How To Speed Up WordPress Website & Pass Core Web Vitals

In today’s digital age, WordPress website speed and optimization play a crucial role in delivering an optimal user experience. Slow-loading websites not only frustrate visitors but can also adversely affect your search engine rankings and overall online reputation.

In fact, statistics have shown that 40% of users will leave a website if it doesn’t load within 3 seconds but user retention isn’t the only reason you need to speed up your website. 

How To Speed Up Your Slow WordPress Site and pass Core Web Vitals?

In a nutshell, you will need to have;

• Fast web hosting (Rocket.net)

• Lightweight theme (Kadence, Astra, GeneratePress or OceanWP)

• Caching plugin (FlyingPress)

• WordPress Performance Plugin (Perfmatters)

I can’t stress enough, if you don’t have a fast web hosting, you are just wasting your time to increase the performance of your website. Having a fast web host is your first step to get a fast loading website before any performance tweaking like, theme, caching etc.

Remember, having fast loading speeds can also help you rank higher in search results. Given this, we can say that WordPress speed optimization is a common concern for those who create or operate websites on the platform. Optimizing your website can help you decrease the page load time. 

In this article, I’ll share with you the top tips that’ll help you when it comes to WordPress speed optimization. 

We’ll cover things like changing your DNS, hosting configurations, image optimization, and more. However, before we get into any of this, you’ll need to understand what happens when a user visits a WordPress site. 

Understanding How WordPress Works 

One of the most important things I’ve learned over the years is that WordPress is great for a number of different things, such as content management. However, speed isn’t really a specialty that the platform is known for, and that’s because of how that platform works. 

When someone visits your WordPress, the platform pulls data from different sources like your database and themes and combines all of it into an HTML file. Once this process is complete, the HTML file is sent to the user’s web browser. 

However, I can tell you that building pages on the go isn’t really a suitable option for ideal performance. In addition, things like plugins and themes all running at once consume valuable server resources, which can cause the loading speed to decrease. 

This doesn’t mean that you can’t optimize a WordPress site for speed. There are a number of things you can do when it comes to WordPress speed optimization. Let’s dig into what they are;

Changing your DNS can help you increase the speed of your WordPress site, but before you make your move, check your DNS speed. The first thing you need to know is that your domain registrar is your DNS provider, so if you haven’t switched, you can be at risk of experiencing a slow Time to First Byte (TTFB).

This happens for a couple of reasons, like network latency, unscheduled DNS maintenance, and your network’s host being blocked by Google. You might even end up losing your SEO rankings. The main thing you need to know is that Cloudflare’s DNS performs well, but if you’re someone who’s using a LiteSpeed server, using QUIC’s DNS is a better option.

It gives you accurate geo-routing and integrates well with QUIC’s CND. There are other options like Kinsta and Cloudways, both of which offer a premium DNS. But, what you need to know is that Kinsta uses Amazon Route 53, and Cloudways uses DNS Made Easy, and both of them are slower than Cloudflare, which has a query speed of 13.47 milliseconds (ms).

To change your DNS to Cloudflare:

1. Sign up on the platform.
2. Add your website.
3. Follow the change nameservers prompts, and you’re good to go.

Don’t Go For Mainstream Hosts

Most people often think that a popular hosting plan or provider is the best option for them. However, if you’re at all concerned about the speed of your WordPress site, you need to know that this isn’t 100% true. You must understand that a lot of hosting companies dump money into marketing and ads so they can be shown as “the best option.”

One thing I’ve learned over the years is that not all the information you’ll find about hosting plans is accurate. Given this, I just tend to ignore the reviews and videos I see online and rely on the specs instead, and I’d recommend that you do the same.

Below is the data for popular hosting providers that you can compare.

• Shared hosting plan specifications:

