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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!
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.
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…
Kinsta and WP Rocket: Now Speeding up WordPress Together
We are excited to announce that Kinsta and WP Rocket 3.0 are now fully compatible. Use WP Rocket's awesome optimization features to further speed u…
Preparing Your WordPress Site for the Google Mobile-First Index
Check out the changes coming with Google's mobile-first index, how it will impact your site, and what you can do to ensure you see positive changes.
Debugging WordPress Performance Issues: “Stuff Happens” Checklist
Let's be honest, diagnosing WordPress performance issues can be downright difficult sometimes. Check out our case study as we troubleshoot a unique…