Site Cache vs Browser Cache vs Server Cache: What’s the Difference?
There are enough different types of caches to make your head spin. Not to worry! Here are the differences between a site cache, browser cache, and server cache.
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Which is the Fastest Social Sharing Plugin For WordPress? 2019 Edition
We compare 10 popular WordPress social sharing plugins to find the fastest option for your site. Based on real test data.
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What is Redis Object Caching and How to Use It for Your WordPress Site
Redis object caching can vastly speed up your WordPress page load times. It’s an incredibly popular option: here’s how to use it and set it up.
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Memcached: What Is It and How to Use It on Your WordPress Site?
Memcached is an object caching system that can boost the web performance of your WordPress site. Here's how to use it and set it up.
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Browser Cache vs Cookies: What’s the Difference?
Unsure about the difference between the browser cache vs cookies? We explain the similarities and differences, as well as what you use each of them for.
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Cloudflare vs CloudFront: How They Work, Plus Which is Best For You
Struggling to choose between Cloudflare vs CloudFront? In this post we'll explain how both of them work and help you choose the best CDN for your WordPress site.
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The 10 Fastest Free WordPress Themes in 2019 (Tested)
What are the fastest free WordPress themes? We busted out our testing tool to find 10 free themes that load lightning fast.
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How Fast is My Mobile Site? Tips and Tools to Measure Mobile Website Speed
If you want to measure mobile website speed, you need tools that will let you mimic real-world mobile conditions. Here are 3 of the best such tools.
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Page Speed Optimization for WordPress: 8 Errors You Should Avoid
Page speed optimization for WordPress is not as difficult as it seems: if you follow the steps mentioned in this guide, you can achieve the best load time.
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How to Reduce DNS Lookups to Speed Up Your WordPress Site
It’s often overlooked, but you can speed up your WordPress page load times to appease almighty Google by reducing DNS lookups. Here’s how to do it.
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Slow WordPress Admin? Why It Happens, Plus How to Fix It
How to fix a slow WordPress admin dashboard? In this post, we'll cover 8 tips to help you speed up the WordPress admin area.
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Which are the Best Free CSS and JavaScript Minification Tools?
If you’re not using any CSS, or JavaScript minification tools, you’re missing out on a faster website. Ditch the FOMO and get these top minification tools.
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Best AMP Plugins For WordPress? 5 Options Compared
AMP is a Google-backed project aimed at speeding up the mobile web. If you want to add AMP functionality to your WordPress website, you’ll need a WordPress AMP plugin, which […]
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5 Best Live Chat Plugins For WordPress Compared (Plus Performance Data)
Searching for the best live chat plugins for WordPress? In this post, I’ve gone hands-on with 5 great options to help you find the best tool for your needs. For […]
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How to Test DNS Server Response Time to Troubleshoot Site Speed
When it comes to decreasing your website’s load times, one aspect that’s often overlooked is your DNS and how quickly it responds. DNS (Domain Name System) is the part of […]
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