Porto not SEO Friendly – SLOW SPEED THEME

[gemstonebank]

I’ve noticed that my website, which uses the Porto theme, is experiencing slow loading times and isn’t meeting standard speed benchmarks. I’m wondering if Porto itself is inherently less SEO-friendly due to performance issues, or if there might be other factors I need to address on my end.

Here is my Store URL; -Please help me to speed up my website.

GemstoneBank.com: Natural Gemstones, Rings, Pendants, Beads

[Aizaz Awan]

Hello, @desiweb

Thank you for reaching out!

Website speed is influenced by various factors, not just the theme. Key elements include content optimization, image compression, minimizing third-party plugins and scripts, server performance, and more.

I ran a speed test for your site on GTMetrix, and here’s the result: [GTMetrix Report] ( https://gtmetrix.com/reports/gemstonebank.com/8KQMDYUe/ ). The current score is 72%, which is decent but could be improved further.

Please review the issues and suggestions provided by GTMetrix and address them accordingly. For a better understanding, check this screenshot: [Screenshot Link] ( https://postimg.cc/KKwdP81s ), which highlights the points reported by GTMetrix.

You can also use third-party plugins like WP Rocket or WP Super Cache to enhance performance. Additionally, take advantage of the default speed optimization options provided by the Porto theme: [Porto Speed Optimization Guide] ( https://www.portotheme.com/wordpress/porto/documentation/?s=speed ).

We hope this helps!

Best Regards,
PThemes Team.

[gemstonebank]

@Aizaz
Thank you for your reply.
There is nothing which is not tried. I am IT professional since 2001, I know all the basics.
I have tried to optimize with every possible way.

Wordpress internal health shows the following error;
1 critical issue
Autoloaded options are configuration settings for plugins and themes that are automatically loaded with every page load in WordPress. Having too many autoloaded options can slow down your site. Your site has 1102 autoloaded options (size: 1 MB) in the options table, which could cause your site to be slow. You can review the options being autoloaded in your database and remove any options that are no longer needed by your site.

I am using the following plugins;
Multi currency
Elementor Pro
Google for woocomerce
Site Kit by Google
Stripe Gateway
Yoast SEO plugin

Can you please analyze my site closely and suggest me how to speed it up?
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There is another issue. On the main page the menu is overlapping over header.
Can you tell me how to resolve?

[gemstonebank]

Any Porto expert out there?

[Aizaz Awan]

Hello, @desiweb

It’s great that you’re already familiar with IT and have experience optimizing WordPress sites. Based on the critical issue you’re facing regarding autoloaded options, let’s break down the situation and explore possible solutions to speed up your site.

Key Points from the Issue:

Autoloaded Options: WordPress plugins and themes can store configuration settings in the database that are automatically loaded on every page request. This can slow down the site if there are too many autoloaded options.

Over 1100 Autoloaded Options: The presence of 1102 autoloaded options (and a 1 MB size) indicates that some plugins might be using excessive autoloaded options, which can affect performance.

Steps to Address the Performance Issue

1. Identify Autoloaded Options:

You can identify which autoloaded options are causing the issue by querying the WordPress database.

Use this SQL query to list all autoloaded options:

SELECT option_name, LENGTH(option_value) AS option_size
FROM wp_options
WHERE autoload = 'yes'
ORDER BY option_size DESC;

This query will give you an idea of the largest autoloaded options and allow you to pinpoint which plugin or theme might be contributing the most. You can also use plugins like Query Monitor to view database queries in real time.

2. Clean Up Autoloaded Options:

Remove Unnecessary Options: If certain autoloaded options are no longer required, you can manually delete them or disable the autoload feature for certain options. Be careful when doing this, as some options might be crucial for the functioning of plugins or themes.

Use the following SQL query to disable autoloading for specific options (after you’ve identified unnecessary ones):

UPDATE wp_options
SET autoload = 'no'
WHERE option_name = 'your_option_name';

Be sure to back up your database before making changes directly to the database.

3. Optimize WordPress Database:

You can use a database optimization plugin like WP-Optimize or Advanced Database Cleaner to remove unused options, orphaned metadata, and other unnecessary entries that could be affecting performance.

Run the optimization periodically to ensure that your database remains lean.

4. Disable/Limit Unused Features:

Review your plugins and see if any features are unnecessary. Disable or remove any unused features that could be consuming resources.

For example, Site Kit by Google and Google for WooCommerce may offer features you don’t need, like automatic data synchronization or overly frequent checks.

Final Thoughts:

You’ve already tried many optimization strategies, but the issue with autoloaded options remains a critical area for performance improvement. By auditing your database, cleaning up unnecessary autoloaded options, and optimizing the plugins, you should see a significant performance boost.

Also, consider leveraging server-side optimization, such as Content Delivery Networks (CDNs) for faster static file delivery and PHP 8.x (if you’re not already using it) for improved performance.

Alternatively, you can request our Customization team for site optimization via paid customization services by filling out the form here: https://www.portotheme.com/customization/

Best Regards,
PThemes Team.

• This reply was modified 8 months, 3 weeks ago by Aizaz Awan.

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