SantoHost.com just introduced WordPress One, a no-limits WordPress hosting plan with Cloudflare’s CDN integration. So, I thought it would be a good time to touch on how to speed up your WordPress website.
The biggest problem with WordPress is that it requires more resources than a static website — a lot more! When one first installs WP, it may seem fairly fast. But as you add more and more pages and plugins or change the theme, it literally gets bogged down over time. This scenario is all fine and good if your server can handle the extra stress; however, most servers can’t, and they slow to a crawl.
If you are a professional who depends on your online presence, you need a specialized hosting service that can maintain the computing resources that lend to a speedy website.
So, if your website is too slow, you should consider moving it to a faster hosting service. SantoHost.com offers free WordPress migration. They will move your website to their speedy servers for free, do a malware scan, and update your core files (and the theme if necessary). With managed hosting, you get a lot more for your money than just web hosting. The experts at SantoHost.com will keep your website updated and therefore safe from hackers.
DIY WordPress Tune-Up
I will list a few things the average website owner can do to speed up their WordPress website:
If your website is running slow and your hosting panel has a malware scanner, scan your files for malware. Malware has the potential to significantly slow down your website, as well as cause complete disruption or defacement.
You can replace all of your graphics with the newer Webp format. It will make your images 25% smaller with no degradation. This process can be a big job if you have a lot of images.
Use fewer plugins. Look for plugins that can perform multiple tasks. When choosing plugins, it is typically better to use the more popular ones, as they are more likely to be updated more often; you may have less trouble with them.
I have spent hundreds of hours tweaking WordPress sites for speed. Although the process is never exhausted, adhering to these suggestions will yield the greatest return on your investment.
Finally, I have come to the conclusion that a CDN is essential for excellent pagespeed scores. If your website isn’t broken or malware infested, you will almost certainly need a CDN to achieve the highest pagespeed scores.