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Key thing: Focus on Load Times, not Score. It’s the end result that matters. I.e. How fast the website loads for your viewer/yourself, not the actual score.
#1 Reduce Image Size
– Actual Size of Image
– Type of File JPG/PNG
– Type of Image (minimum background) – especially, for eCommerce.
Use: WP Smush for further compression/delete metadata
#2 Use a Caching Plugin
A cache is basically like temporary storage
So a caching plugin like WP Fastest Cache basically helps you store some of your website files in the temporary storage – so that instead of loading from your server (host) all the time, it can load it from the cache. Resulting in faster loading times and reduced resources used.
So a great free plugin I recommend is WP Fastest Cache.
Generally, you can just check all the settings and shouldn’t be too much of an issue, if there – you can uncheck some of the settings and see which one is causing the problem.
I personally use WP Rocket which is paid but it’s really awesome and offers more options and settings to improve your site speed. I’ll leave the link in the description below and they’ve also got amazing videos to help you optimize it.
WP Rocket: (Premium caching I use for main sites)
#3 Delete Themes & Plugins
Make sure to deactivate/delete plugins and themes that you are not using. The more things you have the heavier your website will be.
A common problem that I notice is that – many times you will be using a plugin that is not necessary because we can actually achieve it with the theme we have.
Always check your theme’s documentation or ask the support
#4 Reduce Javascript/Code
Basically, the more stuff you add the more code there will be that needs to load.
So try to reduce any animations unless you really need it to tell a story.
Most of the time, themes will have it but doesn’t mean you need to use it.
#5 Change Server Locations
This basically means that since your server is closer to your visitors. The distance for the data travel is less – so it’s going to load faster.
Not all hosts will have this ability. For example, Hostgator/Bluehost have their servers located in the USA.
Siteground & Hostinger have the ability to change locations, so find out where your visitors are coming from by installing Google Site Kit Plugin.
So if we are a host without the ability to change server location this would lead us to our 6th way to speed up the website and that is to use a CDN.
To see where your server is located you can use: Check-host.net
#6 Use a Content Delivery Network
A CDN is basically a network of servers around the world that can store your data. So it can load faster for the end-user. It brings the server closer to them.
Once you sign up – you can add it into your caching (such as WP Fastest Cache)
Add the API/URL into Plugin (e.g. WP Fastest Cache)
With Siteground, it’s integrated and a lot easier.
After integration – you may need to set it to “FULL STRICT” for the SSL Settings & Purge Cache
You’ll probably notice that sometimes it’s actually slower, cause it needs time to cache. Wait 24 hours then try again.
#7 Switch to Cloud Hosting
In my opinion, this is going to make the BIGGEST difference by far in load times and overall performance and reliability especially if you are using shared hosting.
For most people, if you are experiencing a slow website, a huge factor is going to be your host and type of hosting.
The server is like the engine. So if a slow engine, it will always be slow.
Shared Hosting is sharing resources on ONE server.
Cloud Hosting is sharing resources on a few servers. And generally, they use better hardware.
So they are more reliable, so if one server goes down – your website doesn’t face any downtime. And it’s going to be faster. I also noticed that your server response times will be a lot more stable compared to regular shared hosting.
So check if your host has the option to upgrade to cloud hosting.
I have personally switched some of my sites to Cloudways and have been getting an awesome response and load times.
So I also want to show you guys how to set it up easily and test the speed yourself by migrating your site over into the testing area cause I think it’s amazing (especially considering the price!)
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Hi Hogan,
maybe I listened, but in "# 4 Reduce Javascript/Code" you did not mention GTM and code reduction from statistical services.
In my observation, this reduces page loading time.
Hi Hogan,
What a great video! I have been facing some problems with the speed and performance of my website. I think this video will be very helpful in identifying the issue and fixing it. You shared some great insights via this video, and I will definitely use these tips and tricks to bring back the performance and speed of my website. Some of my friends have been facing this problem as well, and I am sure they will appreciate this video as well.
Hi,
Please help me with creating website. I want guideline. What I need to prepare for build website.
Can you do a video on how to remove malware from WordPress website? I use siteground as hosting and I clean up my site of malware but after every daily scans from siteground they seem to find my site having malware starting to believe they want me to pay more money using a third party service which is expensive to get the malware off my site
Hi Hogan,
I'm having facing an issue after the website is done.
Issue is every image of mine is showing its name when cursor is on it as a tooltip and its not good for a website. How to remove the tooltip?
This is great Hogan. It helps me a lot. I just wonder how to check the hosting provider of a website build on WordPress?
Hi Hogan. When you say "So check if your host has the option to upgrade to cloud hosting", I don't think thtat Bluehost allows for that. Am I right?
