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Understanding Async and Defer in Script Tags
Navigating through the intricacies of HTML script loading can be a confusing endeavor. But, it’s a necessary one to get right in order to optimize your Web Core Vitals like LCP, FCP, and others. We’re about to unpack the meanings behind async and defer attributes in script tags. By the end of this read, you’ll…
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How To Do User Activity Monitoring in WordPress
When running a WordPress site, it’s essential to keep an eye on a slew of behind-the-scenes actions. This isn’t just about being nosy; it’s about protecting and safe-guarding your site. Security breaches, content goofs, and plugin misconfigurations can play havoc on your website’s smooth sailing. That’s where user activity monitoring steps in. Typically, when you…
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How To Improve Your Cache Hit Ratio
You’ve jumped into caching on your WordPress site with expectations of lightning-fast page loads and ecstatic visitors 24/7. However, imagine the surprise when it’s clear that’s not always the case. Now, consider the cache reality. The cache hit ratio never hits the perfect 100%—it’s a crucial fact during your cache strategy roll-out. So, buckle up…
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Tools to Use for Testing Performance
Trust in web performance metrics is crucial for every web developer but achieving that has its quirks. Performance metrics require careful understanding and the right tools for testing. We find out how to trust those magic numbers and tools to get optimal results. Understand the Metrics Landscape Let’s dive straight in. Frankly, you can’t trust…
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Utilizing WordPress Site Health for Optimized Performance
For every website owner, the prime objectives include having a secure, error-free, and up-to-date website. Achieving these objectives is easier when using a WordPress site thanks to a nifty tool known as Site Health. Through constant monitoring and management, Site Health ensures that your site always runs smoothly and securely. Understanding the Role and Importance…
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Google Lighthouse And Core Web Vitals Compared
So, you want to tune up your site, but you’re caught between Google Lighthouse and Core Web Vitals? And you’re starting to wonder what the difference is between Core Web Vitals and Google Lighthouse. Or is there even? Well, look no further as we delve into a short and concise dissection of both services. On…
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Get Ready for Cloudflare Fonts!
One of our favorite website Performance and Security enhancing companies, Cloudflare, just announced a new feature called Cloudflare Fonts. Enhancing privacy while juicing up website speed? Now that’s a double treat! The All-New Cloudflare Fonts How exactly does this work out, I hear you asking? Well, it’s all about getting Google Fonts to load from…
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Outshine the Competition with Superior Website Performance and UX
Remember the good old days when we could growl at our dial-ups to hustle a bit? Long gone but not forgotten, they set the pace for our hunger for speed on the web. But alas! The race has taken a more sophisticated turn. It’s not just about the sprint – it’s a triathlon! Set, Go,…
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How to check if your WooCommerce checkout is still working
If you’re ambling in the world of WooCommerce and eCommerce, you might stumble across errors throughout your journey. Many revolve around the checkout process, the pivotal point of making a sale. “Is my WooCommerce checkout working?” – question that often strikes in the darkest hours. This step-by-step guide is incredibly user-friendly, but, you’ll have to…
