WordPress speed optimization
WordPress Speed Optimization Service
Slow pages lose visitors and rankings. I make your WordPress site faster and fix Core Web Vitals without changing how it looks, and you get before and after numbers you can check yourself.
⚡ Reply within one working day, by email. No call needed.
When you need this
- PageSpeed Insights shows red or orange on mobile
- Search Console reports Core Web Vitals problems
- Your site feels slow, especially on phones
- Plugins and page builders have piled up over the years
- You've tried a caching plugin and it wasn't enough
Why speed fixes often fail
Installing a caching plugin rarely fixes the real problem. Slow WordPress sites usually suffer from heavy page builder output, too many scripts, unoptimised images and fonts, or slow hosting. I find the actual bottleneck on your templates and fix that.
If your page builder is the bottleneck, moving to Bricks may be the better fix. See Bricks Migrate.
What's included
I measure first, fix second, and measure again so you can see what changed.
Baseline measurement
Lab and field data for your key templates, so we know where you start.
Images & fonts
Modern formats, correct sizing, lazy loading and font loading done properly.
Scripts & CSS
Unused code removed or deferred, render-blocking resources dealt with.
Plugins & builder output
Heavy plugins replaced or trimmed, page builder bloat reduced.
Caching & hosting setup
Caching, CDN and server settings tuned, with advice if hosting is the limit.
Before/after report
PageSpeed and Core Web Vitals numbers for each template, before and after.
Proof, not promises
A real job with the numbers before and after, and what clients say about working with me. Client names are kept private, the reviews are public on Upwork.
Case study · Healthcare clinic
Clinic homepage made fast, same design
Before
The homepage scored 58 on mobile PageSpeed and 77 on desktop.
After
94 on mobile and 97 on desktop, with the design left exactly as it was.
“Jesus is incredibly clear and helpful. He takes the time to explain how WordPress works in detail, even though it was just a small change on the website.”
How the work runs
Agreed in writing before anything starts. Everything by email, no meetings needed.
Scope and price first
What I'll do, in what order, the fixed price and the date. All agreed in writing, by email, before anything starts.
What I need from you
Access to Search Console and analytics, plus a backup or staging copy of the site before I touch anything.
You approve changes
Nothing goes live without your OK. Every change is logged, so you can see exactly what was done.
When it's done
Handover notes, a short summary of what changed, and your logins handed back.
How much does WordPress speed optimization cost?
It's a fixed-price job. The price depends on how many templates need work and what's causing the slowness. Send me your URL and I'll tell you what I'd fix and what it costs within one working day.
What changes the price
- Number of templates
- Page builder and plugin setup
- WooCommerce or not
- Hosting access
Questions
Do Core Web Vitals affect SEO?
Yes, as part of Google's page experience signals. They're rarely the deciding factor on their own, but a slow site loses visitors before they read anything, which hurts both rankings and sales.
Will my design change?
No. The clinic site above went from 58 to 94 on mobile with the same design.
How do I improve Core Web Vitals on WordPress?
Start with the largest element above the fold (LCP), stop layout jumps from images and ads (CLS), and cut heavy JavaScript that delays clicks (INP). Most of the gains come from templates, not individual pages.
Is my hosting the problem?
Sometimes. I'll tell you honestly if your hosting is the limit, but most sites have plenty to fix before hosting matters.
Do you work with Elementor sites?
Yes. Elementor sites can get much faster with the right setup. If not, moving to Bricks is an option.
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Want to know how fast your site could be?
Send me your site and what's going on. You get one reply, from me, within one working day.