Foundation

The Foundation module gives you the mental model for how WordPress performance works, how to measure it, and how to choose the right optimization approach for your site type. Use this module before you change servers, enable caching, or start tuning themes and plugins.

Lesson	Description
Why Performance Matters	How speed impacts SEO, conversions, and operating cost.
Measuring & Benchmarking	A repeatable baseline and re-test process so improvements are provable.
Static vs Dynamic Optimization	How site type changes caching, backend requirements, and priorities.
Layers of Optimization	A framework for deciding what to optimize first and why.