Performance service pillar
WordPress speed optimization
Start with measurements, not guesses.
Send the site URL, hosting stack, critical templates, analytics/Search Console access notes, and the business pages that matter most by email.
- Baseline CrUX, Lighthouse, templates
- Frontend LCP, CLS, scripts
- Backend TTFB, queries, cache
- Commerce cart, checkout, filters
What gets measured
I separate field data from lab data. Field data shows what real users experience through CrUX or RUM. Lab data helps isolate causes: slow server response, render-blocking CSS, heavy JavaScript, oversized images, layout shifts, third-party scripts, database queries, or WooCommerce-specific work.
What gets fixed first
The order matters. I start with fixes that reduce user-visible delay without breaking editorial workflows: image sizes, font loading, critical templates, cache rules, script loading, plugin weight, database hotspots, and checkout friction for WooCommerce.
What I will not promise
No serious performance work promises permanent green scores across every device, network and template. The useful commitment is a documented baseline, a clear remediation queue, and verification after changes under the same assumptions.
Frequently asked questions
What is included in WordPress speed optimization?
Baseline measurement, template profiling, Core Web Vitals diagnosis, image and font review, cache and CDN checks, third-party script review, backend bottleneck review, and a prioritised fix plan.
Can you guarantee 100/100 in PageSpeed?
No. A static score is not the goal. The goal is measurable improvement in real user experience and stable Core Web Vitals on the templates that matter.
Is this different from a Core Web Vitals audit?
Yes. The audit diagnoses and prioritises. Optimization includes implementation, verification, and follow-up decisions.
Can you optimize WooCommerce?
Yes, but WooCommerce needs extra care around cart fragments, checkout scripts, product filters, database queries, stock, and payment providers.
What do you need to start?
The site URL, priority templates, hosting details, plugin list, access constraints, and available Search Console or analytics context.
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Scope performance work
Send the site URL, hosting stack, critical templates, analytics/Search Console access notes, and the business pages that matter most by email.
Scope performance work