WordPress Site Running Slow? We Optimize and Host It Locally

Few things are more frustrating than a sluggish website—especially when it represents your business. If your WordPress site takes more than a few seconds to load, you’re likely losing visitors, sales, and maybe even search engine rankings. Whether you're running a local business, blog, or online store, speed matters.

Here at AS Computer Solutions in Onoway, we’ve helped many small businesses get their WordPress sites back up to speed—literally. From performance tuning to secure local hosting, we offer everything you need to get your site running smoother than ever.

So before you start looking for a new website platform or switching web hosts in a panic, try these practical steps and see how we can help.

✅ Step 1: Understand Why WordPress Gets Slow

Before we fix it, let’s talk about what might be going wrong. Here are some common culprits behind a slow WordPress site:

• 🐌 Cheap or overloaded hosting (especially shared hosting from big-name providers)

• 🧱 Too many plugins or poorly coded themes

• 🖼️ Large images or unoptimized media files

• 📜 Bloated databases that haven’t been cleaned in ages

• 🔁 External scripts (ads, fonts, social feeds) bogging down your load times

• 🧮 Outdated PHP versions or WordPress installs

• ❗ Security vulnerabilities or malware slowing things behind the scenes

The good news? Most of these issues are fixable—with the right tools and experience.

🛠️ Step 2: Try These DIY Fixes First

Not ready to call in the pros just yet? That’s okay! Here are a few beginner-friendly tricks you can try yourself:

🚀 Install a Caching Plugin

Caching plugins like WP Super Cache, W3 Total Cache, or LiteSpeed Cache can significantly improve load times by serving static versions of your pages.

🖼️ Optimize Your Images

Large images are one of the biggest bandwidth hogs on a site. Use free tools like Smush or ShortPixel to compress your media without losing quality.

🧼 Clean Up Your Database

Over time, WordPress databases collect junk—like post revisions, spam comments, and unused tables. Plugins like WP-Optimize can clean it all out safely.

🧩 Deactivate Unused Plugins

If you’re not using a plugin, disable it—or better yet, uninstall it. Every active plugin takes up system resources, especially if it runs in the background.

🎨 Use a Lightweight Theme

Themes with heavy animations or flashy designs often sacrifice speed. Try switching to a performance-first theme like Astra, GeneratePress, or Neve.

🔍 Still Slow? It’s Probably Time for a Professional Tune-Up

If you’ve tried the basics but your site is still crawling, there’s likely more going on behind the scenes. That’s where we come in.

At AS Computer Solutions, we offer full WordPress optimization services right here in Onoway. We’ll take a deep dive into your site and fix the problems slowing it down.

Our optimization service includes:

• ✅ Full website speed audit

• ✅ Plugin and theme cleanup

• ✅ Image and file compression

• ✅ Database optimization

• ✅ Malware scanning and removal

• ✅ Hosting environment assessment

• ✅ Upgrading PHP and WordPress versions safely

🌐 And Yes, We Host Locally!

Here’s something you won’t get with big, generic hosts: local, Canadian-based WordPress hosting.

Why host with ASCS?

• 🇨🇦 Fast Canadian servers (your data stays in-country)

• 🛡️ Enhanced security and daily backups

• 📞 Real local support—talk to a real person in Onoway, not a call centre

• 🔧 We manage everything—updates, patches, backups, and optimizations

If your current hosting provider is giving you the runaround or your site feels like it’s stuck in molasses, give us a call. We'll help you move your site, tweak it for performance, and keep it running reliably.

🧰 Let’s Get Your Site Up to Speed

Your website is often your first impression—and a slow one can turn customers away before you get the chance to connect. Whether you’re a small shop, blogger, or local entrepreneur, we’re here to make sure your site works for you, not against you.

Let ASCS help:

✅ Speed up your WordPress site✅ Eliminate performance issues✅ Host your site locally for faster load times and better support✅ Keep everything updated, secure, and backed up

🏡 Local. Professional. WordPress Experts.

At AS Computer Solutions, we’re proud to support local businesses and site owners in Onoway and the surrounding area. Don’t let a slow site drag your business down.

📞 Reach out today—we’ll help your WordPress site run like it should.

📍 Visit or Contact Us

🌐 www.ascomputersolutions.ca

📧 support@ascomputersolutions.ca

📍 Onoway, Alberta

Call us today for a free consultation!