WordPress Website Performance Audit Services

Your website’s performance is crucial to determining your user experience and your ability to gain new customers through it.

We have years of experience in identifying and eliminating WordPress performance issues. Right from inspecting server-side parameters such as your MySQL Queries to checking your caching mechanisms, we inspect every element on your WordPress website, with our WordPress website performance audit.

Getting your website audited will unlock the opportunities for your website to always exceeds user expectations and consistently achieves your goals.

Benefits of Website Performance Audits

An inadequately maintained website can hurt your brand in multiple ways.

Plus, ensuring that your website is free of lags, and has a faster loading speed is equally important.

  1. Gain Insights into Site Performance
    Slow loading speeds, lags, 404 pages — these are just some of the many factors that are detrimental to your website performance. Conducting a performance audit will ensure that you gain insights into such errors and issues, and eliminate them periodically. With the help of these insights, you will also be able to leverage optimization opportunities to amplify your website performance.
  2. Improve Core Web Vitals Score
    Core Web Vitals reflect how your users perceive their experience on your website. A negative page performance can impact the browsing experience for your users. Yet, only  4% of websites pass all the Core Web Vitals tests. The Core Web Vitals — CLS, FID, and LCP should always achieve the recommended values so that visitors do not suffer from a slow-loading web page.
  3. Avert Security Issues
    It is important to identify and address any existing vulnerabilities in your website, and enforce a backup process with the help of a comprehensive audit. Specifically, you should be on the lookout for any sign of malware, SQL injections, and/or cross-site scripting. Doing so is important in delivering a secure browsing experience to visitors, and preventing any data breaches.
  4. Prevent Traffic Bleeding
    You’ve got a steady stream of organic traffic to your website but getting abandoned by your visitors midway, you are clearly getting something wrong. There could be multiple reasons for this sudden drop — algorithm updates, XML sitemap changes, excessive redirects, incorrect robot.txt files. With a website performance audit, you will be fully equipped to identify the root cause behind your bleeding traffic and effectively fix the problem.
  5. Identify Actionable Improvements
    When your business scales up, your website should be able to do the same. If you are looking at a website redesign or migration, you want to be clear with all there is to be changed. Consider the design elements, CMS performance, and scripting of your website and gauge what needs to be improved. Performance audits will help you give a better idea of these areas, so you can make impactful and actionable improvements.
  6. Ensure Adherence to Code and Accessibility Best Practices
    For your website to function properly, you need to ensure adherence to certain coding and accessibility standards. Your website should reflect the use of the best practices for WordPress coding such as reliability, readability, and flexibility. A detailed performance audit will look at all these aspects in addition to your file and directory structures, and template hierarchies to deduce how effectively your code is working for your website.
  7. Reduce Plugin Bloat
    Your plugins are the lifeblood of your WordPress website. They amplify the features and functionality of your website — be it creating contact forms or increasing site speed. But there is such a thing as too many plugins, and they can slow down your website. Performance audits can help you narrow down the plugins that are adding value to your website so that you can get rid of the rest, that cause bloating.
  8. Resolve Performance Issues
    If your website is slow, not very responsive or user-friendly, you probably need to take a good hard look at your website performance. Weak HTML tags, slow servers, or poor-quality code can take down your website performance. 25% of visitors abandon a website that takes more than 4 seconds to load. Audit your website performance so that such issues can be identified and resolved sooner than later.

Multidots’ Approach to Website Performance Audits

At Multidots, we take a clinical approach to performance audits. We have defined a process that works on analyzing your website, identifying problem areas, and then generating a comprehensive audit report.

Consult

Our specialists will get in touch with you to understand any specific website issues you may be facing. We will run a preliminary check on the front-end performance of your website and have a collaborative discussion about the persisting issues. We will also give you an overview of our website performance audit process and how we go about it.

Detailed Review

The first step in our review process is an automated one, wherein we use tools to run checks on your codebase against industry benchmarks.

Our next process is a manual code review process. Here, a technical consultant will review your website manually and scan through important areas such as effective implementation of frameworks, libraries, and consistency of coding practices.

In our manual review process, we will audit

  • Technical analysis
  • Top page performance
  • Theme & plugin
  • Adherence to Standards and Best Practices
  • Server and CDN
  • 25+ performance checkpoints
  • Accessibility

Report

We will run rigorous tests to check for the parameters mentioned above and generate a detailed report of our findings. This report will guide you with all the steps and decisions that you will need to make to improve your WordPress website performance.

Why Hire Multidots for Your WordPress Website Performance Audit?

