1. Choose a Free Theme (and Don’t Get Too Attached)
When you’re first starting out, it’s tempting to splurge on a fancy theme that’ll make your site look like a pro designed it
But the truth is, most free themes are just as good – and will save you $50-100 per year in hosting costs.
Just be aware: some free themes might have limited customization options. So don’t expect to change everything about your site from day one.
2. Disable Unnecessary Plugins
A lot of plugins offer features you’ll never use, taking up valuable storage space and slowing down your site’s performance.
Take the time to review each plugin on your site – do you really need that ‘Social Sharing’ feature or can it wait?
3. Optimize Your Images
Your images might not be the first thing people notice, but they’re still taking up precious bandwidth and slowing down load times.
Compress your images using tools like TinyPNG to reduce file size without sacrificing quality – it’s a simple swap for huge performance gains.
4. Use Free SEO Tools
You don’t need an expensive SEO agency or toolset to get started with search engine optimization.
Moz, Google Analytics & Ahrefs are popular free options that’ll help you optimize your site for better visibility – they’re not as flashy as some paid tools but will still deliver solid results.