	SiteGround GrowBig	Hostinger Business WP	WPX Business	A2 Hosting Turbo Boost	NameHero Turbo Cloud
Type	Shared	Shared	Shared	Shared	Shared
Server	Apache + Nginx	LiteSpeed	LiteSpeed	LiteSpeed	LiteSpeed
Cache Plugin	SG Optimizer	LSC	LSC or W3TC	LSC	LSC
CDN	Google Cloud	QUIC.cloud	QUIC.cloud/XDN	QUIC.cloud	QUIC.cloud
Full page caching	Yes	using QUIC	using QUIC	using QUIC	using QUIC
DNS	Blocked by Google for 4 days	Internal/QUIC	Internal/QUIC	Internal/QUIC	Internal/QUIC
Cores/RAM	Hidden	2 cores/1.5 GB	1 core/1GB	2 core/2GB	3 cores/3GB
Storage	20GB / SATA	200GB / SATA	15GB / SATA	“Unlimited” / NVMe	“Unlimited” / NVMe
Object Cache	Memcache	Memcache	No	Redis	Redis
Database	MySQL	MariaDB	MariaDB	MariaDB	MariaDB
Resource limits	CPU resources are common	Low resources	Low resources	Efficient with LiteSpeed	Efficient with LiteSpeed
Inodes	400,000	600,000	At discretion	600,000	500,000
Control panel	Site Tools	hPanel	WPX Panel	cPanel	cPanel
Email storage	10GB	1GB	Multiple limits	Unlimited	Unlimited
Major incidents	TTFB/DNS/CPU issues and unethical	Scam reports, fake reviews, and breach in 2019	Blamed global outage on dead CEO	2 week-long ransomware attack	2-day node outage with the issuance of an apology letter
TrustPilot rating	4.6	4.6	4.9	4.4	4.6
Intro price	$6.99 per month	$3.99 per month with 3 months free	$20.83 per month with 2 months free	$6.99 per month	$10.97 per month
Renewals	$29.99 per month	$8.99 per month	$20.83 per month	$22.99 per month	$19.95 per month
Specs	Details	Details	Details	Details	Details

• Cloud hosting plan specifications:

	SiteGround Cloud Jump Start Plan	WP Engine StartUp Plan	Kinsta Starter Plan	Cloudways Vultr HF (2GB)	Rocket.net Starter Plan
Type	Cloud	Cloud	Cloud	Cloud	Private Cloud
Server	Apache + Nginx	Apache + Nginx	Apache + Nginx	Apache + Nginx	Apache + Nginx
Cores/RAM	4 cores/8 GB	Not listed	12 cores/8GB	1 core/2 GB	32 cores/128 GB
Storage	40GB	10GB	10GB	64GB	10GB
CDN	Google Cloud	Cloudflare and Polish	Cloudflare, full-page caching, and firewall rules	Cloudflare Enterprise for $5 per month	Cloudflare Enterprise
CDN Bandwidth	Unmetered	Not mentioned	100 GB	100GB	Unlimited
DNS	Internal	Internal	Amazon Route 53	DNS Made Easy for $5 per month	Cloudflare
Cache Plugin	SG Optimizer	N/A	N/A	Breeze	N/A
Object Cache	Memcached	Memcached	Redis for $100 per month	Redis Pro	Redis
PHP Processor	FastCGI	HHVM	FastCGI	FPM	LiteSpeed
PHP workers	Not mentioned	Not mentioned	2 PHP workers	Not limited	Not limited
Memory Limit	Adjustable	512 MB	256MB	Adjustable	1GB
Database	MySQL	Not mentioned	Not mentioned	MariaDB	MariaDB
Nginx reverse proxy	Yes	Manual Configuration	$50 per month	Yes	Yes
Bandwidth or monthly visits	5TB	50GB and 25,000 visits per month	25,000 visits per month	2TB	50GB and 250,000 visitors per month
Email Hosting	Yes	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Malware Removal	Scanner only	N/A	Pledge of removal	N/A	Imunify360
Major incidents	TTFB/DNS/CPU issues and unethical	Breach in 2015	None	None	None
TrustPilot ratings	4.6	4.5	4.2	4.5	4.9
Price	$100 per month	$20 per  month when paid annually	$35 per month	$30 per month and an additional $5 for CF enterprise	$30 per month.
Specs	Details	Details	Details	Details	Details

You can choose a hosting provider that’s best for you based on the information I’ve shared with you. However, there are some key things that I’d like to point out about both the shared and cloud hosting platforms that I’ve mentioned. The positive reviews you’ll read about these platforms are not 100% percent accurate.

That said, it’s better to filter down to the 1 or 2-star reviews on platforms like TrustPilot and see what users are unhappy about. In addition, some shared hosting providers like Hostingere have experienced data breaches that have impacted millions of customers. WPX has had an outage that left numerous websites offline and users complaining about the lack of communication.

When it comes to choosing one for your WordPress site, you will just need to do a little bit of research. This will involve going through some bad reviews on TrustPilot, reading about user experiences on Reddit, and analyzing specs.

Configure Settings In Your Hosting Account

Most people overlook this aspect and just stick with the default hosting configuration options.

