Whether you’re running a blog, retail storefront or a corporate portal, website speed and performance is among the most important elements of success. In fact, Google announced its plan to increase the ranking weight of page speed in its July 2018 algorithm update. Because website speed and overall functionality is among the most important components…
Perhaps the most costly mistake you can make as a WordPress website owner is avoiding routine maintenance. One of the most common misconceptions about this platform is its actual level of automation. While WordPress is extremely easy to install and visually configure, this level of ease has convinced many owners that WordPress is a hands-off…
Struggling with a slow website? Are you tired of having to wait for the visual design of your site to render? Throughout the internet, millions of websites struggle to keep up with the performance demands of users and search engine crawlers. While there are dozens, if not hundreds, of reasons why your website could be…
When it comes to determining the root cause of an underperforming website, there’s literally dozens of potential culprits. From a low-quality web host, to unoptimized images, determining the main issue of a slow website isn’t always an easy task. If you’ve performed a variety of optimization techniques, but your website still loads slower than a…
Did you know that nearly 70 percent of Internet users access their online content via a mobile device, such as a smartphone or tablet? Within the past several years, the prevalence of mobile web usage has quickly become the top choice among users. In fact, the performance of your mobile site is now one of…
In the ever-present quest to achieve maximum website speed and performance, perhaps the most capable tool in this arsenal is also among the least discussed. While there are literally hundreds of on-page optimization tips, perhaps the reason for your sluggish web performance is a deeper issue. For countless websites, the root of their performance issues…
As you navigate the complex world of website hosting, you’ll continuously come across what’s referred to as Managed WordPress Hosting. If you aren’t aware of the different hosting options, then it’s easy to become confused regarding this type of hosting plan. What exactly is the difference between a managed plan and any other? More importantly,…
Regardless of the purpose of your website, if you’ve spent any time researching performance enhancing techniques, then you’ve likely come across CDN, or Content Delivery Network. If you’ve never heard of this unique technical system, then get ready for your entire concept of server-based performance to be turn upside down because of the top benefits…
To say images are a vital component for any website is an understatement. As the internet became more powerful, and faster connection speeds became readily available for most users, the demand for visual media grew. Now, images are paramount for not only visitor engagement, but also SEO. In fact, Google uses the quality and placement…
If you’ve ever written CSS, then you understand how easy it is to suddenly end up with a messy, complex and confusing file. There are many reasons why non-efficient CSS code files are undesirable. When you’re looking at a confusing and disjointed file, it’s far more difficult to debug. Moreover, when your site requires an…
These days, enterprise security goes far beyond the traditional safeguards such as physical on-premise security guards, camera systems, and door alarms. Digital security is essential to the successful operations of business, and should often be the first line of defense in protecting your brand, reputation, and sensitive or protected client data. Each day, millions of…
Are you struggling to determine the cause of your WordPress performance issues? Have you spent hours reconfiguring the front-end infrastructure only to find yourself right where you started? Since WordPress is primarily a front-end framework, it’s easy to forget that powering this dynamic platform is your web server. In fact, without healthy and stable server…
In the quest for optimum website performance, it’s important to take a moment to analyze every element of your website. While there are literally hundreds of various techniques and tactics for on-page optimization, sometimes the most important elements are the smallest. This is especially the case with landing page redirects. Although this may seem like…
At this point, you’re well aware how important website speed is for not only your viewers, but also your organic search visibility. While in years past, keyword density and other on-page elements were the leading stars in the Google galaxy, those days are long gone. Although content quality is among the most important elements Google…
Whether you’re a blogger, eCommerce enterprise or any other website, WordPress is among the most celebrated platforms for reaching online audiences. It’s no surprise so many websites, both large and small, choose WordPress as their framework for digital success. There are many reasons why a person starts a WordPress site, but for the majority of…