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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.
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NitroPack Documentation
NitroPack is an optimization tool to speed up a WordPress site. Learn how to configure it and how to troubleshoot potential issues.
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Geographically Customized Content with GeoTarget
GeoTarget can present content to different users based on geographic location. Learn how to setup and use GeoTarget shortcodes and PHP variables.
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WP Engine Hosting API
The WP Engine API allows you to interact with our platform programmatically. Learn how to enable the WP Engine API and generate credentials.
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Host a Site on a Subdirectory, like “/blog”
We advise not to install a WordPress installation into a sub-directory like domain.com/blog. This article explains why and recommendations for alternatives.
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Local and WP Engine Connect
Local allows for streamlined WordPress development on your local computer. Learn how to use WP Engine Connect to easily push/pull directly from WP Engine.
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Google PageSpeed Insights for WordPress
Learn what Google PageSpeed Insights is and how to use it with WordPress. We'll also cover recommendations to improve your Performance Score.
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Development Best Practices (No Version Control)
Learn about best practices when deploying a site to WP Engine. In this article we'll discuss how to deploy when NOT leveraging Git version control.
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