For instance, if your website is not serving cached pages, that means it can overload your server, which causes the speed to decrease, and, worst-case scenario, your website could crash. The hosting settings you can configure will vary based on the provider, but they’ll generally involve different aspects that include the following.

• OPcache – If this is something that’s on offer, use it. The OPcache is built into PHP and works by precompiled script bytecode shared memory, which increases website performance as there is no need for PHP to load the script with each request.

• Caching layers – If you have the option to use something like Ngnix, do it. Some hosting options that I’ve mentioned above all support the Nginx reverse proxy, allowing you to cache content and improve your website’s speed.

• Brotli – You’re not going to find many hosts that support Brotli, but it’s a major advantage if they do. It’s a lossless compression algorithm that compresses data by using different variations of the 2nd order context modeling, LZ77 algorithm, and Huffman coding.

• Resource Usage – Most people tend to overlook this one, but it’s very important to keep an eye on your resource usage and error logs. If you’re using too many resources simultaneously, it can impact the speed.

• Redis vs. Memcached – Both of these are great options, but Redis does have the edge here. It provides a better memory utilization rate than Memcached when it uses the hash structure and doesn’t rely on third-party tools for disk dumping.

Don’t Use Anything Other Than Cloudflare APO, Enterprise, or QUIC.cloud on LiteSpeed

Cloudflare’s Automatic Performance Optimization (APO) is the single most important thing when it comes to WordPress speed optimization. It basically allows Cloudflare to serve your entire WordPress site as it can cache dynamic content, helping you get fast and consistent TTFB.

I know that some other providers offer their own CDNs, and making a decision can be overwhelming. So, it’s better to check the CDN’s performance, which, for Cloudflare, is excellent. The CloudFlare CDN is a top performer on cdnpref.com and is even better than the likes of Google and Akamai. 

It has a query speed of just 26.81 ms, that is 0.16 ms faster than Google and a whopping 6.22 ms faster than Akamai.

APO vs Enterprise Cloudflare Plan

Before we go into more detail, I just want to point out that the APO will get the job done for most websites, but it doesn’t make for not having the Enterprise version. So, if you go for the APO route, you might have to compromise on things like firewall security, image optimization, SSO support, and more.

Now, what you need to know is that some hosting platforms do support Cloudflare Enterprise, but they miss out on a couple of features. Based on my experiences, I believe that Rocket.net is the one that comes close to offering the Enterprise version. It’s configured for WordPress right out of the box and comes with tons of benefits, like image optimization, tiered caching, smart routing, and more.

Making a decision can be tough, and that’s why I’ve compiled a list of factors that’ll help you decide whether to use Cloudflare Free or Cloudflare Enterprise with Cloudways, FlyingProxy, or Rocket.net.

• The Tbps at 192 and PoPs at 285 are the same for all. Cloudways doesn’t support APO, and you have to pay $5 per month to use it with Cloudflare Free.

• Flying Proxy doesn’t have Agro Smart Routing, and you have to pay extra to use it with Cloudflare for free.

• HTTP/3 and WAF are consistent for all options; extra charges for load balancing with Cloudflare free might apply after the first 500,000 queries.

• None of the options come with automatic configuration except for Rocket.net, but the bandwidth you get will depend on the hosting plan you choose.

LiteSpeed With QUIC’s Standard Plan

If you’re on the LightSpeed server and can’t use Cloudflare, then QUIC is the best option for you. I have compared it to other alternatives like Bunny CDN, FlyingCDN, and SiteGround 2.0. Here’s what I found:

• The bandwidth you get is not falsely advertised and is indeed unlimited.

• You don’t have to pay extra for things like geo-replication and full-page caching.

• With QUIC’s standard plan, you don’t have to pay extra for image optimization and your HTTP/3 Load balancing WAF Anti-DDoS.

Don’t Go Overboard With Page Builders

The most important thing you need to know when it comes to page builders is that they add some extra CSS and JavaScript to your site and increase memory usage. This doesn’t mean that you can’t get top speed if you’re using page builders; you can, but you have to be careful with the hosting and plugins you use, and you need to optimize.

So, if you’re going to go for page builders, make sure you:

• The Load Font Awesome 4 support is off.
• All the available performance settings are on.
• Keep the use of widgets and columns to a minimum.
• Turn off the page builders when you’re not using them.
• Make sure your CSS print method is set to “external style.”

Use Image CDNs

It’s 2024, and images (and videos) are what content is all about nowadays. Not optimizing images can lead to increased server resource consumption and bloat. So, it’s better to use image CDNs as opposed to plugins.

