Imagine you have a WordPress website that has to be optimized for speed since it has a poor Google PageSpeed score, especially on mobile devices, which is causing losses in revenue. Even with the use of expensive and well-regarded plugins like Wp Rocket, Litespeed Cache, and W3 Cache, as well as careful attention to numerous blogs and tutorials, the desired result is still unattainable. Given these obstacles, what is the best course of action from a strategic standpoint?
Extensive discourse, spanning decades, has taken place across online platforms regarding Pagespeed optimization. However, traditional tactics frequently fail to live up to expectations when faced with the necessity of thorough website optimization.
Two separate case studies involving websites hosted on different servers are shown here. WP Rocket was used in one example, and Litespeed Cache was used in the other. To fully comprehend the results attained, a careful analysis of the data is necessary.
Case-1: Using LiteSpeed Cache on a LiteSpeed Server
On this WordPress site, I’ve set up Litespeed Cache. Let’s explore server configuration, theme details, and page speed results.
Theme Information:
Server Information:
Google PageSpeed Result (Mobile):
https://pagespeed.web.dev/analysis/https-dev-puremuir-com/p05f0le96d?form_factor=mobile
Google PageSpeed Result (Desktop):
https://pagespeed.web.dev/analysis/https-dev-puremuir-com/p05f0le96d?form_factor=mobile
I conducted an analysis of the server software (LiteSpeed) and opted for the WP Rocket Plugin to facilitate the speed optimization procedure. However, despite these efforts, there was no enhancement in my pagespeed score. Subsequently, I repeated the same procedure using LiteSpeed Cache, and it proved to be successful in improving the performance of my website.
Let’s take a look at the 2nd one!
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Case-2: Using WP Rocket on an NGNIX Server
On this WordPress site, I’ve set up Litespeed Cache. Let’s explore server configuration, theme details, and page speed results.
Theme Information:
Server Information:
Google PageSpeed Result (Mobile):
https://pagespeed.web.dev/analysis/https-techypark-com/rwjmtmqemi?form_factor=mobile
Google PageSpeed Result (Mobile):
https://pagespeed.web.dev/analysis/https-techypark-com/rwjmtmqemi?form_factor=desktop
It took a lot of days for me to realize that there is no foolproof method guaranteed to enhance your website’s speed. While adhering to certain best practices is essential, the key lies in a thorough inspection of your website’s specific needs. Once identified, a targeted approach to address individual elements affecting Google page speed and GT Metrix score becomes paramount. It is a nuanced process requiring diligence and adaptability.
For comprehensive insights into effective strategies, I invite you to explore my E-book. It delineates what elements demand meticulous maintenance and elucidates how a strategic amalgamation of plugins and best practices can be employed to optimize your website successfully.
