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My WordPress site still feels stuck in the mud even after enabling a well-known caching plugin, compressing every image, and shipping minified CSS and JS. Page load times remain painfully slow, so visitors bounce before they engage. I need a deep technical sweep that pinpoints exactly where the bottlenecks sit—whether that’s an overloaded plugin stack, a bloated theme, or server-side misconfiguration—and then fixes them without breaking any current functionality. Deliverables • Full performance audit with clear before/after metrics (LCP, FCP, TTFB, and total page weight). • Action plan and implementation: plugin cleanup or replacement, theme optimizations, database and server-level tweaks, CDN or advanced caching configuration as required. • Final handover report showing sub-2-second load times on Google PageSpeed Insights and GTmetrix for both mobile and desktop.
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Hello, I can optimize your WordPress site by identifying and fixing the bottlenecks without breaking existing functionality. I’ve helped a client reduce their LCP from 3.2s to 0.8s by disabling unused plugins and optimizing their theme’s critical CSS. I’d approach this by auditing your site for heavy plugins, inefficient queries, or misconfigured caching, then implementing lightweight alternatives or server-side optimizations. Faster load times will reduce bounce rates and improve user engagement. I’ll provide a detailed report with before/after metrics and actionable steps for ongoing maintenance. After the project, I’ll leave you with a checklist for monitoring performance and a backup of your current setup. If this aligns with your goals, I’d be happy to review your site and propose a tailored plan. Thanks, Lazar.
$50 USD in 1 day
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105 freelancers are bidding on average $114 USD for this job

Hi, Can you share the current site? I’d like to review the PageSpeed/GTmetrix results and identify whether the main issue is coming from plugins, theme code, database, TTFB, or the hosting setup. We’ve been working in industry and web performance for 9 years, and I can handle the audit, implementation, testing, and before/after reporting without disrupting the existing functionality. I suggest a quick call to review the current performance and align on the audit, optimization scope, and target metrics. Warmly, Adeel
$140 USD in 7 days
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Hello, I am Dr. Rajesh Rolen, PhD in Computer Science & Engineering, with experience of over 20+ years in PHP, Web Development, JavaScript, CSS, Website Optimization, WordPress As a preferred freelancer in the top 1%, I have done 400+ projects here on freelancer.com, I have 4.9 ratings out of 5 on average, which showcases my quality of work and timely delivery. Key Highlights: - Free Hosting Support on the Cloud or any desired platform. - Free 3 months of post-delivery support to ensure that our client doesn’t face any challenges after the launch of the project. - Free Dedicated tester on projects to ensure quality delivery, so clients don’t need to act as a tester. - 10+ Years experience UI/UX team to ensure intuitive UI. Portfolio: https://www.freelancer.com/u/Microlent Please open the chat and send me a message, so we can have a more detailed discussion about the project to give you the project timeline and cost. Thank you for considering my services. I look forward to engaging in a productive conversation and understanding how I can be of assistance in bringing your project to life. Regards Rajesh Rolen
$140 USD in 10 days
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Hi, thanks for the detailed breakdown — this is exactly the kind of project I enjoy tackling. Even with caching and compression in place, slowdowns often hide in query bloat, render-blocking scripts, or server misconfigurations that surface audits miss. I'll dig deep to find and fix the real culprits. Here is my approach: Full audit covering LCP, FCP, TTFB, and page weight with clear before/after data. Plugin and theme review to cut unnecessary overhead without breaking anything. Database cleanup and server-level tuning for lasting gains. CDN and advanced caching configured properly end to end. Target: sub-2-second load on PageSpeed and GTmetrix for both mobile and desktop. A few questions to help me scope this accurately: 1. What hosting environment are you on — shared, VPS, or managed WordPress like Kinsta or WP Engine? 2. Are there any specific pages performing worst, such as your homepage or WooCommerce pages? 3. Do you have a staging environment, or should I work directly on a backed-up live site? Looking forward to getting your site running fast. Azeem Amin
$250 USD in 7 days
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With a keen eye on performance optimization and WordPress troubleshooting, I can swiftly identify and rectify the bottlenecks hindering your site's speed. My past work involves streamlining WordPress sites for enhanced performance, such as resolving plugin conflicts and implementing efficient caching strategies. To kick off, could you please share access to your WordPress dashboard for a preliminary assessment? Regards, Yogesh Kumar
$40 USD in 8 days
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Hi, I specialize in WordPress speed optimization and can help with your site's sluggish performance. I will conduct a comprehensive performance audit to identify bottlenecks, optimize plugins and themes, fine-tune server settings, and implement advanced caching solutions. Let's discuss further to improve your site's loading speed. Please start the chat to discuss in detail. Regards, Sai Bhaskar
$95 USD in 2 days
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Hi, I can perform a technical audit of your WordPress site to identify existing bottlenecks and fix them, including plugin cleanup, theme optimizations, and server-level adjustments. I have 7+ years of web development experience to apply toward these tasks. Could you please share your site URL and current hosting environment details? Regards, Ajhar
$140 USD in 7 days
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Hello, I will provide you WordPress Speed Optimization at a low cost. I have developed many websites. Please assign this work to me. I will give 100% satisfaction work.
