Why LiteSpeed Cache?
LiteSpeed Cache is the most powerful caching plugin for WordPress. Unlike other plugins, it works directly with the LiteSpeed server that PlatiniumHost uses, achieving speeds that other plugins cannot. It is free and official.
Install LiteSpeed Cache
- In your WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins → Add New
- Search for "LiteSpeed Cache"
- Click "Install Now" and then "Activate"
Recommended Basic Configuration
Cache → Settings
- Enable Cache: ✅ ON
- Cache for Guests: ✅ ON
- Cache for Mobile: ✅ ON
Image Optimization
- Lazy Load Images: ✅ ON — Loads images only when the user sees them
- WebP Automatic: ✅ ON — Converts images to WebP
Minify CSS/JS/HTML
- Minify CSS: ✅ ON
- Minify JS: ✅ ON
- Combine CSS: ✅ ON
- Combine JS: ⚠️ Test — may break some plugins
✅ Expected Result: With LiteSpeed Cache properly configured, your site can go from loading in 3-5 seconds to loading in less than 1 second. Your PageSpeed score can increase by 30-50 points.
???? After Configuration: Go to LiteSpeed Cache → Manage → Purge All to clear previous cache and start fresh.