1. Download the Updated Module Visit your account on the W3Speedster official website. Download the latest version of the W3Speedster module ZIP from your account dashboard. 2. Access Module Manager Log in to your PrestaShop Admin Panel. Navigate to: Modules > Module Manager 3. Upload the New Version In the Module Manager, click “Upload a […]
Archives: W3Speedster Docs
Documentation for W3Speedster
JPG/PNG Image Quality
Feature: The “JPG/PNG Image Quality” setting in W3Speedster allows you to fine-tune the balance between image visual clarity and file size. By default, the plugin maintains a high-quality threshold of 90%, ensuring that your site’s images remain sharp and visually appealing while still achieving meaningful reductions in file size. Why We Need It Performance vs. […]
Updating W3Speedster
Updating W3Speedster manually in a CorePHP environment is essential to ensure access to the latest performance features, bug fixes, and compatibility improvements. The process involves replacing the existing w3speedster folder with the latest version downloaded from your account dashboard. 1. Renew License (If Expired) If your W3Speedster license has expired, visit the official website and […]
Serve HTML Cache File by
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) […]
HTML Cache
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Turn On Optimization
Feature: Master Control for Performance Enhancements The “Turn On Optimization” setting in W3Speedster serves as the central control for all available optimization features within the plugin. When enabled, it activates a comprehensive set of performance improvements, including CSS and JavaScript minification and combination, image optimization, Gzip compression, preload caching, lazy loading of images, device-specific caching […]
Updating W3Speedster
There are two methods to update the W3Speedster plugin: Automatic Update and Manual Update. Note: If your license has expired, you will not receive updates. Visit your W3Speedster Account Page to renew your license. Automatic Update (Recommended) To update W3Speedster through the WordPress Dashboard: Go to Plugins > Installed Plugins or directly visit: “https://yourdomain.com/wp-admin/plugins.php” Locate […]
Load Javascript Inline Script as URL
Feature: This feature in W3Speedster externalizes large or critical inline JavaScript code blocks by converting them into standalone files. These files are then referenced using standard <script src=”…”> tags. The goal is to reduce HTML size, improve browser caching, enable async or deferred loading, and comply with security practices like Content Security Policy (CSP). Why […]
Updating W3Speedster
1. Open the Joomla Administrator Panel Navigate to: https://yourdomain.com/administrator Enter your admin username and password to access the Joomla Control Panel. 2. Navigate to the Extensions Manager From the side navigation menu, go to: System > Update > Extensions 3. Check for Available Updates Click on the “Check for Updates” button. Joomla will scan all […]
Optimize pages with Query parameters
Feature: The “Optimize Pages with Query Parameters” feature in W3Speedster enables the plugin to apply full optimizations (such as minification, compression, etc.) to URLs that include query strings (parameters), enhancing the performance of dynamic pages. Why It’s Needed: Many PHP applications, whether custom-built or based on frameworks like Laravel, Symfony, or CodeIgniter, deliver dynamic content […]