Our seasoned specialists have a proven track record in the WordPress development space. We have helped enterprises and businesses identify the issues plaguing their websites and implement sustainable solutions. Our client-centric approach will ensure that you can boost your website performance — one audit at a time.

Comprehensive Performance Summary

Conducting website performance audits on your own can yield few results, and if you decide to outsource the process, you need reliable people working on it. You need a team that can offer expertise on the front-end, back-end, and hosting sides. Multidots’ WordPress website performance audit includes a detailed analysis of each webpage,  AJAX analysis, and triaged recommendations for pertinent issues. With a comprehensive performance summary on all these parameters, you can make improvements to ensure that your website always adheres to the best practices.

Experience and Expertise

We have a reputation for delivering products that are high on quality and scalable. With our performance audits, we strive to not just look at the code and security aspects of your website, but also its ability to scale when your website traffic goes up.

WordPress VIP Gold Agency Partner

As a WordPress VIP Gold Agency Partner, we ensure that your WordPress website always delivers top-notch performance. We identify opportunities for improvements and offer solutions that help you grow your revenue and convert more visitors.

Results Achieved for Clients

Testimonials from Happy Clients

Their technical expertise in areas such as web development, CMS systems, page performance, security, etc. have been the key to the success of our websites. They helped us grow from annual revenue of $100K to almost $15M.

After working with Multidots we saw our business grow 4x and we increased in efficiency by 30%.

Our sales skyrocketed and achieved significant improvement in page load speed, session, and visitors.

FAQs

  • Headless WordPress Development involves separating the front-end presentation layer from the WordPress backend, allowing developers to use any technology for the front end while managing content through WordPress.

  • Unlike traditional WordPress, where the front and back ends are coupled, headless WordPress separates them. This allows for more flexibility in the front-end technology stack and enhances content delivery across multiple platforms.

  • Headless WordPress offers enhanced flexibility, improved site performance, better security, and the ability to publish content across multiple platforms from a single backend, catering to modern digital experiences.

  • Yes, by decoupling the front end from the backend, headless WordPress can improve website loading times and overall performance, as it allows for more optimized and streamlined content delivery.

  • Yes, headless WordPress is generally more secure because the CMS is not directly exposed to the front end, reducing the attack surface for potential security threats.

  • In headless WordPress, API integration allows the backend to communicate with the front end and other services, enabling a seamless flow of data and content across different platforms and applications.

  • Headless WordPress is ideal for projects requiring high performance, flexible front-end designs, and content delivery across multiple channels, such as dynamic websites, apps, and IoT devices.

  • By using APIs, headless WordPress enables content to be managed in one place (the WordPress backend) and distributed across various platforms and devices, streamlining content management and delivery.

  • Challenges include the need for technical expertise in both WordPress and front-end technologies, potential complexity in integrating with existing systems, and ensuring all features are supported in the new headless setup. It’s recommended to partner with a headless WordPress website development agency for a smoother transition.

  • Starting a headless WordPress project involves defining your objectives, choosing the right front-end technologies, setting up a WordPress backend for content management, and ensuring you have the expertise or partnership for development and integration.

  • AI tools are software solutions that use artificial intelligence to automate tasks, analyze data, and improve decision-making. WordPress AI tools can enhance SEO, content personalization, user experience, and site security of your WordPress site.

  • Integrating AI for WordPress can streamline operations, enhance user engagement, improve content relevance, boost SEO rankings, and increase conversion rates by automating and optimizing various aspects of your website.

  • Possible WordPress AI plugin integrations include content generation and optimization, SEO tools, chatbots for customer service, security enhancements, and personalized user experiences based on behavior analysis.

  • The intricacy and duration of adopting an AI tool for WordPress depend on the site’s current infrastructure, requirements, and available resources, ranging from a few days to several weeks.

  • Properly implemented AI tools for WordPress should not negatively impact your website’s performance. In many cases, they can improve speed and efficiency by automating content delivery and optimizing resources.

  • WordPress AI integrations by Multidots are designed to comply with data privacy and security standards, including GDPR. Proper measures are taken to ensure data is processed and stored securely, respecting user privacy.

  • Yes, AI tools can be customized to meet specific business requirements, ensuring that the integrations add value to your WordPress site in alignment with your strategic goals.

  • Post-integration, ongoing support and maintenance include monitoring AI tool performance, making necessary adjustments, and ensuring the integrations remain effective and secure over time.

  • Prerequisites may include a current WordPress installation, access to necessary APIs or services WordPress for AI functionalities, and possibly a development environment for testing.

