Did you know CodeGeek uses Solid State Drive (SSD) storage for all sites hosted with WP Engine? That means things are super speedy! 🏎️
How are HDD and SSD different?
Compared with Hard Disk Drive storage (HDD), SSD storage improves site speed and load times. That’s because SSDs are stellar for fast data retrieval due to their low power consumption and size.
SSDs store data in flash memory, while HDDs store data on magnetic disks. SSDs use silicon (a newer technology), and its physical and chemical properties offer more storage volume, speed, and efficiency.
Is that all I need to make my site go *zoom*?
As you’ve probably guessed, site speed is about a lot more than server response time. (Although it sure does help!)
- WP Engine only utilizes fast SSDs for its databases and storage.
- In addition, they also support the HTTP/2 protocol, which facilitates more efficient online data transfers than HTTP.
- WP Engine also uses CDN delivery and their EverCache layer to help sites stay responsive, even under heavier loads.
Keep speeding towards success.
Site speed is important for so many reasons, from SEO to Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) to being perceived as a reliable, online resource by AI.
Most of all, a speedy site provides a better user experience for all who visit.
By combining fast, secure hosting and high-quality WordPress development, you can relax knowing your site speed is solid.
Site speed is critical for the success of almost every part of a user’s web journey.
Kevin Sholander, CodeGeek (“Why Is My Website So Slow”)
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