Object Cache Explained Without the Technical Jargon
Object cache explained with restaurant analogies. Learn how it cuts database queries 80-95% and how to enable it on WordPress.
WordPress Image Optimization: The Complete Guide to WebP and Lazy Loading
Images are 60-80% of page weight. This guide covers WebP conversion, responsive srcset, lazy loading, and CDN delivery—everything you need to cut load times in half.
WP Rocket Not Working? 10 Fixes (From Common to Obscure)
WP Rocket cache not working? Here are 10 fixes ordered from most common to obscure—from Cloudflare conflicts to file permissions to membership site exclusions.
PHP 8.3 vs PHP 7.4: Real WordPress Performance Gains
PHP 8.3 delivers 20-30% performance gains for WordPress. Here are the real benchmarks, upgrade risks, and a safe migration process from someone who has tested hundreds of sites.
High-Traffic WordPress Hosting: What Actually Matters at Scale
Not all hosts handle high traffic the same way. Here is what actually matters—PHP workers, database limits, and caching architecture—compared across Rocket.net, Cloudways, and Kinsta.
Elementor Slow? 10 Fixes That Actually Work
Elementor getting slow? These 10 specific fixes actually work—reduce load time by 1-2 seconds with exact toggles.
Database Bloat: The Hidden Performance Killer in WordPress
WordPress getting slower every month? Database bloat is the hidden culprit. Learn how to identify bloated tables and safely clean them up.
Cloudways vs Rocket.net: An Insider’s Honest Comparison
# Cloudways vs Rocket.net: An Insider’s Honest Comparison (2026) **Full disclosure: I work at Rocket.net. This comparison is written from
Why Is My WooCommerce Checkout So Slow? (12 Tests to Run Now)
# Why Is My WooCommerce Checkout So Slow? (12 Tests to Run Now) Every second of checkout delay = 7%
Redis vs Memcached for WordPress: The Decision Framework I Use Daily
Before we compare Redis and Memcached, let’s get honest: most WordPress sites asking this question don’t need either yet. I