If you’re familiar with the 80/20 rule, you know that a small number of inputs often lead to the majority of results. Applying this principle to your WordPress website, you can achieve significant improvements in speed and performance with just a few key actions. In this article, we’ll share three quick tips that can halve your website’s loading time.
If you would like to measure your website’s current performance, we have a free tool available on our homepage which tests key metrics such as loading time, page size and CO2 emissions. So, onto our 3 quick tips:
The LiteSpeed Cache plugin is a powerful tool for optimising your WordPress website’s performance. Ideally, you should use LiteSpeed Cache with a LiteSpeed server (such as ours, wink wink) for maximum benefits, but the plugin can also work effectively on other servers with some limitations.
After activating the plugin, you can apply the standard preset:
If your server does not support LiteSpeed, consider using alternative caching plugins like WP Super Cache or W3 Total Cache.
Optimising images can significantly reduce your website’s load time. With LiteSpeed Cache, you can easily optimise your images by obtaining a token and enabling the feature.
Alternatively, you can use other popular image optimisation plugins such as:
These plugins help compress and optimise your images, leading to faster load times.
Large files, such as videos and high-resolution images, can significantly slow down your website. By managing and optimising these files, you can enhance your site’s performance.
By dedicating just a few minutes to these tasks, you can significantly reduce your website’s load time. It’s a worthwhile effort, as a faster website greatly enhances user experience and boosts user retention!