I have used quite a lot of them over the years: Imagify, ShortPixel, Bunny Optimizer, and Cloudflare Mirage/Polish, to name a few. Out of all these options, I’ve found CloudFlare to be the best one there is. It’ll give you:

• WebP.
• Mobile resizing.
• AVIF conversion.
• Network optimizations.
• No server usage and no bloat.
• AVIF supports and serves images from CDN.

And the best part is that it’s included with CloudFlare Enterprise. You need to remember that while most CDNs support WebP, some of them don’t always convert images, so you’ll need to use the Chrome Dev Tools and see if the images are converted. Another thing to keep in mind is that you need to be specific with the dimensions.

Most cache plugins do this automatically, but if that’s not the case, you can always change the image’s dimension in its HTML file. Lastly, set the browser cache TTL to 365 days since it’s better to have a longer cache expiration for static images because they don’t change.

Make Sure Your Cache Configurations Address Web Vitals

Web Vitals are basically performance metrics that Google considers when measuring the overall user experience of your website. This can impact your search ranking. It’s important for you to know that most free cache plugins lack features that support this, but if I had to make a choice, I’d go with Swift Performance or W3.

Other than this, options for the SG optimizer and WP Rocket essential features like Lazy render HTML elements and APO compatibility. This really leaves us with two options, and you can see the comparison below: 

	LiteSpeed Cache	FlyingPress
Server-side caching	Yes	No
Delay JavaScript	Yes	Yes
Remove unused CSS	Separate file	Separate file
Critical CSS	Yes	Yes
Preload critical images	Based on number	No
Exclude above-the-fold images	Automatic	Automatic
Lazy load background images	No	Helper class
Lazy render HTML elements	Yes	Yes
Add missing image dimensions	Yes	Yes
YouTube iframe preview image	Yes	Yes
Self-host YouTube placeholder	No	Yes
Host fonts locally	Yes	Yes
Font-display: swap	Yes	Yes
Preload links	Yes	Yes
CDN	QUIC.cloud	Bunny CDN
APO compatibility	Yes	Yes

To be honest, I think WP Rocket has fallen behind over the years and isn’t really the best option for LCP optimization, images, and hosting fonts locally. I’ve switched to FlyingPress recently, and I can tell you that it’s great for web vitals and speed.

You may want to minify the cache plugin if you’re using CloudFlare and don’t combine CSS/Java since it can slow down your website and is something that shouldn’t be done on HTTP/2.

Configure Perfmatters Setting For Your Cache Plugin

I’ve used Perfmatters quite a lot over the years, and based on what I’ve learned, I can tell you that the setting you need to configure definitely varies for each plugin. When it comes to cache plugins, you really only have four options that are worth it. So, here’s a breakdown for each one of them

Perfmatters Setting	FlyingPress	LiteSpeed Cache	WP Rocket	SiteGround Optimizer
General	Enable all options	Enable all options but move wp-login and heartbeat	Enable all options except for heartbeat	Enable all options except for heartbeat
Assets	Enable the script manager	Enable the script manager	Enable the script manager and then remove the unused CSS	Enable the script manager, delay JavaScript, and then remove the unused CSS
Preloading	Preload CSS/JS files	Preload critical images and fonts/CSS/JS files	Preload critical images and CSS/JS files	Preload critical images and CSS/JS files
Lazy Loading	Turn off	Enable the CSS background images	Enable the  CSS background images	Enable all lazy load settings
Fonts	Turn off	Turn off	Enable local Google Fonts	Enable display swap + local Google Fonts
CDN	Turn off	Turn off	Turn off	Turn off
Analytics	Turn off	Turn off	Turn off	Turn off

So, when it comes to configuring cache plugins for Perfmatters, you can configure FlyingPress and LiteSpeed as you normally would. However, when it comes to WP Rocket, you should disable all the CSS settings. The same goes for the SG optimizer, but you should disable the lazy load setting there as well.

Locally Host or Delay Third-Party Code

Third-party codes can contain scripts that block your main thread and prevent essential tasks.

These codes can decrease the speed of server response times, DNS lookups, and response errors. But there is a quick fix here that I’ve learned over the years.

1. Host all third-party codes, fonts, and thumbnails locally.
2. If you’re using LiteSpeed cache, you’re in good hands since it supports localized resources.
3. If you’re not, you can use Perfmatters’ local Google fonts.
4. You can also use woff2 to remove font families you don’t use.
5. Delay the below-the-fold third-party code. 