Hey, after i tried to use a themify layout i have this problem:
Warning: file_put_contents(): open_basedir restriction in effect. File(/tmp/phpkBhhaP) is not within the allowed path(s): (/var/www/web145120/) in /var/www/web145120/html/wordpress/wp-content/themes/themify-ultra/themify/class-themify-get-image-size.php on line 153
any ideas how to fix?
Cache plugins have crashed my site and messed with my pictures that are not appearing… 😔 Anyone using themify builder+themify ultra theme with the same problem?
hey brother your content is awesome it help us more. thankyou very much.
i have a request can you suggest me how to create botb.com like website. and its concept
Sir make a latest video on alidropship original plugin ..with free theme .
Hello Hogan, size of the original image is 1920 x 500 . But when i put this image on my website's homepage background. And then i inspect that image , it is around 1933 x 500 . Why this ? How can I achieve same width as original (1920) .?
Hi! Your tutorials have helped me immensely when I'd built and then redesigned and then redesigned again my website… Now I'm thinking about online courses and was wondering: do you plan on doing a video on building an online course website with themify? Just thought I'd ask 😀
Hey guys i need help, i'm having problems with navigation on my Shopify site, so i have store and i created collections and i put products inside the collections, when i click on one the collection its opening fine but if try to navigate back to the previous page its opening other store page instead of the previous page, when i try to click using the navigation clickable text its showing DNS error page:, eg{MENU/COLLECTIONS/BUNDLES(one of the collections) so if i click on the COLLECTIONS its not going back there the COLLECTIONS page, it's reading as an URL and on top it's displaying as http://collections (then it shows error, etc) how to i fix this, cause i bought a theme from themeforest, i managed to edit everything else but i'm struggling with that part…thanks so much if anyone can help
Hey Hogan, as always a super tutorial and I switched to CW and wow, the performance rocked. So I have a question for you; I was on a shared server and have a couple of dozen sites. When switching to CW, how many sites can you have on one server or do you recommend a server per site? Thanks for your reply.
Hey Hogan I wanted to know how to create a login page? I have made the login through WordPress itself. So from my website how can i make them login? instead of going to the other address?
Hey Hogan good to see you back.
Hi Hogan, how do you change the color & square shape mailchimp button into a round corner one? Hope somebody could help, thanks
Hey HOGAN, How can I tell the exact size of the picture (which we are put on the home page) to my graphic designer. I am having a problem with this. Cause there is no change while I put the picture size 1664 x 1000 and 1400 x 841.
Hi Hogan your video is very useful for the new comer, I have learnt lot of things from your video. Now I have the confident to build website on my own. I am about to design a new carpet cleaning website for my client would you please recommend me which theme should I use. After watching your video I have purchased the domain and hosting from the Hostinger. TIA
Hello Hogan..can u do me a favor of how to create a job portal website using wordpress with free themes and all?..your tutorials are best.. please help me out..it wiil be a wonderful gesture.😊
Thank you
Hogan sir, is themify builder slower than other popular builders like divi, elementor?
Hi Hogan Chua, hope you are doing best. you are promoting themify ultra theme it is having lots of java script and css which is slowing down website. if you could make one video to speed up the website using themify theme will be more help.
Can you make a video on how to make an E-Learning website?
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got bypass by gregga776 @ gmail.com and the school website and the changes reflected on my school portal. This project could be done and able to fix my grades. I have to apply for my transcript now
Thank you, very much
Great video! I almost halved my load time. Thank you, very much!
May I also have a one a little out of topic question? I use Themify Ultra, thanks to your guide and your download link and recently I downloaded a newer version of this theme. Do you know the easiest way to upgrade Ultra theme so I don't ruin my website? Can I simply delete the old theme and apply the newer one?
Nice video really help !
Hogan lemme cut ya hair man
Hi how are you i really loved your videos… and i really love to ask you because i cant get a way to get a help… can you do about some crypto investment projects… or can you tell me where i can get those kind of videos… the most deficalt thing is lets say if i invest $100 and gives me 1% a day for 1 week how to do that and when somebody invest go directly to my account and when some one require withdraw/refunds i will get notified and refund/withdraw to the account.. and other similar things
You are really a great teacher, i have learn a lot from your tutorial …
As always love your video Hogan 🙂 Thank you and yes, it is getting a bit too long for a lockdown in Melbourne. i hope we get out of it sooner. Just a quick question, we are unable to update the themify theme and we reached out to support but it wasn't much helpful either.
Would you be able to check our site again? You helped me out last time as well. So will appreciate if you can have a look if you have some time. Thanks as always 🙂
Load time for my site 4.65 s, page size 2.0MB ;(
You are the best men..!!!! greeting from Brasil !!!!