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Optimize images: Large images can slow down your website significantly. Make sure to compress and optimize images before uploading them to your site. This can be done using tools such as Photoshop or online image compression tools.
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Minimize HTTP requests: Every time a user visits your website, their browser makes multiple requests to your server. Minimizing these requests can help speed up your website. Try using CSS sprites or combining multiple files into a single file to reduce the number of requests.
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Use a Content Delivery Network (CDN): A CDN is a network of servers that are distributed across the globe. By using a CDN, your website's files are stored on servers that are closer to your users, reducing the time it takes for your website to load.
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Enable browser caching: Browser caching allows your website to save certain files on a user's computer, so they don't have to be downloaded again on subsequent visits. This can help speed up your website, especially for returning visitors.
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Use a caching plugin: Caching plugins can help speed up your website by creating and storing a cached version of your website's pages. This means that when a user visits your website, they are served the cached version instead of the live version, which can be faster. Some popular caching plugins for WordPress include W3 Total Cache and WP Super Cache.