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Comparing Network Options
Learn about the different WP Engine networks and their features, including; basic, basic with CDN, advanced network, and Global Edge Security.
Google PageSpeed Insights for WordPress
Learn what Google PageSpeed Insights is and how to use it with WordPress. We’ll also cover recommendations to improve your Performance Score.
ElasticSearch Powered by ElasticPress.io
Offloading your site’s search functionality can help improve performance. Learn how to connect ElasticPress with ElasticPress.io.
PHP Version and Upgrade Guide
Upgrading PHP improves performance and security of your WordPress website. Learn about manual and automatic PHP upgrades on WP Engine.
Disable WooCommerce Cart Fragments
Learn what WooCommerce cart fragments are, what issues they may cause, and ways to resolve performance concerns.
WordPress Database Optimization
Learn the best practices for optimizing a WordPress database. Cleaning up your database removes unwanted data and speeds up your WordPress website.
Troubleshoot High Time to First Byte (TTFB)
Learn about the prime causes of high Time to First Byte (TTFB) and our recommendations on optimizations to improve your site’s TTFB.
Page Performance Tool
This article details our Page Performance tool inside your WP Engine User Portal, which can help you to discover and fix potential problems with speed.
7 Steps for Front End Optimization (Video)
In this 45 minute video, we share 7 steps that will allow you to be better prepared to handle peak capacity by optimizing the front end of your WordPress site.
Improve Page Cacheability to Optimize Speed
Learn how page cache works to improve your site speed, what a cacheability score is, and how to improve cacheability on your WP Engine website.