The 5 Step Recipe for Fast Loading WordPress Websites | EP 280

The 5 Step Recipe for Fast Loading WordPress Websites

1. Great hosting 01:17
   • If you are serious about your business, be serious about your hosting.
   • You can learn more about our favorite hosting plans in Episode 46.
2. Proper caching 02:03
   • If you use a hosting plan like WP Engine, this is included.
   • If not, you can use a tool like WP Rocket or Autoptimize.
3. Image compression 03:01
   • You need to optimize your images because large images will slow down your website.
   • One of our favorite products is WP Smush.
4. Cloudflare 03:41
   • Cloudflare is essential for creating fast loading WordPress websites.
   • You can learn more about this product in Episode 36.
5. Content Delivery Network 04:03
   • What this means is that your website will be cached on servers all over the world.
   • This will help your website load faster wherever a visitor is located.
   • MaxCDN is our recommended CDN product.

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