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The store is slow. How can I make the shop faster?

This topic has 2 replies, 2 voices, and was last updated 10 months ago ago by Tony Rodriguez

stan4o12

Participant

June 27, 2023 at 08:13

Hello,
How can I make the shop faster?
Are there any special settings?

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1 Answer

Tony Rodriguez

Support staff

June 27, 2023 at 09:00

Hello @stan4o12,

We understand your concern regarding the slow speed of your WordPress website. While large file sizes can be a contributing factor to slower loading times, they are not the only factor that affects website performance. There are several other aspects to consider when diagnosing and improving the speed of your WordPress site. We have provided a few suggestions below that may help.

1. Optimize your images: Large image files can significantly slow down your website. Make sure to optimize your images by compressing them without sacrificing too much quality. You can use various image optimization plugins or online tools to achieve this.

2. Cache your website: Caching helps reduce the server load and improves page load times by storing a static version of your web pages. Consider using a caching plugin, such as WP Rocket, to improve the performance of your site.

3. Minify and combine files: Minifying your CSS and JavaScript files can reduce their size by removing unnecessary whitespace and comments. Additionally, combining multiple files into one can reduce the number of server requests and speed up your website.

4. Evaluate your hosting provider: The hosting provider plays a crucial role in website performance. Ensure you are using a reliable hosting service optimized for WordPress. Consider upgrading to a better hosting plan or switching to a hosting provider that specializes in WordPress hosting.

5. Limit the use of plugins: Excessive use of plugins can slow down your website. Evaluate your plugin usage and deactivate or remove any unnecessary plugins. Opt for lightweight and well-coded plugins that have a positive impact on performance.

We have further options in our theme related to Speed Optimization, which can help you to increase the speed of your site. You can find more information about it in our theme documentation here: https://xstore.helpscoutdocs.com/article/100-how-to-speed-up-my-website & https://xstore.helpscoutdocs.com/article/128-how-to-improve-wp-rocket-settings-with-xstore/.

Best Regards,
8Theme’s Team

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