From db10c8d59266c56f719614b2be6aa7a8092a246c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Caitriona Ambrose <vandyatonal@gmail.com> Date: Thu, 18 Jan 2024 01:20:18 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Update README.md --- README.md | 142 +++++++++++++++++++----------------------------------- 1 file changed, 49 insertions(+), 93 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 21dc897..83bd788 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,93 +1,49 @@ -# WordPress Plugins for Website Speed Optimization - - - -## Getting started - -To make it easy for you to get started with GitLab, here's a list of recommended next steps. - -Already a pro? Just edit this README.md and make it your own. Want to make it easy? [Use the template at the bottom](#editing-this-readme)! - -## Add your files - -- [ ] [Create](https://docs.gitlab.com/ee/user/project/repository/web_editor.html#create-a-file) or [upload](https://docs.gitlab.com/ee/user/project/repository/web_editor.html#upload-a-file) files -- [ ] [Add files using the command line](https://docs.gitlab.com/ee/gitlab-basics/add-file.html#add-a-file-using-the-command-line) or push an existing Git repository with the following command: - -``` -cd existing_repo -git remote add origin https://git.qoto.org/website-speed-optimization/wordpress-plugins.git -git branch -M master -git push -uf origin master -``` - -## Integrate with your tools - -- [ ] [Set up project integrations](https://git.qoto.org/website-speed-optimization/wordpress-plugins/-/settings/integrations) - -## Collaborate with your team - -- [ ] [Invite team members and collaborators](https://docs.gitlab.com/ee/user/project/members/) -- [ ] [Create a new merge request](https://docs.gitlab.com/ee/user/project/merge_requests/creating_merge_requests.html) -- [ ] [Automatically close issues from merge requests](https://docs.gitlab.com/ee/user/project/issues/managing_issues.html#closing-issues-automatically) -- [ ] [Enable merge request approvals](https://docs.gitlab.com/ee/user/project/merge_requests/approvals/) -- [ ] [Set auto-merge](https://docs.gitlab.com/ee/user/project/merge_requests/merge_when_pipeline_succeeds.html) - -## Test and Deploy - -Use the built-in continuous integration in GitLab. - -- [ ] [Get started with GitLab CI/CD](https://docs.gitlab.com/ee/ci/quick_start/index.html) -- [ ] [Analyze your code for known vulnerabilities with Static Application Security Testing (SAST)](https://docs.gitlab.com/ee/user/application_security/sast/) -- [ ] [Deploy to Kubernetes, Amazon EC2, or Amazon ECS using Auto Deploy](https://docs.gitlab.com/ee/topics/autodevops/requirements.html) -- [ ] [Use pull-based deployments for improved Kubernetes management](https://docs.gitlab.com/ee/user/clusters/agent/) -- [ ] [Set up protected environments](https://docs.gitlab.com/ee/ci/environments/protected_environments.html) - -*** - -# Editing this README - -When you're ready to make this README your own, just edit this file and use the handy template below (or feel free to structure it however you want - this is just a starting point!). Thanks to [makeareadme.com](https://www.makeareadme.com/) for this template. - -## Suggestions for a good README - -Every project is different, so consider which of these sections apply to yours. The sections used in the template are suggestions for most open source projects. Also keep in mind that while a README can be too long and detailed, too long is better than too short. If you think your README is too long, consider utilizing another form of documentation rather than cutting out information. - -## Name -Choose a self-explaining name for your project. - -## Description -Let people know what your project can do specifically. Provide context and add a link to any reference visitors might be unfamiliar with. A list of Features or a Background subsection can also be added here. If there are alternatives to your project, this is a good place to list differentiating factors. - -## Badges -On some READMEs, you may see small images that convey metadata, such as whether or not all the tests are passing for the project. You can use Shields to add some to your README. Many services also have instructions for adding a badge. - -## Visuals -Depending on what you are making, it can be a good idea to include screenshots or even a video (you'll frequently see GIFs rather than actual videos). Tools like ttygif can help, but check out Asciinema for a more sophisticated method. - -## Installation -Within a particular ecosystem, there may be a common way of installing things, such as using Yarn, NuGet, or Homebrew. However, consider the possibility that whoever is reading your README is a novice and would like more guidance. Listing specific steps helps remove ambiguity and gets people to using your project as quickly as possible. If it only runs in a specific context like a particular programming language version or operating system or has dependencies that have to be installed manually, also add a Requirements subsection. - -## Usage -Use examples liberally, and show the expected output if you can. It's helpful to have inline the smallest example of usage that you can demonstrate, while providing links to more sophisticated examples if they are too long to reasonably include in the README. - -## Support -Tell people where they can go to for help. It can be any combination of an issue tracker, a chat room, an email address, etc. - -## Roadmap -If you have ideas for releases in the future, it is a good idea to list them in the README. - -## Contributing -State if you are open to contributions and what your requirements are for accepting them. - -For people who want to make changes to your project, it's helpful to have some documentation on how to get started. Perhaps there is a script that they should run or some environment variables that they need to set. Make these steps explicit. These instructions could also be useful to your future self. - -You can also document commands to lint the code or run tests. These steps help to ensure high code quality and reduce the likelihood that the changes inadvertently break something. Having instructions for running tests is especially helpful if it requires external setup, such as starting a Selenium server for testing in a browser. - -## Authors and acknowledgment -Show your appreciation to those who have contributed to the project. - -## License -For open source projects, say how it is licensed. - -## Project status -If you have run out of energy or time for your project, put a note at the top of the README saying that development has slowed down or stopped completely. Someone may choose to fork your project or volunteer to step in as a maintainer or owner, allowing your project to keep going. 