108. 7 Reasons Your Site Is Slow & How to Improve Website Speed

The Savvy Seller with Kristen Doyle

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Today, we are tackling a crucial topic that impacts your website's success: speed. If your site's loading time is dragging, it isn't just frustrating for visitors; it can hurt your Google rankings and sales.
In this episode, I'll uncover the 7 most common culprits behind slow websites and share actionable tips to boost your site's speed. We're covering everything from choosing the right hosting and optimizing images to using caching plugins and cleaning up your code. Plus, I'll explain how a content delivery network (CDN) can make a world of difference.
02:29 - Quality hosting is crucial for website speed and uptime
09:25 - Caching plugins improves website loading speed
11:02 - Keep only necessary WordPress plugins and update regularly
14:00 - Database maintenance, backup, and content delivery network
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Show Notes: https://kristendoyle.co/episode108

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