Over time, a site gets clogged up. Regular upkeep keeps performance where it should be.
Clean the database
Post revisions, drafts, spam comments, leftover data from uninstalled plugins and more all pile up. Optimisation plugins clean all of that safely.
Sort through your plugins
- Deactivate and delete the ones you no longer use.
- Watch out for overlapping plugins that do the same job.
Key takeaway: fewer plugins and a clean database mean a lighter, more stable site.