Streamlined Theme Selection:
The foundation of a fast WordPress website starts with a lightweight and well-coded theme. Opt for a theme that is optimized for speed and performance. Here at Loop Flow, we mostly design with the Kadence theme.
Picture-Perfect Optimization:
Don’t let hefty image files drag you down. Tweak and trim images pre-upload. Plugins like Smush or EWWW Image Optimizer can compress images on the fly, ensuring your visuals pop without sacrificing speed. But many plugin image optimizers throttle you after a certain amount of images. To avoid this, use a free bulk image optimizer before you upload your photos to wordpress.
Cache in on Caching:
Give your server a breather and your visitors a faster experience with caching. Plugins like W3 Total Cache or WP Super Cache work their magic, creating and serving up cached versions of your pages.
CSS and JavaScript Slim-Down:
Shed the excess weight from your code without losing functionality. Autoptimize is your go-to plugin for minifying CSS, JavaScript, and HTML, making your files leaner and loading times meaner.
Database Zen:
Clear the clutter in your WordPress database regularly. Wave goodbye to spam comments and unnecessary data with plugins like WP-Optimize or WP-Sweep.
Lazy Loading, Not Procrastination:
Make your site’s content a bit lazy – load it only when needed. Plugins like a3 Lazy Load or WP Rocket help activate lazy loading, enhancing initial page load times.
Host with the Most:
Upgrade your hosting plan to match your website’s growing demands. Here at Loop Flow, we exclusively work with Cloudways Hosting.
Trimming HTTP Fat:
Cut down on external script excess. Only invite essential external resources to the party – third-party fonts, plugins, and widgets contribute to extra HTTP requests.
Checkup and Tune-Up:
Keep your site’s health in check with tools like Google PageSpeed Insights, GTmetrix, or Pingdom. Regular maintenance and proactive speed-bottleneck busting are key to sustained performance.