WP Fastest Cache Settings
See how to configure the settings to help with speed and Core Web Vitals in both browser caching and file optimization.
Speed
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Why WordPress Should Not Enable WebP By Default
I strongly suggest that WP not consider implementing ANY proposal from the Performance Team at this time.
There is a serious lack of leadership, oversight, and proper testing from this team and I believe many of the proposed changes will do more harm than good if implemented without further investigation. -
Performance Lab Plugin Image Tests Results
See test results comparing images created with standard JPEG, MozJPEG, and then WebP images that were generated on upload using the new WordPress Performance Lab plugin.
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Gutenberg vs Elementor: Which is Faster?
See my case study speed tests using an Astra theme and an Elementor template against recreating that same template using only Gutenberg.
You’ll see metrics of both pages with and without optimization.
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Astra, Genesis, Divi: Which Theme is Fastest?
See my deep case study results on three identical sites created with themes from Astra, Genesis, and Divi.
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How to Run a Site Speed Test Accurately
Discover how to test the page load speed of your site and where to find data in the testers to pin point what the problems are.
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Online Speed Testers: How to Read the Metrics
See an explanation of what each online speed tester checks, what each data point means, and which metrics you need to pay attention to the most to make your site as fast and friendly as it can be.
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Best Free Caching and Optimization Plugins 2020 Case Study
See which plugins and methods increased site page load speed the most in this head-to-head test.