Whether you’re starting your first website, or already have an established platform, shared web hosting is among the most popular hosting options. While you may be attracted to its affordability and widespread availability, there are some drawbacks from this level of hosting. The most notable disadvantage of a shared hosting plan boils down to speed.…
You read about millions of WordPress sites being hacked all the time. However, until it happens to you, it’s easy to think such activity will never find its way to your relatively secure WordPress site. That is, until it does happen. Even though there are hundreds of millions of WordPress sites active at any given…
As you’re probably aware, whenever you visit a website, there’s a myriad of moving parts working int he background. While the end-user only sees images, words and video, behind the scenes, there’s a flurry of activity responsible for this desired result. Because of this, it’s no surprise that many websites suffer from poor performance. Although…
Who doesn’t want a blazingly fast website? While you may think having a speedy website benefits only your visitors, this couldn’t be further from the truth. As it so happens, your visitors are the only ones who benefit from a fast website. In fact, you are able to experience greater benefits from having a lightening…
When it comes to accessing the internet, most of us only pay attention to the network infrastructure responsible for displaying our beloved sites after some sort of error. While you may feel the power of websites is related to its server, coding and optimization, the driving force behind all websites is three letters: DNS. To…
When crafting a compelling and desirable website, one of the most effective ways to boost user engagement is through visual media. In fact, the use of visual files, such as images and video, is considered an important ranking factor by Google. More importantly, internet users have repeatedly spoken favorably regarding the use of digital media…
As kids, we were taught that patience is a virtue. From endless grocery shopping trips to the mind-numbing assemblies in an overcrowded auditorium, much of our lives are built upon the principles of patience. But, when it comes to the internet, this fundamental quality doesn’t seem to apply. Modern internet users demand access to visual…
When you think about the performance of your website, you likely concern yourself with on-page elements, such as image optimization. While this is definitely one of the most essential components that determine overall performance and speed, perhaps the greatest influencing factor is among the least discussed. Page weight, which describes the actual volume of a…
When it comes to creating a fast and responsive website, what do you think is most important? This is a difficult question to answer because there’s so many elements responsible for crafting a fast and high-performing website. While there are many on-page optimization techniques, perhaps one of the most essential elements comes down to file…
When you’re seeking out a WordPress hosting provider, you’re probably going to encounter a myriad of various options. Unless you’re an experienced webmaster, these options can quickly become overwhelming. To help streamline the process of signing up for an acceptable WordPress hosting provider, you should take a little time to learn about the different hosting…
One of the most important steps any WordPress site owner must consistently adjust is their security tactics.
The solution to your performance problems rests within three letters: CDN.
While there’s many ways to optimize images, let’s briefly discuss the most essential image optimization tips for 2018.
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