By Mawu Li
Improving WordPress Website Speed
Published on 08/09/2025
How researchers at SRXC are creating a superfast website for African Open™ using WordPress and React.
WordPress remains one of the most popular Content Management Systems in the world, powering about a quarter of all websites on the web.
Who?
Client: African Open™
What?
Project: Dynamic WordPress Website using WordPress as the content backend and React for the frontend and dynamic elements.
Where?
Priorities: Fast website, ease of use, integrated bookings and payment module.
How?
Process: Use essential plugins only, customise existing plugins, minify JS, CSS and HTML, and limit render-blocking files.
Key Takeaways
- SRXC kept the number of plugins under 10, building custom ones for complex functionality.
- We minified JS, CSS, and HTML, and used a caching plugin with a CDN to serve files quickly.
- Removed render-blocking files and inlined critical CSS/JS for faster first paint.
- Eliminated unnecessary files from the theme.
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FAQs
What is SRXC™?
StrAIghter® Research & Experience Company is a digital research consultancy focusing on AI, Marketing, and Data Analysis. We explore real-world implementations of AI to help clients deliver delightful digital experiences.
What do we do?
From research and analysis to websites and digital experiences, we use AI, large-scale data analysis, and innovation to solve challenges faced by enterprises and small businesses.
Where do you operate?
SRXC is a trading style of Straighter Ltd, registered in England and Wales, headquartered in the East of England since 2018.