Remember To Preload

Preconnect helps you establish an early connection with third-party domains, but this is something you should only do with third-party fonts and CDN URLs. Prefetch, on the other hand, is pretty similar to preconnect. The only difference is TCP or TLS. Keep in mind that you should preload fonts (use crossorigins with Prefmattters), images, WP-Block-Library, and links.

Once you’re done, submit your site to the HSTS preload list for Chrome, and you’ll get a performance boost.

Get Rid Off Unused CSS 

Most people overlook this, but unused CSS can affect your website performance, so it’s better to remove it. If you’re using WP Rocket, I’d recommend that you disable this feature and then enable it in Perfmatters using the “File” options for the “Used CSS Method” setting.

Check for Slow Plugins

When you’re optimizing your website for speed, you need to know that a plugin that’s performing slowly can affect the speed. Over the years, I’ve identified quite a few reasons why a Plugin might be slow.

• The first reason is adding CSS and JavaScript to the front end. You can find such JavaScript and CSS using Coverage and remove them to speed up your WordPress site.

• A plugin can also be slow if it increases memory usage. To test if this is the case, use WP Hive. It’ll automatically test a plugin and give you all the insights you need.

• Some other reasons might be that a plugin adds database bloat or uses jQuery. You can check for these issues using phpMyAdmin, and Perfmatters display dependencies.

In addition to all this, you can also optimize plugins by replacing them with CDNs or Blocks, limiting background tasks, delaying them, and disabling unused features. Below are some plugins that I’ve seen impact both memory and page speed.

Plugin	Category	Memory Impact	PageSpeed Impact
All In One SEO	SEO	No	No
Broken Link Checker	SEO	No	Yes
Disqus	Comments	Yes	No
Elementor	Page Builder	No	No
Elementor Premium Addons	Page Builder	Yes	No
Elementor Pro	Page Builder	No	No
JetElements	Page Builder	No	No
Jetpack	Security	No	No
NextGEN Gallery	Gallery	No	No
Popup Builder	Popup	No	No
Site Kit by Google	Analytics	No	Yes

Disable Plugins On Certain Pages

The next thing you can do for WordPress speed optimization is to disable plugins on certain pages. Perfmatters and Asset CleanUp are two of the most popular options to do this. I use Perfmatters, and disabling plugins using this tool is pretty simple.

The first thing you need to do is enable the script manager and test mode. To do this, go to the “Assets” setting and view any page of your site in the top menu and then click “Perfmatter” and then “Script Manager.”

Now go to the script manager settings and enable test mode. Once you’re done with that, you’ll need to disable the plugins on all pages posted or on mobile devices. If you disable them on mobile devices, then you’ll need to enable “separate mobile cache.”

Know Your LCP

So, an LCP is basically divided into four subparts, and each one pertains to a different factor, the details of which are mentioned below.

I’ve found that most people often struggle with getting a firm grip on the Largest Contentful Paint (LCP). But, it’s a core web vital, and you need to understand it.

LCP Sub-Part	Factors	LCP %
TTFB	CDN, hosting, full page caching, etc.	~40%
Resource load delay	viewport images from lazy, preload fonts, viewport images, exclude	<10%
Resource load time	Reduce CSS/JS sizes/images, CDN, critical CSS, cache expiration	~40%
Element render delay	Related to deferring, reducing, and unloading JavaScript	<10%

You can use the performance insights from Chrome Dev Tools to view which TTFBs take the longest to load. Once you’ve identified that, you can LCPs by moving heavy files below the fold, using Cloudflare SXG, deferring JavaScript to prevent render-blocking, and lazy rendering HTML elements. If you want to know more about LCPs, then this Chrome for Developers video is worth it.

Stay Clear of Layout Shifts (CLS)

Layout shift is basically how much the page shifts when it is loading. This is very important for WordPress speed optimizations and happens because different elements of the page load at different speeds, which influences the users’ page views. You can use Google’s page layout shift debugger to see how these layout shifts play out on your website.

’ve talked about a lot of things you can do to optimize the layout shifts throughout this guide, and I’ll mention them here again as a reminder.

• Swap preloading fonts and add missing image dimensions.

• Change your cookie notice plugins, as this can also cause layout shifts.

• Reserve space for dynamic content and ads by adding dimensions and placing them in a div code.

• Remove unused CSS, ensure that critical CSS is working, and regenerate it if you edit the CSS.

