Making Your WordPress Site Faster
A fast website improves user experience, reduces bounce rates and helps your Google rankings. Here are the most effective ways to speed up your WordPress site on our servers.
1. Use a Caching Plugin
Install WP Rocket (paid) or LiteSpeed Cache (free, optimised for our LiteSpeed servers) to cache your pages and reduce server load.
2. Optimise Your Images
- Install reSmush.it or ShortPixel to compress images automatically on upload
- Use WebP format where possible for smaller file sizes
- Set appropriate dimensions - do not upload a 4000px image for a 600px column
3. Use a Content Delivery Network (CDN)
Connect your site to Cloudflare (free) to serve static assets from servers closer to your visitors. This is especially helpful for serving international users.
4. Minimise Plugins
Remove any plugins you do not use. Each active plugin adds load time. Audit your plugins quarterly.
5. Keep WordPress Updated
Always run the latest version of WordPress, your theme and plugins. Updates often include performance improvements.
6. Use Our LiteSpeed Web Server
Our servers run LiteSpeed, which is significantly faster than Apache for WordPress. Pair it with the free LiteSpeed Cache plugin for best results.
Testing Your Page Speed
Use Google PageSpeed Insights or GTmetrix to measure your site speed and get specific improvement recommendations.