Wordpress Speed Optimization & Security tips

[darkreaper]

• Use a Lightweight Theme: Opt for a lightweight and well-coded theme to minimize load times.
• Caching Plugin: Install a caching plugin like WP Super Cache or W3 Total Cache to serve cached versions of your site and reduce server load.
• Image Optimization: Compress images before uploading using tools like Smush or EWWW Image Optimizer to improve loading times without sacrificing quality.
• Update Regularly: Keep WordPress, themes, and plugins up to date to patch security vulnerabilities and improve performance.
• Secure Login: Use strong passwords, limit login attempts, and consider two-factor authentication (2FA) plugins like Google Authenticator for enhanced security.

 

[Rixon]

Great tips, really apreciate it!
I got my own somethink like checklist:

WordPress Speed Optimization & Security Tips​

Introduction​

• Importance of Speed Optimization
• Importance of Security

Part 1: Speed Optimization​

1.1. Choose a Quality Hosting Provider​

• Explanation of why hosting matters
• Recommendations for top-performing hosting providers

1.2. Use a Lightweight Theme​

• Importance of a well-coded, lightweight theme
• Suggested themes known for speed

1.3. Optimize Images​

• Image compression techniques (tools like Smush, TinyPNG)
• Importance of using correct image formats

1.4. Utilize Caching Solutions​

• Explanation of browser and server caching
• Plugin recommendations (e.g., W3 Total Cache, WP Super Cache)

1.5. Minimize HTTP Requests​

• Combining CSS and JavaScript files
• Use of plugins or manual optimization techniques

1.6. Optimize Your Database​

• How to clean up and optimize the WordPress database
• Recommended plugins (e.g., WP-Optimize, Advanced Database Cleaner)

1.7. Enable GZIP Compression​

• Importance of GZIP compression
• Methods to enable GZIP via plugins or .htaccess

1.8. Use a Content Delivery Network (CDN)​

• Advantages of CDNs
• Popular CDN services like Cloudflare, MaxCDN

1.9. Optimize CSS and JavaScript​

• Explanation of minification and concatenation
• Tools and plugins for optimization (e.g., Autoptimize, Fast Velocity Minify)

1.10. Reduce Server Response Time​

• Tips to improve TTFB (Time to First Byte)
• Server-side caching and optimizations

Part 2: Security Tips​

2.1. Secure Your Login Procedures​

• Use of strong usernames and passwords
• Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) plugins

2.2. Keep WordPress Updated​

• Importance of updating WordPress core, themes, and plugins regularly

2.3. Use Security Plugins​

• Recommended security plugins (e.g., Wordfence, Sucuri)

2.4. Backup Regularly​

• Importance of regular backups
• Recommended backup solutions (e.g., UpdraftPlus, BackupBuddy)

2.5. Protect Your wp-config.php File​

• How to move and secure the wp-config.php file

2.6. Set Correct File Permissions​

• Explanation of file permissions and recommended settings

2.7. Disable Directory Indexing​

• Importance of disabling directory indexing
• Methods to disable it via .htaccess

2.8. Install SSL Certificate​

• Importance of SSL/TLS for security
• How to set up SSL via Let's Encrypt or other providers

2.9. Limit Login Attempts​

• Preventing brute-force attacks by limiting login attempts
• Plugins that offer this feature (e.g., Limit Login Attempts Reloaded)

2.10. Hide WordPress Version​

• Risks of displaying the WordPress version number
• Techniques to hide it

 

[hokkabaz]

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[shyamj06]

Thanks for sharing this information

 

[zyhivan]

works well. You cand made the setup very easy, Thanks for the module.