• Enable separate mobile cache in your cache plugin to minimize layout shifts when your site loads on mobile devices.

Limit Resource Usage To Under 50%

When you’re optimizing your website for speed; you need to leave room for traffic spikes and background tasks. It’s important to remember that you can experience lag if your CPU usage is high, so it’s best to keep it under 50%. When you’re trying to limit your CPU usage, remember that offloading your bandwidth to a CDN and removing high-memory usage plugins can help. But that’s not all.

• Disable data sharing in plugins.
• Go to your “wp_options” table and clean up autoloaded data.
• Go to your WordPress discussion setting and disable pingbacks.
• Use a hosting plan that has sufficient cores, RAM, and resource limit.
• Decrease the batch size and increase corn interval to limit unused CSS.
• Some actions can cause your entire cache to clear, resulting in increased CPU usage, so you need to limit automatic cache clearing.
• Remember that WP Rocket’s preloading, LiteSpeed Cache’s crawler, or SG Optimizer’s preheat cache will increase your CPU usage.

Use WP-Optimize For Database Cleanup Settings

Most cache plugins run into three common problems when you’re trying to clean up your database. Common plugins can’t take database backups, remove database tables that are left behind by some old plugins, and delete all post revisions.

But you won’t have to face any of these issues if you use WP-Optimize for database cleanups. Once you have this all set, you need to:

1. Go through your database tables.
2. Identify “inactive” or “not installed” tables.
3. Delete the plugins or themes if you don’t plan on using them.

One key thing that I’ve picked up over the years is that certain plugins, especially if they collect data, are the best for your WordPress site, so it’s better not to use them. If you want analytics for your site, I’d recommend that you stick with Google Analytics or start using it if you’re not already.

Optimize For Mobile Devices

This is something that goes without saying. Most of the people who visit your site are probably doing it from a mobile device, and you need to make sure your site is optimized for that. Now, most desktop optimizations do carry over to mobile. But, in case it doesn’t, here’s what you’re going to do:

• Enable mobile caching in your cache plugin.

• Use Perfmatters to disable unused CSS and Javascript based on device type.

• Focus on reducing latency since that’s the key for mobile users and a part of TTFB.

• Test the CLS on mobile using the layout shift debugger tool I mentioned earlier and fix mobile layout shifts.

• Use CloudFlare Enterprise as its network, prioritized routing, and load balancing play a huge role in limiting the impact of CDN PoPs.

Choose Only The Plugins You Need

I’ve shared a list of free plugins with you below. You obviously don’t need all of them, so go through the list and use the ones that suit you.

• OMGF.
• Debloat.
• Optimole.
• Unbloater.
• WP Crontrol.
• WP-Optimize.
• Flying Scripts.
• Query Monitor.
• Widget Disable.
• Flying Analytics.
• WP Foft Loader.
• WPS Hide Login.
• LiteSpeed Cache.
• WP YouTube Lyte.
• Heartbeat Control.
• Disable XML-RPC.
• Limit Login Attempts.
• Redis Object Cache.
• Simple Local Avatars.
• Blackhole For Bad Bots.
• WP Server Health Stats.
• WP Hosting Benchmark.
• Preload Featured Images.
• Pre* Party Resource Hints.
• ShortPixel Adaptive Images.
• Disable WooCommerce Bloat.
• WP Hosting Performance Check.
• Super Page Cache for Cloudflare.
• Headers Security Advanced & HSTS WP.

Take A Look At My Setup 

If still between all the options you have in front of you, take a look at my setup for inspiration. Maybe it’ll help you make a decision.

Service	Category
Rocket.net	Hosting
Cloudflare Enterprise	CDN (comes with Rocket.net)
FlyingPress	Cache Plugin
Perfmatters	Miscellaneous optimizations
Kadence	Theme (Free)
Kadence Blocks	Guternberg Block Templates (Free)

Now, I want to let you know that this setup might cost you more than your budget. So, if you’re not looking to spend more, this isn’t for you.

However, I do have a cheaper alternative you can set up instead. Take a look.

Service	Category
NameHero Turbo Cloud	Hosting
QUIC.cloud (Paid Plan)	CDN
LiteSpeed Cache	Cache Plugin
Perfmatters	Misc optimizations
NameHero	Email Hosting

Below is my website speed score on PageSpeed Insights & GTmetrix.

And that right there is the ultimate tutorial on how to Increase WordPress Website Speed & Pass Core Web Vitals In 2024