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It allows browsers to perform functions which are otherwise impossible to do. Some examples are:</p> +<ol style="list-style-type: decimal;"> + <li>Adobe Acrobat is a file extension developed by adobe to view and download a file on any device. The browser can open the file if Adobe Acrobat is installed.</li> + <li>Java is a programming language that allows applets to be downloaded and used, letting a browser perform function which is not possible without the plugin. (Applets are supplement program which does a job that a larger program is not able to do).</li> + <li>Real player helps us to listen to live videos without having to download it.</li> + <li>VRML: Virtual Reality Modelling Language is a programming language addon which allows user to create 3D objects in web browser.</li> +</ol> +<h2 style='margin-top:2.0pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm;margin-left:0cm;font-size:17px;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#2F5496;font-weight:normal;'>Why are Plugins Needed?</h2> +<p style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;'>Browsers perform additional functions with the help of plugins without changing the host application, resulting in enhanced website speed and functionality. A fast-loading website has many advantages like positive user experience, brand recognition & trust and increase in conversion rates. Furthermore, it helps secure a good rank in SERP. Even famous <strong><a href="https://www.cubeinfotech.com/web-design-toronto">Toronto web design company</a></strong> also uses plugins.</p> +<h2 style='margin-top:2.0pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm;margin-left:0cm;font-size:17px;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#2F5496;font-weight:normal;'>How Do They Help in Website Speed Optimization?</h2> +<p style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0cm;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;'>Some WordPress plugins perform the below functions which help improve website speed.</p> +<h3 style='margin-top:2.0pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm;margin-left:0cm;font-size:16px;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#1F3763;font-weight:normal;'>Caching</h3> +<p style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:18.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;'>A cache plugin helps reduce load time. Whenever a user visits a page, it gets stored in the temporary folder for future use. If the same page is requested again, it will be served from cache file rather than going through browser server routine. Whenever a page is updated, the cache plugin stores the updated page in the folder thereby deleting the home page. Subsequently, future visitors are served the updated page.</p> +<h3 style='margin-top:2.0pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm;margin-left:0cm;font-size:16px;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#1F3763;font-weight:normal;'>CDN </h3> +<p style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:18.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;'>Server time is saved by storing cached pages in geographically distributed networks resulting in data delivery based on user location, consequently reducing TTFB time and enhancing user experience.</p> +<h3 style='margin-top:2.0pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm;margin-left:0cm;font-size:16px;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#1F3763;font-weight:normal;'>Image Optimization</h3> +<p style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:18.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;'>When the image resolution is high, loading time will also increase. There are chances that the user is on slow mobile data, henceforth it is always better to ditch high resolution images for small ones. This tool does the job without compromising the image quality.</p> +<h3 style='margin-top:2.0pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm;margin-left:0cm;font-size:16px;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#1F3763;font-weight:normal;'>GZIP</h3> +<p style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:18.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;'>GZIP compressor shrinks the file making them load faster. It minifies website’s HTML, CSS and JAVASCRIPT files by blocking the codes which increases the page load time. </p> +<h2 style='margin-top:2.0pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm;margin-left:0cm;font-size:17px;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#2F5496;font-weight:normal;'>Best Plugins to Improve Website Speed</h2> +<h3 style='margin-top:2.0pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm;margin-left:0cm;font-size:16px;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#1F3763;font-weight:normal;'>WP Rocket</h3> +<p style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:18.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;'>WP Rocket helps save server time by using CDN, optimizes images to improve website speed, minifies all the scripts to block data which causes delay and has a cache which can update any new changes to the website. It is easy to install and provides a host of functions for website speed optimization.