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Feature: W3Speedster provides two distinct mechanisms for serving static HTML cache files — via .htaccess or PHP Cache. These mechanisms enhance website speed by reducing server processing time and delivering pre-generated content directly to users. Why We Need It Improve Performance: Serving pre-rendered HTML bypasses dynamic PHP execution, significantly reducing Time to First Byte (TTFB) […]
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Exclude Background Images from Lazy Loading
Feature: The Exclude Background Images from Lazy Loading feature in W3Speedster ensures that background images defined via CSS or inline styles are loaded immediately, bypassing the plugin’s lazy loading mechanism. This is essential for preserving the visual continuity, branding, and first-impression impact of websites where background imagery plays a key design or functional role. Why […]
Clear Cache when Page or Post is Updated
Feature: Ensures cached content stays synchronized with updates to your website. Functionality: When a page, post, or custom post type is updated, published, or deleted, W3Speedster: Automatically removes the corresponding cached HTML file. Generates and stores a fresh cache version upon the next visit. Extended Cache Clearing: W3Speedster also clears associated cache files to maintain […]
What exactly does W3Speedster do?
W3Speedster is a WordPress performance optimization plugin with many features: CDN Integration Optimize images Lazy Loading WebP Support Minify CSS Minify JavaScript Defer parsing of JavaScript Serve scaled images Avoid CSS @import Exclusions Debug Site Google Fonts Optimization Delay JS How to find the best settings for your site? So, you’ve activated W3Speedster. And now […]
Calculate Image
Feature: W3Speedster includes a smart module that analyzes a specified folder path, automatically detecting images that can benefit from optimization. This ensures that only eligible and relevant images are processed—saving time, preserving quality, and enhancing application performance across all PHP-based platforms. Why We Need It Avoid Unnecessary Processing: Prevents re-optimization of already optimized or unsupported […]
Upload Directory Path for Images
Feature: W3Speedster provides a dedicated tool to optimize all images within a specified server directory. This feature is especially useful for non-CMS-based PHP frameworks or custom-built platforms where media management is handled manually or through backend file systems. Why We Need It Performance Improvement: Unoptimized images can drastically slow down page load times, especially on […]
Uninstalling W3Speedster
Identify the Extension First, confirm that the W3Speedster extension is installed by checking the Magento extension list: php bin/magento module:status Look for an entry like W3Speedster_W3Speedster (or similar). This confirms the extension is installed and enabled. Disable the Extension To prepare for uninstallation, disable the extension: php bin/magento module:disable W3Speedster_W3Speedster Replace W3Speedster_W3Speedster with the actual […]
Installation W3Speedster
Unzip the Magento extension archive on your local system. Open FileZilla Software (or any FTP client) to connect to your Magento server. Upload the entire extension folder to the following directory: /root/app/code (Ensure that the vendor/module folder structure is preserved correctly.) After successful upload, access your server terminal or SSH. Navigate to your Magento root […]
Exclude pages from HTML caching
Feature: The “Exclude Pages from HTML Caching” feature in W3Speedster empowers developers to bypass static HTML caching for specific URLs. This ensures that selected pages are always delivered dynamically from the server, rather than from a cached version. This is critical for pages that involve personalized content, real-time data, or session-dependent logic. Why We Need […]
Create Critical CSS via cron
Feature: Create Critical CSS via Cron is a feature in W3Speedster that automates the generation of Critical CSS for website pages through scheduled background tasks (cron jobs). Rather than producing Critical CSS on-demand during page requests—which can affect performance—this method precomputes essential styles in the background. This approach improves overall site responsiveness and provides a […]