  • The cost varies based on the complexity of the WordPress AI integrations, the tools selected, and the scope of customization required. A consultation can provide a more accurate estimate tailored to your needs.

  • Migrating your Umbraco website involves planning, backing up data, choosing a WordPress hosting provider, and transferring content and design elements. It’s recommended to partner with experts like Multidots for a smooth transition.

  • The choice between Umbraco and WordPress depends on your specific needs. WordPress offers greater ease of use, a larger community, and extensive plugin options, making it a better choice for many businesses.

  • Umbraco has a niche but dedicated user base, about 0.1% of all websites. It is known for powering websites that require complex content management solutions, particularly in corporate and tech sectors.

  • Businesses might choose Umbraco for its strong custom development capabilities, particularly for projects that require extensive .NET integration or specific enterprise-level features.

  • No, Umbraco continues to evolve with regular updates and a focus on modern web development standards. It remains a competitive CMS choice for certain types of projects.

  • Umbraco allows for SEO optimizations, but it may require more custom development to match WordPress’s extensive SEO capabilities and user-friendly tools available through plugins like Yoast SEO.

  • If you’re struggling with the expenses related to AEM and want more autonomy in the website management process, it’s time to think about moving to WordPress. Once you’ve made that decision and you’re getting closer to your license renewal date, call us, and we’ll make sure to migrate your website before that. 

  • Migrating a website holds many challenges, including data loss, impact on search engine rankings, compatibility issues, and many more. However, with Multidots, you don’t have to worry about any of these issues, as we have years of experience working with complex enterprise-grade solutions for migrations and digital transformations.

  • Every website is unique, and there are many factors that can contribute to the final price, including the size and complexity of the website, the timeframe, and the budget. Get in touch with us, and we’ll happily provide you with a quote. 

  • Not a single piece of information gets lost when you book our AEM to WordPress website migration service. We pay special attention and spend a lot of time ensuring that all your data is securely transferred to its new host. 

  • We’ll need a whole page just to list them, but in short, WordPress is currently the most used CMS, so almost every tool you’ll need can be integrated into it. Some examples include Gravity Forms, Notion, Salesforce, Airtable, Sendinblue, MailChimp, Twilio, and many, many more. 

  • When it comes to customization, WordPress is definitely in the lead. This flexibility in customization not only allows for a website that truly resonates with the company’s vision but also facilitates the integration of specific functionalities and workflows. 

  • For eCommerce businesses of all sizes, WordPress, combined with its WooCommerce platform, is often a more suitable choice. It’s cost-effective, user-friendly, and offers ample flexibility for customization. WordPress is ideal for businesses looking for an easy-to-manage, scalable eCommerce solution without a significant investment. It’s used by Sony Music, Disney Books, Tonal, and Mercedes-Benz. 

  • With WordPress, the hosting and technical aspects are managed by the service provider. Users can create and manage their WordPress site directly on the web without needing to install software on their own servers. 

  • Multidots gives you a zero-downtime guarantee so that your website is up and running even during the migration. Once the transfer is completed, your AEM website will be replaced by the WordPress version without affecting your online presence. 

  • The bigger your website is and the data we need to transfer, the more time it will take to migrate everything. To give you a better understanding of the timeline, we recommend that you get in touch with our team, and we can discuss the specifics of your case. 

  • Transferring large data from Sitecore to WordPress involves hurdles like content mapping, SEO preservation, and downtime management. Ensuring enterprise security and team training are also significant concerns, particularly when you’re dealing with 2TB+ data.

  • The time needed for migrating from Sitecore to WordPress can vary widely depending on the volume of data and the complexities involved. For 2TB+ data, you might be looking at several weeks to a few months for a comprehensive migration.

  • Exporting large data from Sitecore involves the use of specialized tools and scripts. It’s crucial to have a well-thought-out pre-migration checklist to ensure data integrity and proper formatting before the move.

  • The cost of migrating from Sitecore to WordPress is not one-size-fits-all. Factors like the amount of data, custom functionalities, and required integrations can significantly impact the total expense. Always seek a customized quote for the most accurate pricing.

  • Manually importing involves accessing ‘phpMyAdmin’ through your hosting control panel, choosing your WordPress database, clicking ‘Import’, then uploading your SQL file. Remember, always back up the existing database first to protect against any inadvertent data overwrites or losses.

  • Transitioning a Drupal database to WordPress typically requires a migration tool or plugin. Many opt for plugins like FG Drupal to WordPress, which help transfer content, users, and other entities from Drupal to WordPress, simplifying the process.

