Most websites get faster with caching, a CDN, a current PHP version and smaller images. Our plans already include a free CDN, and cPanel plans include LiteSpeed with LSCache.
Steps
- Turn on caching.
- cPanel: plans use the LiteSpeed web server. For WordPress, install the LiteSpeed Cache plugin.
- StackCP: turn on the built-in Edge Caching in StackCP.
- Use the CDN. StackCP plans include a free Global CDN — turn it on in StackCP. cPanel plans include Cloudflare CDN. A CDN loads your content from servers close to your visitors.
- Use a current PHP version.
- In cPanel, use Select PHP Version or MultiPHP Manager.
- PHP 7.4 and older no longer get security updates.
- Before you switch PHP, update WordPress core, plugins and themes.
- Optimise images. Compress large images before you upload them, or use an image optimisation plugin.
- Minify CSS and JavaScript. Many cache plugins can do this for you.
- Remove what you do not use. Delete unused plugins and themes. Abandoned plugins can also be a security risk.
Tip: Make a backup before you change cache or PHP settings. If something breaks, you can roll back.
Important: Hosting resources are subject to fair use. If your site uses a lot of resources, we may advise you to optimise it, use a CDN, or upgrade your plan.
Need help?
Our team can optimise your website for you. See Website Optimization and ask for a quote in a support ticket.