Knowledge is Power
SpeedCounts started with a simple goal: help websites perform better.
Not just by shaving milliseconds off page speed — but by removing the slow, clunky, and risky parts of WordPress hosting that get in the way of real business results.
Case Study — How Switching Hosting Transformed One Website’s Speed and Rankings
When a Cape Town-based creative agency came to SpeedCounts.io, their biggest frustration wasn’t their design, content, or marketing — it was their website’s speed. Despite their site being beautifully built with Elementor and optimized on the front-end, it still...
What Google’s Core Web Vitals Really Mean — And How Hosting Affects Them
If you've been paying attention to SEO trends over the past few years, you've probably heard about Google’s Core Web Vitals. They’re not just technical metrics for developers — they’re now a vital part of how Google ranks your website in search results. But while many...
Why WordPress-Specific Hosting Outperforms Generic Web Hosting
At first glance, most hosting providers look the same. They offer similar dashboards, the same basic uptime claims, and all let you install WordPress with a single click. But behind the scenes, there's a world of difference between generic web hosting and hosting...
The Hidden Costs of DIY Hosting and Server Management
At first, managing your own web server might feel like the ultimate power move. You’re in control. You can tweak every setting. You can spin up your own VPS or cloud environment. And best of all? You’ll save money — or so it seems. But here’s the reality: DIY hosting...
How to Seamlessly Migrate to Better Hosting (Without Downtime)
Migrating your website to a new hosting provider can feel intimidating — especially if you’re worried about downtime, broken functionality, or losing data. But if your current host is slowing you down, failing to support your growth, or leaving your site vulnerable,...
Website Security, Handled for You — Automatically
At SpeedCounts, we understand that website security is not optional — it’s essential. In today’s digital landscape, cyberattacks happen constantly, and WordPress sites are often a prime target. That’s why we’ve made it our mission to provide security that’s not just...
Using a Heavy WordPress Theme? Here’s Why Hosting Makes All the Difference
Divi. Avada. Elementor. Flatsome. These are some of the most powerful and popular WordPress themes on the market. They offer unmatched flexibility, beautiful design elements, and intuitive page builders that allow you to create stunning websites without touching code....
You’re Spending on SEO and Google Ads—But Is Your Hosting Holding You Back?
You’ve invested time, money, and energy into SEO. You’re running paid campaigns on Google Ads. You’re tracking clicks, optimizing keywords, and driving traffic to your site. But the results aren’t quite there. Leads aren’t converting. Bounce rates are high. ROI is...
What to Do When Your Website Is Hacked (And How to Prevent It)
Discovering your website has been hacked is one of the most stressful situations a site owner can face. You might log in and see your homepage defaced, strange pop-ups appearing, or worse — your visitors reporting spam, malware warnings, or phishing attacks. Suddenly,...
Cheap Hosting vs Managed Hosting: What’s the Difference?
At first glance, all web hosting might seem the same. A R30/month deal looks tempting—especially when compared to a premium R300/month plan. But in reality, hosting is not just a commodity. The difference goes far beyond price. It affects your website’s performance,...
Your Website Has Outgrown Shared Hosting—Here’s What That Means
Shared hosting is often the starting point for new websites — and for good reason. It’s low-cost, easy to set up, and gets you online with minimal hassle. But as your site attracts more visitors, adds functionality, or becomes central to your business operations,...
Is Your Website Actually Safe? 7 Security Features Your Host Should Include
Website security isn’t just something enterprise businesses or online stores should worry about. If your site collects email addresses, has a login form, or even just runs a blog — it’s a potential target. Hackers don’t care how big or small your business is. And the...
How Important Is Your Website to Your Business?
Your website isn’t just an online placeholder or a digital brochure. It’s your storefront, your lead generator, your booking system, and your first impression. In today’s connected world, your website is often the first and sometimes only touchpoint customers have...
Can Your Hosting Handle a Traffic Spike or Viral Post?
You’ve just published a game-changing blog post, launched a campaign, or had your product featured by an influencer. Traffic surges. Momentum builds. But instead of celebrating, you’re staring at a screen that won’t load — or worse, your site has gone completely...
Before You Sign up for Hosting, Ask These 7 Questions
Choosing the right hosting provider is one of the most important decisions you’ll make for your website. Whether you’re launching an online store, running a blog, or managing client sites, your host is the foundation of everything else — performance, security, SEO,...
5 Hosting Myths That Are Hurting Your Business
When it comes to choosing a web host, most people default to the cheapest plan or the most well-known name. It seems like a simple decision — after all, hosting is just storage space for your website, right? Wrong. Outdated advice and common misconceptions lead many...
The Real Cost of Downtime: What One Hour Offline Could Cost You
A slow website can frustrate your users. But a down website? That’s far worse — it brings everything to a standstill. No traffic. No sales. No leads. Every minute your website is offline, you're losing credibility, damaging your brand, and watching revenue disappear....
The Hidden Bottlenecks Killing Your Website’s Speed
You’ve done everything right on the front end — compressed images, minified your code, reduced plugins, and installed caching tools. But your website still underperforms in speed tests. Load times remain sluggish. Pages feel heavy. Your Core Web Vitals aren’t where...
How to Tell If Your Hosting Is Slowing Down Your Site (And What to Do About It)
You’ve compressed your images, streamlined your plugins, and optimized your site for speed. Yet something still feels off — load times are inconsistent, your admin dashboard lags, and global users complain about delays. So what gives? Chances are, the problem isn’t...
Why Your SEO Strategy Will Fail Without Fast Hosting
You’ve done your SEO homework: keyword-rich content, strategic backlinks, optimized metadata, and mobile-friendly design. You’ve followed every tip, trick, and Google guideline. But your rankings still won’t budge — or worse, they’re slipping. The problem might not be...
The Truth About Cheap Hosting: Why Saving Now Could Cost You Later
If you’ve ever searched for “cheap web hosting,” you’re not alone. It’s tempting — the idea of paying just a few dollars a month to keep your website online sounds like a smart way to save money, especially if you’re a small business, freelancer, blogger, or startup....