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Security Optimization Service

Is your WordPress site actually secure?

Browsers warn on insecure sites, Google deranks them, and attackers exploit them. See where yours stands.

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Your security grade

A grade for your site's HTTP security headers, scored against the Mozilla Observatory ruleset. "A" is locked down. "F" means an attacker has the easy doors open.

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How many checks your headers pass
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Whether HTTP traffic is upgraded
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Defense against XSS and injection

WordPress hardening checklist

Headers are one layer. The 18 checks below lock down the file system, database, and admin surface attackers actually target.

Restrict access to files and directoriesi
Configure security keysi
Block access to xmlrpc.phpi
Block directory browsingi
Forbid PHP execution in wp-includesi
Forbid PHP execution in wp-content/uploadsi
Block access to wp-config.phpi
Disable scripts concatenation in admini
Turn off pingbacksi
Disable PHP execution in cache directoriesi
Disable file editing in dashboardi
Change default database table prefixi
Enable bot protectioni
Block access to sensitive filesi
Block access to potentially sensitive filesi
Block access to .htaccess and .htpasswdi
Block author scansi
Change default administrator's usernamei

Run the full hardening audit

These 18 checks require dashboard access to your WordPress install. Pick a WP Farm plan and we'll apply, monitor, and maintain every one of them on your site.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Our tool runs a real-time speed analysis using Google PageSpeed Insights and Ahrefs Site Audit. It measures your website’s load time, speed score, server response, and other key performance indicators. You’ll receive an instant report highlighting issues that could be slowing down your site, such as unoptimized images, render-blocking scripts, or slow server response times. This allows you to pinpoint exactly what needs improvement to boost your site’s speed, user experience, and search rankings.

Your test results provide a breakdown of how efficiently your website loads. Key metrics include:

  • Load Time – How long it takes for your page to fully load.
  • Time to First Byte (TTFB) – How quickly your server responds.
  • Cumulative Layout Shift (CLS) – Measures how stable your page layout is while loading.
  • Largest Contentful Paint (LCP) – How long it takes for the largest visible element to load.

A high score means your site is well-optimized, while lower scores indicate potential bottlenecks like excessive JavaScript, large images, or slow third-party scripts. Our tool helps you identify and resolve these issues.

Your website loads differently on mobile and desktop due to variations in device power, network speed, and screen size. Mobile users often experience slower speeds because of weaker processors and unreliable network conditions. Google PageSpeed Insights uses stricter criteria for mobile performance, so if your mobile score is lower, it may be due to:

  • Large, unoptimized images that take too long to load.
  • Poor mobile caching, requiring browsers to reload everything.
  • JavaScript-heavy themes or plugins that slow rendering.
    Improving mobile performance involves compressing images, deferring non-essential scripts, and ensuring your site is fully responsive.

Regular speed testing is essential for maintaining fast performance, especially if you frequently update your site. We recommend testing at least once a month or after major changes, such as adding plugins, updating themes, publishing new content, or migrating to a new hosting provider. Over time, websites accumulate clutter that can impact load times. Routine testing allows you to catch slowdowns early and make necessary optimizations before they affect user experience and SEO rankings.

Google recommends keeping website load times under 2.5 seconds for the best user experience and SEO performance.

  • Under 2 seconds – Ideal for eCommerce and high-traffic sites.
  • 2-3 seconds – Acceptable, but room for improvement.
  • 3-5 seconds – Users may start abandoning the site.
  • 5+ seconds – Too slow, negatively impacting traffic and conversions.
    Fast load times improve search rankings, engagement, and conversions. If your site is taking longer than 3 seconds to load, it’s time to optimize.

Yes, website speed is a direct ranking factor for Google. Slow-loading sites provide a poor user experience, leading to higher bounce rates and lower engagement, both of which can negatively impact rankings. Google’s Core Web Vitals update prioritizes fast, responsive sites, meaning that a sluggish website can struggle to rank competitively. Improving your speed not only boosts SEO but also increases conversions, as faster sites keep users engaged and reduce abandonment rates.

If your speed test results show performance issues, the fastest way to fix them is with fully managed WordPress hosting. At WP Farm, our hosting plans include speed optimization, security hardening, and free hacking repair—so your site stays fast and secure without any extra effort.

Get started today with speed optimization and never worry about website speed again.

Let's get your site running properly.

A one-time tune-up by our WordPress engineers. We optimize the database, clean up the code, compress and defer assets, and configure proper edge delivery, the four areas where most slow WordPress sites are losing the fight.

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If your site isn’t faster, you don’t pay.

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