  • The process begins with understanding the scope of your migration, followed by auditing your existing Sitecore website. Set clear goals and assemble a dedicated migration team. Backup your data, test in a staging environment, and then proceed with the actual migration. Post-migration tweaks are usually needed.

  • For large-scale migrations involving 100k pages or more, detailed planning is critical. Use tools to audit and map content from Sitecore to WordPress. We highly recommend engaging with experienced migration services for such voluminous transfers.

  • The time depends on various factors such as the diversity of your content, the expertise of your migration team, the number of users, etc. For instance, a 100k-page website could take anything between a few weeks to a couple of months.

  • Data backup is a crucial step before migration. You can use various plugins and tools for content mapping and data transfer. Make sure to test the data in a staging environment before making the final move.

  • Importing a Drupal database to WordPress requires specialized tools or manual SQL queries which is crucial to map your Drupal content to corresponding WordPress fields. Consider hiring experts from reputed agencies like Multidots if it’s a large-scale migration.

  • Yes, the process involves transferring your content, users, and design elements. It’s a complex task but can be simplified by partnering with experienced Drupal to WordPress migration agencies like Multidots.

     

     

  • Migrating Sitecore to WordPress requires a carefully planned process. Analyzing content, choosing the right tools, testing, and proper SEO setup are key. Consider hiring experts in Sitecore to WordPress migration for a seamless transition.

  • Migrating an outdated Sitecore site to WordPress involves analyzing the old content, selecting what to convert, setting up a WordPress environment, and then migrating manually or with specialized tools.

  • Migrate a Sitecore site to WordPress by exporting content, converting Sitecore templates to WordPress themes, and ensuring SEO settings are correctly transferred. Specialized migration services can help with this process.

  • If you’re looking for a more cost-effective and user-friendly solution, then migrating from Sitecore to WordPress could be beneficial. However, you need to assess your specific needs and goals before making a decision.

  • Yes, you can migrate from Sitecore to WordPress. It requires careful planning and execution or professional help to ensure a smooth transition.

  • WordPress offers a more user-friendly interface, and extensive plugins, and is often more cost-effective than Sitecore. It might be the right choice if you’re aiming for flexibility and scalability.

  • Exporting all content from Sitecore to WordPress involves using specific tools or manual processes to move data, followed by thorough testing to ensure everything is intact.

  • The speed can depend on various factors such as hosting, optimization, and configuration. Both have their advantages, but WordPress often provides easier options for performance optimization.

  • The best migration plugin for WordPress depends on your specific requirements. During content migration from Sitecore to WordPress, our team will select and utilize the plugin that aligns best with your needs, ensuring an efficient transition.

  • WordPress migration services involve the transfer of a website from one hosting environment or CMS to another, like from Sitecore to WordPress.

  • Exporting all content from Sitecore requires careful planning and execution. Utilizing our Sitecore to WordPress Migration agency’s expertise ensures that all content is exported accurately and securely, without losing valuable data.

  • Migrating from Sitecore to WordPress offers benefits such as reduced costs, increased flexibility, and more control over content.

  • Choosing WordPress over Sitecore may offer advantages like ease of use, cost-effectiveness, and flexibility.

  • Migrating from Sitecore to WordPress can involve challenges like data integrity, SEO preservation, and functionality mapping. That’s why relying on a Sitecore to WordPress Migration company like Multidots ensures that these challenges are addressed properly.

  • Yes, migrating a Sitecore website to WordPress is possible and often beneficial. Our Sitecore to WordPress migration services provide the expertise to handle this process efficiently, considering all specific requirements and goals.

  • To migrate from Sitecore to WordPress, you can consult our Sitecore to WordPress Migration agency. We offer specialized services to guide you through each step, ensuring all data and functionalities are correctly transferred.

  • Sitecore to WordPress migration is a process where content and website features are transferred from the Sitecore CMS to WordPress.

  • After creating a backup of your website, the second important step is setting up your WordPress environment. It involves installing WordPress and setting up the appropriate domain.

  • The acceptance criteria for data migration typically include ensuring that all data is accurately transferred, the structure and integrity of the data are maintained, and no data loss occurred during the transfer process.

  • Organizations should plan meticulously, including conducting audits, identifying essential features, mapping out the site structure, and performing comprehensive post-migration testing. Experienced WordPress specialists like Multidots simplify this process with their enterprise migration services.

  • After website migration, thorough testing is crucial to ensure the site functions as expected. This includes functionality, compatibility, Core Web Vitals, security, and integrations testing.

