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…
These Ten Plugins Matter Whether you’re a seasoned developer or just starting out with WordPress, certain plugins have become indispensable for creating a website. In this post, we’ll explore the top 10 plugins that should be installed on every WordPress website you build or manage. For each category, we’ll list the first and second-place winners…
Blending beautiful typography with site speed is the holy grail for any WordPress website. Hosting Google Fonts on your server can significantly enhance your site’s performance while contributing to GDPR compliance. By minimizing the number of external requests for fonts, you reduce page load times and protect user data more effectively. Setting up local hosting…
To Update or Not To Update? WordPress updates are crucial for site security and performance. While the software alerts you to available updates, determining the optimal frequency for applying updates as they are released can be challenging. This guide will help you establish an effective update schedule tailored to your WordPress site’s needs. Key points…
The DIY Quality Check Are you looking to enhance your WordPress site with new plugins, but unsure how to assess their quality? You’re not alone. With thousands of plugins available, it’s important to choose ones that are reliable, secure, and well-maintained. Unfortunately, there is no objective rating system for WordPress plugins; you have to figure…
