Feature: On Nginx servers, Apache .htaccess rules cannot serve HTML cache by themselves. When W3Speedster detects Nginx, it provides a ready-made nginx.conf snippet so cached HTML can be served from the site root. How to Access Open W3Speedster Dashboard → HTML Cache and enable HTML Caching. If Nginx is detected, the tab shows a notice […]
Doc Category: Drupal
Status Filters & Table
Feature: When Optimize with AI is enabled, the URL table shows Desktop and Mobile status, the last update time, and actions for each page. Filters and pagination are stored in the page URL, so a refresh keeps the same view. Functionality: Rows Per Page — show 10, 20, 50, or 100 rows at a time. […]
Bulk Actions
Feature: Bulk Actions let you update several Optimize with AI URLs at once. Select rows with the checkboxes (or Check all), choose an action, then click Apply. Available actions Re-optimize — clears local HTML cache and critical CSS files for the selected URLs, sets them to Queued, and starts crawling them now (limited by Pages […]
Ignore query parameters
Feature: Ignore query parameters tells HTML cache to look up pages without the query string. For example, /product/?srsltid=abc and /?utm_source=google can use the same cache files as /product/ and /. Functionality: Applies to HTML cache delivery through .htaccess, PHP/advanced-cache, and Nginx (nginx.conf). Overrides Enable caching page with GET parameters while it is on. W3Speedster will […]
Pages Per Minute
Feature: Pages per Minute sets how many queued pages Optimize with AI may start crawling in one minute. In the admin UI the field is labeled Pages per Minutes. The maximum value is 20. Use a lower value on smaller servers and a higher value on stronger hosts. Why We Need It Large sites need […]
Enable AI Optimization
Feature: Optimize with AI automates the main performance tasks for your site. It crawls your pages, then generates critical CSS, optimizes images, and builds HTML cache so you do not have to manage each step manually. Why We Need It Critical CSS, image optimization, and cache creation take time when done by hand and are […]
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What exactly does W3Speedster do?
W3Speedster is a comprehensive performance optimization solution for PrestaShop websites, designed to enhance site speed, server responsiveness, and user experience. It merges automated optimization tools with granular manual controls, making it highly adaptable to a wide variety of PrestaShop modules, themes, content types, and hosting infrastructures. Key Features of W3Speedster CDN Integration Easily integrate any […]
Getting Started with W3Speedster
Post-Integration: Initial Performance Testing After integrating W3Speedster into your Drupal site, it’s recommended to conduct a baseline performance test to assess the immediate optimization impact. Step 1: Run a Default Settings Test Complete the W3Speedster integration into your Drupal installation. Measure your site’s performance metrics before enabling any optimization (e.g., using Lighthouse, GTmetrix, or the […]
Exclude path from cdn
Feature: While integrating a Content Delivery Network (CDN) significantly enhances performance by offloading static resources, not all paths in a Drupal, especially be served via CDN. Certain directories and dynamic endpoints must always be served from the origin server to maintain functional integrity and prevent unexpected issues. W3Speedster addresses this requirement with a flexible Path […]
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