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How to Optimize WordPress on a 1 GB RAM Server
A practical, measure-first guide to running WordPress reliably on 1 GB of RAM with Nginx, PHP-FPM, MariaDB, OPcache and caching.
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How to Block .env and Scanner Probes on Nginx (With Real Log Numbers)
How to block .env and .git scanner probes on Nginx, with real log numbers, a correct check for leaks, and what Cloudflare changes in your logs.
WordPress
Why Is My WordPress Website Slow? (And How to Fix It Step-by-Step)
A step-by-step diagnostic guide and quick-win checklist to fix a slow WordPress site—covering .htaccess Gzip code, WebP image conversion, purging transients, and server tuning.
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How to Set Up an Nginx FastCGI Cache for WordPress on a Small Server
How to add a FastCGI page cache to a small WordPress blog on Nginx, with bypass rules, an X-Cache header, real timings and a safe rollback.
Servers
How to Diagnose Memory Pressure on Linux
How to tell real memory pressure from normal Linux caching, with real free, vmstat and PSI output from a 1 GB production server.
Servers
How to Optimize MySQL and MariaDB on a Low-RAM WordPress Server
A measure-first guide to tuning MySQL or MariaDB on a small WordPress server without risking your data or your uptime.
Servers
How to Optimize PHP-FPM Workers for Limited RAM
A practical guide to sizing PHP-FPM workers on a low-RAM server, using real PSS measurements from a 1 GB production server.