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Expert guides on WordPress performance, security, and hosting—from the engineers who build the G7Cloud platform.

Why WordPress Performance Shouldn't Depend on Plugins

Most WordPress sites rely on a stack of plugins for caching, image optimisation, and CDN delivery. Here's why that approach is fundamentally flawed—and what to do instead.

Tom Bradley·28 Mar 2025·7 min read

Performance9 min

The Complete Guide to Core Web Vitals for WordPress Sites

Google's Core Web Vitals directly impact your search rankings. Learn what LCP, FID, and CLS mean for your WordPress site and how to optimise them.

Tom Bradley · 15 Mar 2025

Security8 min

WordPress Security: Why Plugins Aren't Enough

Security plugins protect WordPress from the inside. But what if threats could be stopped before they ever reach your site? Here's why network-level security matters.

Laura Chen · 10 Mar 2025

Hosting6 min

Managed WordPress Hosting vs Shared Hosting: What's the Real Difference?

Shared hosting is cheap. Managed hosting costs more. But when you factor in performance, security, and time savings, the true cost tells a different story.

James Mitchell · 28 Feb 2025

Business5 min

How Slow Websites Kill Conversions (And What to Do About It)

Every second of load time costs you customers. Research shows that a 1-second delay reduces conversions by 7%. Here's how to fix it.

James Mitchell · 15 Feb 2025

WordPress6 min

The WordPress Backup Strategy That Actually Works

Most WordPress backup strategies have a fatal flaw: they've never been tested. Here's how to build a backup system you can actually rely on.

Laura Chen · 1 Feb 2025

Performance8 min

WooCommerce Speed Optimisation: The Complete Guide

WooCommerce sites face unique performance challenges. Dynamic cart pages, product queries, and checkout flows all need special attention.

Tom Bradley · 20 Jan 2025

Security7 min

DDoS Protection for WordPress: What You Need to Know

DDoS attacks are becoming more common and more sophisticated. Here's how they work, why WordPress is vulnerable, and how to protect your site.

Laura Chen · 10 Jan 2025