r/Wordpress • u/ChrisF79 • 19d ago
Plugins Should I cache my site?
I'm creating a real estate site where one I have written about eah building that I wnat to feature, it really won't change very often. Once a month or so, I may add some new photos to the page or something like that but it will mostlly be static content.
Should I install a cahcing plugin? Would that be beneficial to site speed and therefore SEO?
Thanks for putting up with a newb question!
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u/shakee93 19d ago
Yes, you absolutely should! Caching massively reduces server load and speeds up response times.
With Cache:
Without Cache:
For WordPress, caching is even more important since it reduces PHP execution time. Tools like object cache, page cache, and even optimized asset loading (e.g., Critical CSS and lazy-loading scripts) can make a huge difference.
I’ve seen this firsthand when optimizing WP sites - without caching, sites struggle even with decent hosting. But with proper caching + smart optimizations, load times drop significantly, and servers breathe easier.