Speed up a slow WordPress site in an afternoon
Five fixes that handle 80% of WordPress performance problems.
8 min read intermediateUpdated Apr 9, 2025
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Reviewed by the editorial team · Apr 9, 2025
Step by step
- 01
Run a baseline test
PageSpeed Insights + GTmetrix. Note LCP and TBT.
- 02
Install a caching plugin
WP Rocket (paid) or LiteSpeed Cache / W3 Total Cache (free).
- 03
Optimize images
ShortPixel or Smush. Convert to WebP.
- 04
Audit plugins
Deactivate one at a time, retest. Replace bloated plugins.
- 05
Use a CDN
Cloudflare's free tier in front of WordPress = instant win.
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