If your WordPress site feels slow, it is not just annoying, it is costing leads. At Visions Digital - Tampa Bay, FL, we see the same bottlenecks over and over. This checklist focuses on the fixes that move Core Web Vitals fast.
The 12 fixes that matter most
- Compress hero images to WebP and limit width to 1600px.
- Preload the primary hero image and key fonts.
- Remove unused plugins and replace bulky ones.
- Enable server-side caching and page caching.
- Minify CSS and JS and defer non-critical scripts.
- Host fonts locally or use one font family.
- Reduce third-party tags and chat widgets.
- Set explicit image width and height to avoid layout shifts.
- Use a CDN for images and static assets.
- Limit homepage sections to what converts.
- Optimize database autoload size.
- Review Core Web Vitals after every change.
Fast wins you can do today
Start with the top three. If you only do image compression, caching, and removing unused plugins, you will likely see immediate improvements in LCP and INP.
Tampa Bay note
Local competition is strong. Speed is an easy differentiator and improves Google rankings for Tampa Bay searches.
If you want a full audit, we can run Lighthouse, real-user tests, and give you a clear plan. Visions Digital - Tampa Bay, FL is here to help.