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WP Engine’s Advanced Network
Learn about WP Engine’s new advanced network and how to convert to it in order to take advantage of Cloudflare performance features.
WordPress and Admin AJAX
Admin AJAX is a very flexible tool that can create a more seamless user experience in WordPress. Learn when to use and how to troubleshoot high Admin AJAX.
.htaccess Deprecation
With the upgrade to PHP 7.4, WP Engine has decided to deprecate the .htaccess file. See which alternatives we recommend to replace old htaccess directives.
ElasticSearch Powered by ElasticPress.io
Offloading your site’s search functionality can help improve performance. Learn how to connect ElasticPress with ElasticPress.io.
PHP Version and Upgrade Guide
Upgrading PHP improves performance and security of your WordPress website. Learn about manual and automatic PHP upgrades on WP Engine.
WebP for Image Optimization
Large images can slow down your site. Learn how implementing WebP compression can make your website on WordPress faster.
Disable WooCommerce Cart Fragments
Learn what WooCommerce cart fragments are, what issues they may cause, and ways to resolve performance concerns.
504 Gateway Timeout Error
Discover what 504 errors are, why they happen, and what steps you can take to resolve them.
WordPress Database Optimization
Learn the best practices for optimizing a WordPress database. Cleaning up your database removes unwanted data and speeds up your WordPress website.
Troubleshoot High Time to First Byte (TTFB)
Learn about the prime causes of high Time to First Byte (TTFB) and our recommendations on optimizations to improve your site’s TTFB.
Object Cache in WordPress
Learn about WP Engine’s optional Object Caching layer, what it does, and how it’s beneficial to your site’s performance.
Content Delivery Network (CDN)
Learn what a CDN is and how to enable it for your WordPress website. We’ll also cover FAQs, such as custom CDN URLs and securing the CDN zone with SSL.
