Overview
A slow WordPress website can be caused by heavy plugins, poor caching, large images, or insufficient resources. Follow the steps below to optimize performance on VexoWeb Hosting.
1. Enable LiteSpeed Cache
- Install the LiteSpeed Cache plugin
- Go to LiteSpeed Cache → Cache
- Enable all caching options
- Enable QUIC.cloud CDN (optional but recommended)
2. Update PHP version
Use the latest stable version for best performance:
- DirectAdmin → Select PHP Version
- Choose PHP 8.2 or higher
3. Optimize large images
Compress your images to speed up loading time:
- Use WebP format
- Use plugins like ShortPixel or Imagify
4. Remove heavy or unused plugins
- Disable security plugins that duplicate server features
- Avoid page builders on low-resource websites
- Disable WooCommerce addons you don’t use
5. Optimize database
- Use LiteSpeed Cache → Database optimization
- Remove spam comments
- Delete old revisions
6. Check resource limits
DirectAdmin → Resource Usage will show:
- CPU overuse
- Memory faults
- I/O limits
7. Enable server-level caching
If your site is static (no WooCommerce):
- Enable LSCache
- Avoid other cache plugins (conflicts!)
8. Check external scripts
- Google Fonts
- Tracking scripts
- Facebook Pixel
- Chat widgets
These add delays. Remove unnecessary ones.