$30 USD in 1 day
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Hi, I went through your project details and understand what you're looking to achieve. I'd be interested in working with you on this. Based on the requirements you've shared, I can handle the project from start to completion while keeping the work aligned with your expectations, timeline, and desired outcome. My approach is straightforward: first, I'll make sure the requirements and expected deliverables are clear. Then I'll complete the work in structured stages, share progress along the way, incorporate your feedback, and deliver the final work after everything has been reviewed. Before we begin, I have a couple of questions about your requirements that will help me understand the scope more accurately. Feel free to message me so we can discuss the details and determine the best way to move forward. Best regards, Anum
$250 USD in 1 day
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Hello, I'm Iosif, a solutions architect with a background in web performance engineering, WordPress infrastructure, and server-side optimization. Your site has hit a performance ceiling despite standard optimization steps, which points to deeper bottlenecks that surface-level fixes won't resolve. The goal is clear: sub-2-second load times across mobile and desktop without breaking existing functionality. Here's how I'd structure the engagement: Phase 1 — Discovery and scoping: • Baseline audit capturing LCP, FCP, TTFB, and total page weight • Identify root causes: plugin overhead, theme inefficiencies, database bloat, server gaps • Define the optimization roadmap with priority ranking Phase 2 — Build and iteration: • Systematic implementation, validating each change against baseline metrics • Progress checkpoint after the first optimization round to confirm direction Phase 3 — Handoff and sign-off: • Final validation against PageSpeed Insights and GTmetrix targets • Handover report with before/after metrics and maintenance recommendations Deliverables: • Performance audit with baseline measurements • Full optimization implementation • Sub-2-second load time verification on mobile and desktop • Handover report with ongoing maintenance guidance I've delivered similar infrastructure and performance projects for organizations including MPDL and the U.S. Department of Defense. Best regards, Iosif Peterfi
$250 USD in 7 days
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Hi, I can dig into the real bottlenecks on your WordPress site beyond basic caching and image compression. I’ll audit plugins, theme code, database, server settings, and caching/CDN layers, then apply fixes carefully so nothing breaks. You’ll get clear before/after metrics for LCP, FCP, TTFB, and page weight, plus an action report and final handover. My goal is to get your pages under 2 seconds on PageSpeed Insights and GTmetrix for mobile and desktop. Regards, Parvesh M.
$75 USD in 3 days
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Hi, I'm Denis, a full-stack developer specializing in WordPress performance diagnostics. I understand the frustration—surface-level optimizations like caching and image compression only work when underlying architecture is efficient. What you're describing is likely cumulative issues: redundant plugins, render-blocking resources, unoptimized database queries, or misconfigured server settings. I've worked on similar sites where removing three problematic plugins and restructuring the critical rendering path cut load times by over 50%. My approach starts with a detailed performance audit using real metrics—TTFB, LCP, FCP, and page weight across devices. I'll identify actual culprits: unnecessary plugin firing, database query stalls, unneeded theme assets, and server-level caching gaps. Then I'll implement fixes systematically, testing after each change. The key is focusing on high-impact fixes first. Often a single problematic plugin or misconfigured database index causes more slowdown than ten minor issues combined. One consideration: some plugins or customizations may be tightly coupled in non-obvious ways. I'll test thoroughly in staging before touching production. I can start immediately. Let's discuss the details. Thanks, Denis.
$30 USD in 2 days
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With a decade-long tenure in web development and WordPress optimization, I am well-versed in the intricacies of site speed and performance. Your project screams out for my expertise. Having handled over 100 sites with similar challenges, just as yours, I know where to probe to identify the exact origins of lag, unresponsiveness, or overall sluggishness you're currently experiencing. Not only will I equip your site with the right tools to speed it up, but I'll also deliver an actionable plan that includes migrating from any redundant plugins or theme elements and employing smart database and server tweaks tailored to your unique needs. Drawing from my expansive skill set which encompasses JavaScript, PHP, CSS optimization, and solid experience in working on WordPress sites similar to yours, my process involves understanding the root cause and crafting customized solutions, rather than implementing band-aid fixes. To further assure you of my commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, I guarantee page load times below 2 seconds on Google PageSpeed Insights and GTmetrix for both mobile and desktop. Plus, you can expect regular updates on the progress of the job and steadfast support even after project completion. So, let's roll up our sleeves together and get your website back on track - where it deserves to be! Reach out to me today!
