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WordPress Speed Optimization
A slow site loses visitors before they see what you offer, ranks lower and wastes ad spend. I find what actually slows your site down and fix it — images, caching, code, plugins and hosting — and measure the result against Core Web Vitals.
Quick answer
Website speed optimization is finding and fixing what makes pages load slowly: oversized images, render-blocking scripts and styles, plugin bloat, missing caching and slow hosting. Results are measured with Core Web Vitals — LCP (loading), INP (responsiveness) and CLS (visual stability) — which Google uses as a ranking signal.
SECURE BY DEFAULT
Built by someone who fixes hacked sites for a living
A sudden slowdown is sometimes a symptom, not the problem: malware, spam injections and crypto-mining scripts all make sites slower. Every speed audit I do includes a malware check, so you're not optimizing an infected site.
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Case study: Making a slow website fast
A GOOD FIT FOR
- Sites that feel slow on mobile or fail Core Web Vitals in Search Console
- WordPress sites weighed down by page builders and plugins
- Stores where slow pages are costing sales
- Sites that got slower after a hack or a rushed redesign
WHAT'S INCLUDED
What's included in Website Speed Optimization
HOW IT WORKS
From first call to launch
01
Measure
I benchmark key pages with PageSpeed and real-user data where available, and pinpoint what's slowing each one down.
02
Fix the biggest wins first
Images, caching and render-blocking resources usually give the largest gains, so they come first.
03
Clean up code and plugins
Heavy or redundant plugins and scripts are removed or replaced, and the database is cleaned.
04
Re-test
Pages are re-measured on mobile and desktop, and you get a before-and-after report.
05
Launch, handover and care
I launch with backups, monitoring and security in place, walk you through managing the site yourself, and stay available for updates and support so it doesn't quietly fall behind.
FAQ
Website Speed Optimization FAQs
Does site speed affect Google rankings?
Yes. Core Web Vitals are part of Google's page experience signals, and faster pages also keep more visitors, which helps conversions either way.
Can you speed up a site built with Elementor or another page builder?
Yes. Page-builder sites can usually be made much faster by trimming widgets and add-ons, optimizing assets and adding proper caching.
Will speed optimization break my website?
Changes are tested on a backup or staging copy first, and a full backup is taken before anything goes live.
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Tell me what you need and I'll come back with a clear plan, timeline and quote. Working remotely with businesses across the United States.