I’m reaching out for help with optimising our Wordpress website: sunnyartcentre.co.uk I would appreciate it if any experienced developer team could get in touch with your proposed budget and timeframe.
Database Optimisation, Plugin Management, and Speed Enhancements
1. Update the php in to the latest version 2. Update the Wordpress into the latest version 3. Optimize Database * Clean up and optimize the database by removing unnecessary revisions, spam comments, expired transients, and outdated data. * Optimize database tables for smoother and faster query execution. 4. Uninstall Unnecessary Plugins * Audit all installed plugins to identify redundant or unused plugins. * Safely deactivate and uninstall unnecessary plugins to reduce potential vulnerabilities and improve site speed. 5. Improve Page Load Speed * Implement a caching plugin (if not already installed) to cache pages and reduce server load. * Minify CSS, JavaScript, and HTML files to improve load time. * Use a CDN (Content Delivery Network) to speed up content delivery.
Media Cleanup, Security Hardening, SEO, and Backup 4. Remove Unused/Old Images * Audit the media library and remove unused images, videos, or files. * Optimise the remaining images using an image compression tool to improve page load speed. * Implement lazy loading for images to further enhance performance. 5. Security Hardening * Install or update a security plugin (e.g., Wordfence, Sucuri) to monitor and secure the site. * Update all themes, plugins, and the WordPress core to the latest versions. 6. Review and Update Permalinks * Check and optimise permalink structure to ensure it is SEO-friendly. * Redirect any broken or outdated URLs to avoid 404 errors.
