A slow website can lose visitors. To speed up WordPress:
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Use a caching plugin such as W3 Total Cache or WP Super Cache.
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Compress and resize images before uploading.
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Minimize the use of heavy plugins.
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Enable GZIP compression on the server.
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Consider using a Content Delivery Network (CDN) for global performance.
Ahosting servers already provide optimized PHP and MySQL settings, but these extra steps make a noticeable difference.