How to Speed Up WordPress in ReadySpace WebSpace

Speeding up your WordPress website not only improves user experience but also boosts SEO rankings and conversion rates. If you're hosting your WordPress site on ReadySpace WebSpace, here is a comprehensive step-by-step guide to optimize its performance using built-in tools.

1. Access Site Health

  1. Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard.
  2. Navigate to Tools > Site Health.
  3. Identify any critical or recommended issues listed and keep this page open for reference.

2. Enable and Configure LiteSpeed Cache

  1. Go to Plugins > Add New.
  2. Search for LiteSpeed Cache and install it.
  3. Activate the plugin.
  4. Navigate to LiteSpeed Cache > General and ensure the cache is Enabled.

3. Configure Object Cache Using Redis

  1. From the WordPress dashboard, go to LiteSpeed Cache > Object Cache.
  2. Set Object Cache to Enabled.
  3. Choose Redis as the method.
  4. Click Save Changes.
  5. Check for the message: Connection Test: Passed.

Note: Redis must be enabled at the server level. In ReadySpace, this is already configured in supported plans.

4. Check and Fix PHP Modules

  1. Log in to cPanel.
  2. Go to Software > Select PHP Version.
  3. Ensure the following extensions are enabled:
    • imagick (disable gmagick to avoid conflicts)
    • redis
  4. Click Save.

5. Secure and Optimize via WP Toolkit

  1. In cPanel, go to WP Toolkit.
  2. Select your WordPress site and click Scan if needed.
  3. Scroll to the Security section.
  4. Click Secure on all Critical and Recommended settings:
    • Disable file editing
    • Block directory browsing
    • Secure wp-config.php

6. Use Redis Object Cache Plugin

  1. Install the plugin: Redis Object Cache.
  2. Activate it.
  3. Confirm that Redis status reads: Connected.

7. Use Debugging When Necessary

  1. Go to LiteSpeed Cache > Toolbox.
  2. Enable Debug Logging.
  3. Temporarily disable and re-enable Object Cache to reset Redis connection.
  4. Review the debug log for errors if needed.

8. Final Site Health Check

  1. Go back to Tools > Site Health.
  2. Confirm no critical issues remain and status shows Good.

Additional Tips

  • Keep WordPress core, themes, and plugins updated.
  • Limit the number of installed plugins.
  • Choose a lightweight, performance-focused theme.
  • Enable browser caching and Gzip compression in LiteSpeed Cache > Page Optimization.

Conclusion

By following this guide, you can drastically improve your WordPress site's speed and security using ReadySpace WebSpace’s built-in tools. These steps are simple to follow and don’t require advanced technical knowledge.

If you need assistance, contact ReadySpace support or explore our managed optimization services.

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