Introduction: The Need for Scaling in WordPress As your WordPress site grows in popularity, you may find yourself facing challenges with increased traffic and resource demands. This is where horizontal scaling comes into play. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore how to horizontally scale your WordPress website to handle higher loads and improve performance. What…
Is your “Contact Us” form being abused by spammers? Tired of sifting through endless spam messages in your WordPress site’s contact form submissions? You’re not alone. Many website owners face this frustrating issue, with some reporting that up to 75% of their contact form submissions are spam. In this guide, we’ll explore effective strategies to…
Kadence vs. GeneratePress: Choosing the Right WordPress Theme for Your Website In the ever-evolving world of WordPress themes, two contenders have risen to prominence: Kadence and GeneratePress. Both themes offer impressive features and performance, but which one is the right choice for your website? In this comprehensive comparison, we’ll explore the strengths and differences between…
Your WordPress Hosting Impacts TTFB and User Experience Did you know that a mere 100-millisecond delay in website load time can lead to a 7% reduction in conversions? This important first impression of your website is largely determined by a metric called Time to First Byte (TTFB). TTFB measures how long it takes for a…
Which one is best for you? When it comes to hosting your WordPress website, you have several options to choose from: Shared, Dedicated, VPS (Virtual Private Server), and Managed hosting. Each of these hosting types offers different features, performance levels, and price points. Selecting the right hosting solution is crucial for your website’s success, as…
Performance on a Budget: No Expensive Tools Required Are you looking to improve your website’s performance but don’t have the budget for expensive tools? Don’t worry! It’s entirely possible to achieve excellent results without breaking the bank. In this post, we’ll explore a basic, free toolkit that can help you optimize your site’s performance without…
Or…why me??? WordPress sites have become prime targets for cybercriminals in recent years. As the most popular content management system, powering over 40% of websites globally, WordPress presents an enticing opportunity for malicious actors. Understanding why attackers bother with WordPress sites is critical for understanding how to defend against them. By examining the motivations and methods…
What matters on the server? What are the server-side factors that affect the speed of your website? 1. Server Location and Initial Response Time Server location and initial response time are critical factors in WordPress speed. Generally, a response time above 500ms is considered suboptimal for your specific location. While this alone might not account…
The Problem with GTM Website performance is crucial for user experience and search engine ranking. While Google Tag Manager (GTM) is an invaluable tool for managing marketing tags, it can negatively impact your site load times. This article explores how to use the preconnect technique to mitigate GTM’s performance impact, helping you maintain both the…
Our pain is your gain. We often get asked: “What do you wish you knew when you got started?” Or the variant of that: “What advice would you give someone just starting out today?” We thought about it, and realized we had quite a bit of wisdom to share. The list below – in no…
