-2125\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nel-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Performance-profiler-screen.jpg 700w, https:\/\/nel-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Performance-profiler-screen-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This plugin allows you to analyze the impact of each plugin on your website&#8217;s performance by generating a detailed report showing CPU and memory usage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With this information, you can identify which plugins are slowing down your site and take appropriate action to optimize or replace them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Speed up WordPress backend<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Everything we mentioned before applies to the front end. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the backend is slow, you can take a simple step. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Increase the memory and the execution time limit of PHP scripts in the PHP settings or via the php.ini file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Complete solutions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Is there a complete solution for speeding up WordPress?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, this is also possible using a plugin called <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/litespeed-cache\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/litespeed-cache\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LiteSpeed \u200b\u200bcache<\/a><\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will get the best results if your server is based on LiteSpeed \u200b\u200btechnology. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, setting the options is a complicated process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, this plugin already has predefined settings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"419\" src=\"https:\/\/nel-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/LiteSpeed-settings.jpg\" alt=\"LiteSpeed settings\" class=\"wp-image-2122\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nel-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/LiteSpeed-settings.jpg 700w, https:\/\/nel-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/LiteSpeed-settings-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This plugin is open-source and free to use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> If you have bad shared hosting, the use of cache can have the opposite effect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In that case, we recommend one simple way to speed up the website:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/nel-media.com\/en\/how-to-speed-up-a-wordpress-website\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/nel-media.com\/en\/how-to-speed-up-a-wordpress-website\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WP Meteor- How To Speed Up A WordPress Website?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"272\" src=\"https:\/\/nel-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/WP-Meteor.jpg\" alt=\"WP Meteor plugin\n\" class=\"wp-image-2128\" style=\"width:498px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nel-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/WP-Meteor.jpg 700w, https:\/\/nel-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/WP-Meteor-300x117.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Monitoring and Testing Performance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Optimizing your website for speed is an ongoing process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Continuously monitor your website&#8217;s performance using tools like those mentioned before, and conduct regular speed tests to identify areas for improvement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>if you want to test the website from different locations you can do that on the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.geopeeker.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.geopeeker.com\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Geopeeker<\/a><\/strong> website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" src=\"https:\/\/nel-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Geopeeker-sbreen.jpg\" alt=\"GeoPeeker screen\" class=\"wp-image-2134\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nel-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Geopeeker-sbreen.jpg 600w, https:\/\/nel-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Geopeeker-sbreen-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Test if the website is mobile-friendly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Testing if a website is mobile-friendly can be done using various methods. 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