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Some people proclaim that they can quickly improve your website speed to meet the new Google Core Web Vitals with the push of a button.
Others claim that all you need is a WordPress plugin to do the job; they say install it, and BOOM, you’re DONE! If that was the case, why are site owners still facing slow loading issues after purchasing the plugins or paying people to push those buttons?
The truth is, speeding up a website is not as automatic as many are claiming. There are too many variables that must come together; if just one variable is off, your site speed will suffer.
To perform site speed optimization correctly, one is required to have an understanding of web development, SEO, and site design. Additionally, they must be versed in WordPress themes, plugins, hosting, CDNs, DNS, SSL Certificates, and coding.
Our Path To Speed Optimization
As you will learn, we are obsessed with website speed! Consequently, when we speed optimize your website, we cross every “T” and dot every “i.” Our process starts with an exhaustive diagnostic to determine what’s making your site underperform. Below are the steps we take.
Site Diagnostics
Think of this process as similar to when an auto mechanic connects an auto code reader to your car and performs a diagnostic test. We have an assortment of diagnostic tools that we use to assess the issues that negatively impact your site speed.
Pre-Report
Before we perform any work, changes, or tweaks, using the site diagnostics results, we prepare a Pre-Report of your website’s overall condition, speed, along with the list of issues that need correcting. This report will serve as confirmation of the work done.
Server Speed & Resources
For starters, we are going to check your server speed and resources. Often, you may have a server issue that no plugin or any amount of tweaking will fix; the only solution is migrating to a suitable server. This is especially true for people using shared hosting. We’ll promptly let you know if you are dealing with server issues.
WP Themes & Plugins
There are many issues that can stem from WordPress themes and plugins. For example, are you using a nulled or cracked theme or plugin? If your theme is bloated or otherwise badly coded? If so, we’ll let you know.
Core Web Vitals
If no one has told you, Google is in the process of rolling out its Google Core Web Vitals. These are metrics used to determine if your website is up to Google’s SPECs. We have mastered the Developer Tools used to diagnose and fix issues that can negatively impact user’s experience. When we’re done, your website will pass the Core Web Vitals tests with flying colors.
Digital Waste
Many people learn about database Digital Waste after their website slows to a crawl or crashes hard. Virtually every plugin and many of the old themes generate excess data, referred to as Digital Waste. It’s like overflowing a septic tank; the only way to restore that tank is by pumping it out. The same is with Digital Waste; we and pump out and scrub your databases.
Mobile First
Mobile-first design is a design perspective that starts the design process with the mobile version first, which is the smallest of all the screen dimensions. By doing this, web designers ensure that their viewers’ experience is seamless regardless of the device they use. Additionally, SEO rankings are based on a mobile-first philosophy. We make sure your mobile version meets Google’s standards.
HTTPS Secure
Unbeknownst to many website owners, Google set the stage to force everyone to migrate from HTTP, which is unsecure, to HTTPS, which is secure. This is another one of those criteria that can dramatically impact your SEO rankings, especially since people who visit sites that are not HTTPS are hit with a WARNING that encourages them to click the back button. Your site must be HTTPS!
CDN Setup & Configuration
If you are not using a CDN, you are late to the game; it’s like driving to Los Angeles from Boston while your friends fly non-stop. You both will get there; they will arrive in seven hours, but you will take about eight days.
What is a CDN? A CDN is a network of servers located all over the world. The network caches elements of your website, which are delivered to visitors from the nearest server. Reduced distance shortens latency, and thus page load speed is reduced.
In addition, users get to see your website’s content faster; a CDN is used alongside web hosting, thus enhancing the performance of your website.
Browser Caching
What is Browser Caching? It is another critical key to website performance. How does it work? Browser caching works by analyzing every Web page a person visits and then saving certain components of that page that can be stored offline (i.e., logos, images, favicons, CSS, Java code, banners, etc.).
Many pages that we visit on a website don’t change. The browser’s cache keeps the data in memory, so no download is required once the user returns to the page. A large percentage of the data is already stored locally, resulting in a faster page load. If you are not using browser caching, your site is losing precious seconds.
Once we have gone through all the checks, adjustments, and tweaks, your website will be optimized for speed. The only two possible issues will be if your current hosting account is not up to speed or you have not acquired a (CDN) Content Delivery Network. We cannot stress this enough, having the proper hosting account (preferably cloud-based) together with a CDN is a must. Not having both will significantly impact your site speed and test results.