</p> +<h3 style='margin-top:2.0pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm;margin-left:0cm;font-size:16px;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#1F3763;font-weight:normal;'>Yoast SEO </h3> +<p style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:18.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;'>Yoast SEO is a software tool which helps enhance content for search engine rank. It helps <strong><a href="https://www.cubeinfotech.com/seo-digital-marketing-company-mississauga">SEO company in Mississauga</a></strong> with keyword density, readability score of the content and other issues which need fixing to make the content worthy of search engine ranking. Therefore, this is one of the powerful and sought after tools for website content optimization.</p> +<h3 style='margin-top:2.0pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm;margin-left:0cm;font-size:16px;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#1F3763;font-weight:normal;'>Nitropack</h3> +<p style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:18.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;'>This is a platform for making websites faster. Just add these plugins to your website and it will start its work by using global CDN, minifies scripts, image optimizations to improve speed and so on. The page load time and TTFB even if reduced by seconds can have a huge impact on user experience. This tool supports WordPress and various other CMS.</p> +<h3 style='margin-top:2.0pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm;margin-left:0cm;font-size:16px;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#1F3763;font-weight:normal;'>WP Forms</h3> +<p style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:18.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;'>Customer is king. In short, this form builder helps brands contact customers through simple contact form. It has 700 pre-built forms like journey tracking form, lead form and conversational forms, which help understand user interaction with the website. Check out the list available through this link.</p> +<p style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:54.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;'><a href="https://wpforms.com/">https://wpforms.com/</a></p> +<h3 style='margin-top:2.0pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm;margin-left:0cm;font-size:16px;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#1F3763;font-weight:normal;'>All in One SEO</h3> +<p style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:18.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;'>This Word Press plugin is a one stop solution for SEO related problems.</p> +<h3 style='margin-top:2.0pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm;margin-left:0cm;font-size:16px;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#1F3763;font-weight:normal;'>Constant Contact</h3> +<p style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:18.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;'>Constant Contact is a popular email marketing tool.</p> +<h3 style='margin-top:2.0pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm;margin-left:0cm;font-size:16px;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#1F3763;font-weight:normal;'>Seedprod </h3> +<p style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:18.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;'>A page builder to customize webpages as per requirement.</p> +<h3 style='margin-top:2.0pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm;margin-left:0cm;font-size:16px;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#1F3763;font-weight:normal;'>Duplicator</h3> +<p style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:18.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;'>Plugin used to make backup of files.</p> +<h3 style='margin-top:2.0pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm;margin-left:0cm;font-size:16px;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#1F3763;font-weight:normal;'>Semrush</h3> +<p style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:18.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;'>It is a powerful tool to promote organic traffic with keyword analysis along with other factors by spying on competitors’ websites, which will help websites outrun competition.</p> +<h2 style='margin-top:2.0pt;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm;margin-left:0cm;font-size:17px;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:#2F5496;font-weight:normal;'>Conclusion</h2> +<p style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:18.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;'>Word Press offers thousands of plugins which can enhance websites with improved user interface by performing functions for the site which would otherwise not be possible. In short, site owners should select plugins that will help them grow their business and remove unwanted plugins that can slow down their website speed.</p> +<p style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:36.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;'> </p> +<p style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:18.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;'> </p> +<p style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm;margin-left:36.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;'> </p> +<p style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:0cm;margin-left:36.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;'> </p> +<p style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:36.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;'> </p> +<p style='margin-top:0cm;margin-right:0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:18.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;'> </p> -- GitLab