Wordpress Optimization

If you have high traffic to your blog then you must optimize WordPress and your server to run as efficiently as possible.  This is very important and I have provided a step by step guide on how to do that. Follow and Implement. Let me know how this worked out for you.

SEO

Part 1- SEO

1. Permalinks are important so make sure you set good ones which are visually attractive.

2. Change settings with Robots- Nofollow/noindex  wp-admin, login pages, inappropriate categories etc

3. Write better titles. Make use of All in 1 Seo Pack or Platinum Seo Pack Plugins

4. Do not generate meta descriptions automatically. Write them yourself or just leave it blank

5. Create proper pagination- WP-pagenavi might help

6. Disable comments on Pages (About, Advertise, Contact etc)

7. Check out my wordpress optimization guide. Follow and implement every step you find in there.

Speed

Part 2- Speed

1. Install WP Super Cache

2. Move .htaccess directives to your server config ( only if you have the option). Disable .htaccess parsing

3. Combine CSS files into 1 big CSS file

4. Make sure that Java script is loaded in the footer

5. Use CSS Sprites

6. Add a php opcode cache

7. Replace the crappy plugins with the better ones available online

8. Switch to a better hosting. Check out the reviews at King of Hosting- Yes, this is one of my site and you are most welcome to add your reviews.

Maintenance

Part3- Maintenance

1. Use WP-dbmanager to backup your files frequently

2. Optimize and backup your database everyday if possible

3. Check your queries with the debug wordpress plugin

4. Use anti-spam plugin to kill spam in your blog comments

5. Remove any irrelevant and useless widgets

6. Track your uptime. You can use several tools to do that.

7. Check for 404 errors and fix it using redirection.  404 notifier can be helpful

8. Remove unnecessary meta tags, info or details.

Social

Part 4- Social

1. Use good social plugins that will allow your readers to submit the posts they like. Good ones would be sociable, sexy bookmarks, Digg Digg etc

2. WP greet box is awesome. Use one on your blog and greet your visitors

3. Allow visitors to subscribe to your comments with a link or plugin

4. Enable discus or gravatar to allow the readers display their avatars.

5. Add a ReTweet Button to your post

Analytics

Part 5- Tracking/Analytics

1. Google analytics is the best so far. You can use a plugin or insert the code in the footer section

2. Signup with feedburner to track your RSS

3. Use a twitter analytic to track traffic from twitter

4. Use Blog metric plugin and improve yourself everyday

I hope you found this useful. If you think I have missed any which are worth mentioning then feel free to add them in your comments.Check Out Related Posts:

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Top WordPress Optimization Tips is a post from: MasterMind Blogger

Wordpress is the GOD of blogging Platforms!

There are many blogging platforms available online today. But, the most popular and powerful one I believe is the WordPress. This is also the easiest and user friendly blogging platform to work with. Even if you are new to blogosphere, wordpress will definitely leave you admiring it in no time you start using it.

To gain the maximum benefit of using the wordpress, you need to be well aware of the functions like plugins, widgets and themes. They allow you to get the best out of your blog. You can change the way your blog functions and appear to the readers by using these add-ons which also allows your blog to reach to wider audience.

Today, I will explain the functionalities and the tips to build a better blog from scratch using wordpress.  But first, you need to know the three important parts of wordpress which make this blogging platform GOD!!

Theme

Thesis Theme

The theme you choose can make or break your blog. One of the most important tasks in building a better blog is choosing the right theme. Most bloggers are aware about this fact and spend most of their time choosing a theme that best suits the needs of the content and the niche. The theme you use gives an idea to the readers about the niche of your blog even though you might not have content in it at first. Choose a theme that speaks of the blog topic and make sure the color combinations used are not hard on the eyes because the main purpose of blogging is to attract visitors and turn them into loyal readers. If they don’t like your style or theme, they will not love you!

Plugins

WP Plugs

The invention of plugins have changed the way a blog appears in terms of its strengths. There are many powerful plugins built by the vast number of supporters, coders and fans of wordpress. It is no exaggeration that there is more number of wordpress plugins built than those of any other blogging platform. Plugins work in many ways; some work on the background of the platform. Some of them help in search engine optimization, to collect the statistical data of the blog, to optimize the ads displayed, posts, comments and even to enrich the appearance of the blog. All the plugins are not suitable for every blog. So before choosing a plugin for your blog, find out if it supports the version of wordpress you are using. You also need to make sure that it serves the purpose. It will be awkward if you install a recipe plugin in a tech niche blog. Most plugins are free to use and are very easy to install.

Widgets

Adding Widgets to your Sidebar

Widgets are the extra elements that are located in the side bar of any blog. These include adding links to pages, posts, recent posts, calendar, text note and even posts and comments subscription options. You can even add external html or JavaScript code snippets in the sidebar with the help of these widgets. You can even delete any widget with the click of a mouse anytime you like. It is that simple! You can always experiment on adding new widgets to your blog. Widgets usually come with a drag-drop feature that makes it easy for you to place any widget you like at any place in the sidebar.

I hope this post was useful, if you have any questions then feel free to ask. In my next post, I will write a simple step by step guide on setting up your wordpress and writing your first post.Check Out Related Posts:

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The WordPress Blogging Platform has Unbelievable Power is a post from: MasterMind Blogger