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Listing of Our Site Speed Services
- Website Diagnostics (Pre Speed Fix Tests)
- Theme Diagnostic
- Plugins Diagnostics
- Hosting Diagnostic
- Optimize ALL static files (CSS, JS and HTML)
- Code Optimization
- Enable gzip compression
- Specify character set early
- Minimize request size
- Optimize/upgrade PHP
- Eliminate render-blocking resources
- Minimize redirects
- Image Optimization (including specifying image dimensions)
- Database Optimization
- .HTACCESS Optimization
- Server Cleanup & Optimization
- Caching Configuration (client-side and both server-side)
- Eliminate ALL Bad Requests
- CDN installation & configuration
- AMP installation & configuration
- HTTPS Installation & Optimization
- Pass Google Core Web Vitals Tests
- Confirm Fast Loading Website
- Website Diagnostics (Post Speed Fix Tests)
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Power
- All our Site Speed Services
- Setup Site Auto Backup
- Harden Website & Site Security
- All Premium Plugins Included
Professional
- All our Site Speed Services
- Migrate To New Cloud Hosting
- Setup Site Auto Backup
- Harden Website & Site Security
- Setup Site Monitoring
- All Premium Plugins Included
Premium
- All our Site Speed Services
- Migrate To Our Hosting
- Harden Website & Site Security
- Setup Site Auto Backup
- All Premium Plugins Included
Frequently Asked Questions
Do You Offer a Money-Back Guarantee?
We guarantee a * fast-loading website. Consequently, all our packages come with an ironclad money-back guarantee. If we cannot deliver a fast-loading website, we will refund your money, no questions asked. There are ONLY three variables that can affect that money-back guarantee, and they are stated below.
(#1) Your Hosting Does Not Meet The Requirements To Support a Fast Loading Website
If your hosting is a restrictive factor in obtaining a fast-loading website, we will advise you of this immediately. Generally speaking, we will let you know during your free consultation process. Be advised that there are certain hosting companies that we recommend against using. For example, most “Shared Hosting Accounts” have proven to present numerous issues due to overselling and limited resources. Additionally, we advise clients not to use ANY hosting company owned by (EIG) Endurance International Group. We also advise against using Hostwinds, Godaddy, or any host that uses a free, cheap, or mediocre web hosting control panel. If you have questions or concerns, feel free to contact us.
(#2) You Don't Have a CDN Content Delivery Network
When you need a CDN but don’t have one, you are without a critical element to a fast-loading website. Sites with little to no traffic rarely need a CDN unless they have a ton of images, such as photography or real estate websites. However, if your website requires a CDN, there are no-cost options just as good or better than paid options.
(#3) Warnings Noted By PageSpeed Insight And GTmetrix
If your hosting is a restrictive factor in obtaining a fast-loading website, we will advise you of this immediately. Generally speaking, we will let you know during your free consultation process. Be advised that there are certain hosting companies that we recommend against using. For example, most “Shared Hosting Accounts” have proven to present numerous issues due to overselling and limited resources. Additionally, we advise clients not to use ANY hosting company owned by (EIG) Endurance International Group. We also advise against using Hostwinds, Godaddy, or any host that uses a free, cheap, or mediocre web hosting control panel. If you have questions or concerns, feel free to contact us.
What Information Will You Require After I Place My Order?
Each situation will be different based upon your WordPress theme, plugins, hosting, if you have a CDN, or if you are using Cloudflare, WHM, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, etc. Additionally, you might be using cPanel or a different hosting control panel. Therefore, each setup will have different requirements.
We might request:
- Login credentials for the domain registrar, if applicable (login URL, username, and password).
- Login credentials for the hosting account, if applicable (username and password).
- cPanel login credentials, if relevant, and if you have cPanel (username and password).
- WHM login credentials, if relevant, and if you have cPanel with WHM (login URL, username, and password).
- (S)FTP login credentials, if applicable (host, username, password, and port).
- Login credentials for CloudFlare (or Sucuri, etc.) if applicable (username and password).
- Login credentials for a secondary CDN (e.g., KeyCDN) if applicable (username and password).
Additional, Frequently Asked Questions
This service is ONLY available for WordPress websites. However, you can contact us for help with optimizing non-WordPress websites.
