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Nginx vs Apache: Web Server Showdown
Nginx vs Apache: what's the difference between the two? See how these webservers stack against each other and which one is the fastest for WordPres…
2019 Performance Benchmarks – Kinsta is Top Tier, 5 Years in a Row
Review Signal has released their 2019 hosting performance benchmarks. Kinsta has earned Top Tier status on every plan, every year for the past 5 ye…
How to Properly Run a Website Speed Test (You’re Doing it Wrong)
Many users run speed tests the wrong way, which results in bad data. Check out how to properly run a website speed test along with 13 awesome tools.
How to Use WordPress Icon Fonts the Right Way (Better Performance)
A guide on the best methods for implementing WordPress icon fonts into your project, and how to improve your site's performance!
How to Disable WP-Cron (wp-cron.php) for Faster Performance
WP-Cron is known to have performance issues on high-traffic WordPress sites. Check out how to disable WP-Cron (wp-cron.php) for faster performance.
Pingdom Speed Test Tool: Ultimate Guide
Take a deep dive into the Pingdom speed test tool, including a waterfall analysis and tips to improve the speed of your WordPress site.
How to buy dedicated server hosting at Kinsta
For WordPress sites with high resource needs or traffic surges, Kinsta offers powerful dedicated servers backed by a next-generation hosting archit…
Troubleshooting WordPress Import Issues with XML, CSV, and WXR Files
WP All Import and WordPress Importer sometimes cause timeouts and website performance issues. Check out ways to work through the WordPress import p…
6 Best WordPress Caching Plugins to Lower Page Load Time and Time to First Byte
Caching is an essential part of speeding up your site. Check out some of these free and premium WordPress caching plugins that can help.
RIP WordPress and HHVM – We’ve Had a Good Run
RIP HHVM. The time has come to bid farewell to HHVM in regards to using it to power your WordPress sites. Learn more here.
The Do’s and Don’ts for Hosting WordPress Membership Sites
Struggling to achieve the performance you want with your WordPress membership sites? Check out some do's and don'ts when it comes to optimization.
Why and How To Use Lossy Compression on Your WordPress Images
Check out the differences between lossy compression and lossless compression. Determine which method you should use, how to, and the performance im…