Happy Tuesday! Today is July 23rd, and we’re jamming to George Michael’s “Careless Whisper,” released in 1984. Can you believe it’s been 40 years? Time flies!
It’s rainy here, a perfect day for National Lemon Day. Got any lemons? We love lemons – in water, iced tea, and my favorite, lemon meringue pie. Did you know lemons are the oldest citrus fruit, originating from around 2500 years ago?
Today is also Gorgeous Grandma Day! Shoutout to all the fabulous grandmas embracing their age. Speaking of changes, have you noticed how tech-savvy grandmas are now? From Facebook to websites, they’re everywhere!
Now, let’s dive into our main topic: optimizing your WordPress site.
Squeezing the Most Out of Your WordPress Site
Image Optimization
• Next-gen image formats: Use tools like TinyPNG, TinyJPEG, or Photoshop to compress images into modern formats like WebP. SVGs are great for lightweight vector images.
Caching Solutions
• Plugins: Use plugins like WP Rocket or Autooptimize to enhance site speed.
• Manual Deferring: For advanced users, manually deferring scripts can be effective.
Minimize CSS and JavaScript
• Compression: Compress files to reduce load times. Tools like SAS compile and compress CSS automatically.
Use a CDN
• Content Delivery Networks: Services like Cloudflare improve load times by serving files from locations closer to your users.
Database Optimization
• Clean Up: Remove unused plugins and drafts to keep your database efficient. Plugins like WP-Optimize can help automate this.
Server Optimization
• Reliable Hosting: Choose a fast, reliable hosting provider. Sometimes, upgrading your server is the best solution for persistent issues.
Lazy Loading
• Conditional Use: Implement lazy loading for large galleries or media-heavy pages to improve initial load times.
If you need help with these optimizations, we offer comprehensive maintenance services, including hosting with built-in CDN and caching.
Final Word
Turn your lemon of a website into lemonade with these optimization tips. Need assistance? We’re here to help. Don’t be a lemon!
