WordPress hosting knowledge base
Knowledge is power.
Welcome to the SpeedCounts WordPress hosting knowledge base. 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.
-
SpeedCounts Knowledge
Case Study — How Switching Hosting Transformed One Website’s Speed and Rankings
Read the article: Case Study — How Switching Hosting Transformed One Website’s Speed and RankingsWhen 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…
-
What Google’s Core Web Vitals Really Mean — And How Hosting Affects Them
Read: What Google’s Core Web Vitals Really Mean — And How Hosting Affects ThemIf 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…
-
Why WordPress-Specific Hosting Outperforms Generic Web Hosting
Read: Why WordPress-Specific Hosting Outperforms Generic Web HostingAt first glance, most hosting providers look the same. They offer similar dashboards, the same basic uptime claims, and all let you…
-
The Hidden Costs of DIY Hosting and Server Management
Read: The Hidden Costs of DIY Hosting and Server ManagementAt first, managing your own web server might feel like the ultimate power move. You’re in control. You can tweak every setting.…
-
How to Seamlessly Migrate to Better Hosting (Without Downtime)
Read: 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…
-
Website Security, Handled for You — Automatically
Read: Website Security, Handled for You — AutomaticallyAt SpeedCounts, we understand that website security is not optional — it’s essential. In today’s digital landscape, cyberattacks happen constantly, and WordPress…
-
Using a Heavy WordPress Theme? Here’s Why Hosting Makes All the Difference
Read: Using a Heavy WordPress Theme? Here’s Why Hosting Makes All the DifferenceDivi. Avada. Elementor. Flatsome. These are some of the most powerful and popular WordPress themes on the market. They offer unmatched flexibility,…
-
You’re Spending on SEO and Google Ads—But Is Your Hosting Holding You Back?
Read: 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…
-
What to Do When Your Website Is Hacked (And How to Prevent It)
Read: 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…
-
Cheap Hosting vs Managed Hosting: What’s the Difference?
Read: 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.…
-
Your Website Has Outgrown Shared Hosting—Here’s What That Means
Read: Your Website Has Outgrown Shared Hosting—Here’s What That MeansShared hosting is often the starting point for new websites — and for good reason. It’s low-cost, easy to set up, and…
-
Is Your Website Actually Safe? 7 Security Features Your Host Should Include
Read: Is Your Website Actually Safe? 7 Security Features Your Host Should IncludeWebsite security isn’t just something enterprise businesses or online stores should worry about. If your site collects email addresses, has a login…
-
How Important Is Your Website to Your Business?
Read: 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…
-
Before You Sign up for Hosting, Ask These 7 Questions
Read: Before You Sign up for Hosting, Ask These 7 QuestionsChoosing the right hosting provider is one of the most important decisions you’ll make for your website. Whether you’re launching an online…
-
5 Hosting Myths That Are Hurting Your Business
Read: 5 Hosting Myths That Are Hurting Your BusinessWhen it comes to choosing a web host, most people default to the cheapest plan or the most well-known name. It seems…
-
The Real Cost of Downtime: What One Hour Offline Could Cost You
Read: The Real Cost of Downtime: What One Hour Offline Could Cost YouA slow website can frustrate your users. But a down website? That’s far worse — it brings everything to a standstill. No…
-
The Hidden Bottlenecks Killing Your Website’s Speed
Read: The Hidden Bottlenecks Killing Your Website’s SpeedYou’ve done everything right on the front end — compressed images, minified your code, reduced plugins, and installed caching tools. But your…
-
How to Tell If Your Hosting Is Slowing Down Your Site (And What to Do About It)
Read: 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…
-
Why Your SEO Strategy Will Fail Without Fast Hosting
Read: Why Your SEO Strategy Will Fail Without Fast HostingYou’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.…
-
The Truth About Cheap Hosting: Why Saving Now Could Cost You Later
Read: The Truth About Cheap Hosting: Why Saving Now Could Cost You LaterIf you’ve ever searched for “cheap web hosting,” you’re not alone. It’s tempting — the idea of paying just a few dollars…
Move to SpeedCounts
Ready for hosting that keeps up?
Free migrations on every plan, month-to-month billing and a 30-day money-back guarantee. We move your site — you see the difference.
Already hosting with us? Log in to your dashboard