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How to optimize your WordPress database on Kinsta

Your database is the beating heart of your website. As such, this post will give you our insights on how to perform WordPress database optimization!
Reading time
19 min read
Updated date
May 12, 2026
Post type
Blog
Topic
MySQL Database
Topic
WordPress Performance
Topic
WordPress Tips

Why MariaDB Is a Good Fit For Your Python Backend

Python is typically used in data-heavy applications because it has powerful libraries for data manipulation. Learn why MariaDB is a great choice wh…
Reading time
6 min read
Updated date
May 29, 2026
Post type
Blog
Topic
Python
Topic
Web Development Languages

A Primer To Understanding Database Sharding

Understanding database sharding is key to scaling large web apps and websites. You'll also learn the different types of database sharding.
Reading time
7 min read
Updated date
March 20, 2026
Post type
Blog
Topic
Tech Tips

MariaDB vs PostgreSQL: 14 Critical Differences

MariaDB and PostgreSQL are two of the most popular open source databases. In this guide, we compare them to help you choose the right one.
Reading time
19 min read
Updated date
March 12, 2024
Post type
Blog
Topic
MySQL Database
Topic
PostgreSQL

The Best in Open Source Database Software: Top 10 Picks

A dynamic website needs to store data. In this post, we'll round up ten of the best open source database software around!
Reading time
17 min read
Updated date
August 6, 2024
Post type
Blog
Topic
MySQL Database
Topic
Web Development Tools

Engineering reliability at scale: Why developer-led agencies trust Kinsta for mission-critical projects

Is your hosting "good enough" or mission-critical? Learn how Kinsta empowers developer-led agencies with automated workflows and enterprise-grade s…
Reading time
17 min read
Updated date
June 12, 2026
Post type
Blog
Topic
Agency
Topic
WordPress Development

Performance benchmarking WordPress on Kinsta vs DIY hosting

Explore WordPress benchmarking DIY hosting. We compare managed hosting and VPS performance to find the best solution for developers.
Reading time
9 min read
Updated date
November 19, 2025
Post type
Blog
Topic
WordPress Hosting

Redis object caching for WordPress: the complete installation guide

Redis object caching could supercharge your WordPress site's performance. This comprehensive guide shows you how to implement it.
Reading time
18 min read
Updated date
June 8, 2026
Post type
Blog
Topic
WordPress Development
Topic
WordPress Hosting

Security requirements and 9 best practices for robust e-commerce websites

Security is vital for online shops. Check out this checklist of 9 best practices to lock down your e-commerce website
Reading time
30 min read
Updated date
March 19, 2026
Post type
Blog
Topic
Ecommerce Tips
Topic
WooCommerce
Topic
WordPress Ecommerce

Performance requirements and 10 best practices for high-speed e-commerce websites

Site speed is vital for online shops. Check out this checklist of 10 best practices to optimize an e-commerce website for speed and performance
Reading time
22 min read
Updated date
March 19, 2026
Post type
Blog
Topic
Ecommerce Tips
Topic
WooCommerce
Topic
WordPress Ecommerce

Utilizing DevOps and Kinsta’s staging environments for WordPress site development

Developing for WordPress is an ideal use case for Kinsta’s infrastructure. This post will look at how to use DevOps together with Kinsta’s staging…
Reading time
17 min read
Updated date
May 28, 2026
Post type
Blog
Topic
Web Development Tools
Topic
WordPress Development

MongoDB vs PostgreSQL: 15 Critical Differences

There are tons of open-source database options to choose from. Here, we compare two of the top contenders: MongoDB and PostgreSQL.
Reading time
23 min read
Updated date
December 2, 2025
Post type
Blog
Topic
PostgreSQL