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Identifying and debugging performance issues

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Identifying and debugging performance issues

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- [Presenter] Poor performance can lead to slow load times, high server resource usage, and a poor user experience. In this video, we'll explore common performance bottlenecks, how to analyze slow loading websites, and debugging tools for identifying issues. Let's get started. Slow websites can lead to lower search engine rankings due to poor SEO, higher bounce rates as users abandon slow loading pages, increased hosting costs from excessive server load, and poor user experience that affects engagement and conversions. Improving performance is essential for a successful WordPress site. Some common causes of poor performance include: Slow database queries from unoptimized queries and missing indexes. Heavy plugins and themes. Excessive or outdated plugins slow execution. Unoptimized images and media. Large file sizes increase load times. Render blocking, JavaScript, and CSS will delay initial page rendering. And poor caching strategies. Not leveraging browser or server-side caching…

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