WordPress Speed

How To Remove Unused JavaScript In WordPress (PageSpeed Item)

Perfmatters vs Asset CleanUp (Free And Pro Version) – Comparison

Rank Math vs. Yoast SEO – 10 Reasons To Switch (And How)

The Ideal Perfmatters Settings – How To Setup The Plugin For Faster Loads While Selectively Disabling Scripts On Pages/Posts

Kinsta vs. WP Engine – why the first option is so much better

Cloudways vs. Kinsta – Does More Expensive Mean Better Hosting?

How To Speed Up A Slow Loading Divi Website (Advanced Guide)

Hostinger vs. SiteGround – why you should NOT use either of them

A2 Hosting vs. SiteGround – the first option is 1693ms faster

SiteGround vs. WP Engine – why you shouldn’t use either in 2021

SiteGround CPU Usage Limits: how to reduce them (but leave otherwise since it’s a “mysterious” ploy to force you to upgrade)

16 Ways To Reduce DNS Lookups In WordPress (GTmetrix Item)

WPX vs SiteGround – why the first option is significantly better

Bluehost vs HostGator (7 speed tests): same slow TTFB, same EIG brand with awful support and malware scams – alternatives below

7 SiteGround Alternatives Since They Went Downhill In 2020

Cloudways vs. WP Engine (with speed tests): it’s a no-brainer

Cloudways vs. Bluehost – one has 1220ms faster load times

Cloudways Vultr High Frequency: setting it up for optimal speeds

Who Is The Fastest WordPress Host? I Signed Up For 16 Hosting Plans And Measured Load Times, TTFB, And Server Response Times

GoDaddy WordPress Hosting Review: do I really need to write this?

WPX Hosting Review: great for small to mid-sized sites with roughly 250ms TTFB, 39s support, 4.9/5 star TrustPilot score

Stay clear of these hosting companies: a list of 80 Endurance International Group (EIG) owned hosting brands you should avoid

A2 Hosting Review 2021: good for small sites with minimal growth

Kinsta Review: fast, scalable, and used by many high traffic sites

Bluehost WordPress Hosting Review: only promoted by affiliates

Hostinger Review: fake Trustpilot reviews, false impersonation, banned from Facebook Groups, and voting for themselves in polls

How To Make Money With Affiliate Marketing (2021 Guide): I’ve Been Hitting $150,000/Year And Want To Show You How I Did It

SiteGround Increases Prices Yet Again (Both Intros And Renewals) As Of June, 18, 2020: No Longer My Go-To Hosting Recommendation

How To Start A Food Blog (The Easiest Way) In WordPress

How To Create A Real Estate Website In WordPress With Astra Starter Websites (And Showcase Your Properties With IDX/MLS)

How To Make An Artist Website In WordPress Using Astra Starter Sites (Which Are Pre-Built, 1-Click Import, And Ready To Customize)

How To Create A Photography Website In WordPress (With Multiple Portfolio Options) Using 1-Click Astra Starter Sites

How To Create A Business Website In WordPress The Right Way (Using Pre-Built Astra Starter Websites Which Are 1-Click Import)

How To Create A Restaurant Website In WordPress (Including Contact Forms, Reservations, And An Online Ordering System)

How To Make A Wedding Website In WordPress — Including An RSVP Contact Form (Using 1-Click Import Astra Starter Websites)

How To Start A Travel Blog In WordPress And Make Money ($150k/Year) With Affiliate Marketing: 2020 Complete Guide

8 Useful Cloudflare Page Rules For WordPress Sites

How To Clean Your WordPress Database (And Old Plugin Tables)

How To Block Bad Bots In WordPress: A Guide To Combatting Spammy Bits From Hitting Your Site And Stressing Out Your Server

How To Create A Personal Website In WordPress From Scratch In 2020: The Easiest Way Using 1-Click Import Astra Starter Websites

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