  • WordPress migration services involve transferring a website from its current CMS (like Drupal) to the WordPress platform. This includes migrating all website data, content, and functionalities. At Multidots, we provide seamless, efficient, and secure WordPress migration services.

  • Exporting all content from Drupal requires technical knowledge of both Drupal and the target CMS. Content can be exported as XML or CSV files, but it’s recommended to engage a Drupal to WordPress migration service provider to ensure the process is handled correctly.

  • WordPress offers a more user-friendly interface, robust community support, a vast array of themes and plugins, and cost-effectiveness, making it a favored choice for many businesses over Drupal.

  • Drupal to WordPress migration refers to the process of moving your website from the Drupal CMS to the WordPress CMS. It involves transferring all your data, content, and functionalities.

  • Yes, absolutely. Migrating a Drupal website to WordPress involves moving all your data, content, and functionalities to WordPress, which is a task our team at Multidots is well-equipped to handle.

  • Transferring a Drupal site to WordPress involves several steps, including setting up your new WordPress site, exporting data from your Drupal site, and importing that data into WordPress. It’s advisable to seek professional assistance from a trusted migration service provider to manage this process seamlessly.

  • Migrating Drupal 7 to WordPress involves exporting data from Drupal, setting up your new WordPress site, and importing the Drupal data into WordPress. To ensure a smooth and error-free transition, we recommend you seek professional Drupal to WordPress migration services by partnering with an experienced agency.

  • Since several factors contribute to the overall cost (like website size and complexity), it’s hard to provide a fixed cost without understanding your specific requirements.

  • The specifics can vary based on your existing website setup. To understand better, we’ll conduct a detailed evaluation and audit of your Drupal website to gather all the necessary information for a successful Drupal to WordPress migration.

  • Upon successful migration to the same domain, your Drupal website will be seamlessly replaced by the WordPress version. Notably, your current website will remain functional and live throughout the migration process.

  • Absolutely not. All your data will be meticulously migrated to your new WordPress website, ensuring nothing is lost in the transition.

  • The duration of the Drupal to WordPress migration process largely depends on your website’s size (including the volume of data and content) and its functional complexities. The more complex the site and the greater the amount of data to be transferred, the longer the migration will take.

  • If you’re grappling with a complicated CMS backend, underutilizing your CMS’s built-in features, facing high CMS maintenance costs, or your current CMS isn’t meeting your performance expectations, then it’s probably time to consider a Drupal to WordPress migration.

    If you’re uncertain about the need for a transition, our Drupal to WordPress migration agency can conduct a comprehensive website audit to recommend the best course of action.

  • You can get a comprehensive overview of your website performance with the help of a performance audit. While many companies prefer to conduct it themselves, it is always a good idea to have a team of specialists do it, so that you can get helpful insights and suggestions.

  • Core Web Vitals (CWV) show how a specific URL is performing based on the perceived experience of the users. Together, the Core Web Vitals indicate how a web page fares in terms of aspects such as visual stability, interactivity, and load time.

    These parameters are measured with the help of three metrics — Largest Contentful Paint (LCP), First Input Delay (FID), and Cumulative Layout Shift (CLS).

    You can get a detailed report on your CWV performance when you get an audit done by us, along with insights on other crucial areas of your website.

     

  • While the Page Experience update that introduced Core Web Vitals definitely impacts the way search engines rank your website, it is not a standalone ranking factor. In some cases, having an average score for Core Web Vitals might still be okay.

    But if your website relies heavily on user experience, consider having a good CWV score that will help you impress your users and the search engines.

  • Legacy code refers to the existing coding of a website that has been written in a different language or framework. The term is also used to describe code that is inherited from another programmer or coder.

  • The process of code review includes diligently going through code to identify any errors or bugs that may cause issues. In our Performance Audits, when we conduct a code review, we also consciously check adherence with the defined standards and best practices.

  • The code behind your website defines its structure, flow, and performance. Performing a code review can help you get feedback and advice from senior and experienced engineers who have extensive expertise in writing exceptional codes. It will also help you identify any errors or issues that may eventually lead to major bugs in your website.

  • As your business grows and you continue to make changes or additions to your website, it is natural to overlook the technical aspects that get impacted in the process. While this might not have an immediate impact, it is detrimental to your website performance going forward.

    To ensure that your website is always up and running smoothly regardless of how much you evolve or scale, conducting regular website performance audits is a must. Doing so will help you identify the primary areas of imprert any issues or threats that may affect your website.

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