$151 USD in 2 days
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Hello Sir, Would you like to see a demo of how I can optimize your site for lightning-fast load times before any commitment? I specialize in pinpointing and resolving performance bottlenecks, ensuring your WordPress site not only loads under 2 seconds but also maintains full functionality. Let's discuss how I can enhance your site's speed and user engagement with a tailored action plan and demo. Regards, Smith
$140 USD in 7 days
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Hello, I specialize in WordPress speed optimization and will conduct a comprehensive performance audit to identify and resolve the bottlenecks affecting your site's load times. My approach involves implementing targeted solutions tailored to improve site speed without compromising functionality. Please initiate the chat to discuss further details. Thanks
$40 USD in 1 day
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Hello, You've mentioned struggling with slow page load times on your WordPress site despite implementing various optimizations. I understand the importance of providing a seamless user experience and would love to help improve your site's speed and performance. With over 5 years of experience in web development, I recently worked on a similar project where I successfully optimized a client's WordPress site, resulting in a significant improvement in page load times and overall performance. For your project, my approach would be to conduct a thorough performance audit to identify and address any bottlenecks affecting your site's speed. I will then create a tailored action plan to optimize plugins, themes, and server configurations while ensuring all current functionalities remain intact. I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss your project further. Could we schedule a brief call to explore how I can assist you in achieving your website performance goals? Best regards, Sajida Saqira ✅ To get a better sense of my skills, please visit my portfolio: https://www.freelancer.com/u/SajidaSaqira/SS-Technologies
$80 USD in 1 day
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Hello, The key here is diagnosing the actual bottleneck before changing the caching stack, since slow WordPress sites can be caused by PHP execution, database queries, third-party requests, plugins, theme code, or server response time even when caching and minification are already enabled. I’d start with a controlled baseline using PageSpeed and GTmetrix, inspect backend/database performance and the request waterfall, then address the highest-impact issues without removing functionality blindly. CDN, caching, asset loading, database cleanup, plugin behavior, and server configuration can then be optimized based on the evidence. I’d also verify Core Web Vitals and functionality after each major change so improvements do not introduce regressions. Have a nice day
$150 USD in 4 days
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Hello There! I’m Md Toriqul Islam, and I’m excited to partner with you & I can dive into your project immediately. I have rich experience in WordPress performance optimization, Core Web Vitals, PHP, MySQL, caching, CDN configuration, database optimization, Lighthouse, PageSpeed Insights, and GTmetrix. I have some questions: 1. Which hosting/server provider and caching/CDN setup are you currently using? 2. Which WordPress theme and caching plugin are currently installed, and are there any plugins that must remain active? 3. Can you provide the current PageSpeed Insights or GTmetrix reports so I can review the main bottlenecks? I am skilled in WordPress, PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, CSS, Core Web Vitals, LCP, FCP, TTFB, database optimization, CDN, caching, Lighthouse, and GTmetrix. I understand you need a deep technical performance audit rather than basic image compression or minification. I’ll identify plugin, theme, database, server, caching, and frontend bottlenecks, implement improvements without breaking functionality, and provide clear before/after metrics with a final handover report. I’m ready to start immediately and can work toward the requested sub-2-second performance target across mobile and desktop. Looking forward to hearing from you. Best regards, Md Toriqul Islam
$100 USD in 3 days
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Hello, I'll optimize your Website properly & give you a Guaranteed 80+ score on Google Page Speed (Mobile+Desktop) with 2 2-second maximum loading time for permanent. You will get these things in my advanced speed optimization:- 1: Images will be optimized appropriately. 2: CSS & JS will be minified. 3: HTML will be minimized. 4: Remove unnecessary codes from your site without breaking the site. 5: Deferred JavaScript on larger-size elements. 6: The database will be Optimized I will do all optimization in one day.
$50 USD in 2 days
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With years of experience as a talented web developer with a specialization in WordPress, I’ve attained exceptional skills in GTmetrix, Web Development, Website Optimization and more- all key elements for your project. In fact, one of my satisfied clients even complimented our last project together with the words "nothing but praise and satisfaction". This makes me confident that through meticulous analysis and leveraging every possible means available such as plugin cleanup/replacement, theme optimization, CDN configuration and advanced caching tweaks, I can help deliver the sub-2-second loading speed your website desperately needs. Further differentiating me from other candidates is my proficiency in SEO. Not only do I aim to enhance your site's speed, but also its visibility by employing innovative SEO strategies which can go a long way in boosting traffic and performance. You would be hard-pressed to find another freelancer willing to go above and beyond in customising their approach for every unique client need like I can.
$60 USD in 1 day
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When caching and minification are already in place and the site still crawls, the bottleneck is almost always TTFB, either a slow host or a plugin firing uncached queries on every request. I'll run a waterfall and query profile with Query Monitor, identify the heaviest plugins and autoloaded options, then fix at the source before layering a CDN. 1) Which host and PHP version are you on? 2) Is WooCommerce or a membership plugin active? Message me and we can lock the plan down. Shayan
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