WP Performance Optimization
This curriculum is a practical, systems-first approach to making WordPress fast and stable. You will learn how to measure Core Web Vitals, remove bottlenecks in the server/PHP/database stack, and then apply caching and frontend optimizations without breaking dynamic flows like login, cart, and checkout.
Use the modules in order if you are building a process from scratch. If you are debugging a slow site, jump directly to the module that matches your current bottleneck (TTFB/server, JS/INP, images/LCP, cache hit-rate, etc.).
| Module | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Core Web Vitals | LCP/INP/CLS definitions, measurement, and practical fix patterns |
| Foundation | Performance mental models and benchmarking discipline |
| Server Optimization | VPS sizing and Linux tuning that sets your TTFB floor |
| Web Server Engines | Apache vs Nginx vs LiteSpeed and how to tune request routing |
| PHP Optimization | PHP versions, OPcache, and runtime tuning |
| Database Tuning | InnoDB fundamentals, query analysis, and connection tuning |
| WP Core Setup | Theme/plugin selection and baseline configuration |
| Design Factor | Design choices that affect LCP/CLS/INP |
| Resource Prioritization | CSS/JS/fonts loading strategy and third-party control |
| Image Optimization | Formats, responsive images, conversion, and lazy loading |
| Cache Strategy | Server/CDN/object/browser caching and verification |
| CDN Delivery (Cloudflare) | APO, SSL/TLS, tiered caching, and WAF tuning |
| Backend Optimization | Dynamic-request performance: queries, Redis, and search |
| Security & Stability | Hardening and reliability without performance regressions |
| Monitoring & Continuous | Baselines, RUM, uptime, load testing, and profiling |
| Workflow | A repeatable optimization sequence with rollback safety |
| Pricing Strategy | Packaging and pricing performance work (client-facing) |