EWWW Image Optimizer is what I use for compressing the PNG files on WP Bullet on the fly. It uses free software like pngquant to reduce the image size of the banners after I upload them. For some reason pngquant is pretty outdated in the Debian and Ubuntu repository. This guide will show you how to … Learn more…
Object cache is a way to cache transients set by plugins and themes. Default WordPress object cache uses the MySQL database which we all know can get bogged down. This led developers to seek out alternatives to store these transients elsewhere to speed up the WordPress backend experience. Redis and Memcached are two popular options … Learn more…
There is a crazy amount of WordPress backup plugins out there. One of my favorites is UpdraftPlus available on the repository for when I have to move sites between shared hosting accounts. When I back up my own sites from my VPS, I replicate the behavior of many plugins: package up the whole site, database … Learn more…
CloudFlare provides a free service for CDN, security and speed. Many people think CloudFlare only offers security to Business and Enterprise customers. Granted they get more security like the Web Application Firewall but free users get some basic protection from DDoS and bots. CloudFlare allows 3 custom page rules for free accounts which we can use to … Learn more…
Keeping your WordPress sites clean from malware infection is critical. Having an infected WordPress site can impair the user experience and consume unnecessary resources, slowing your site down. Many users will use WordPress plugins for scanning for malware. While this is great for shared hosting users who do not have shell access to their server, … Learn more…