Optimize WordPress Performance - Hostinger & Cloudflare

Job ID: 40316285

Budget: $30 – $250 USD

Job Title: WordPress Performance Expert – Root Optimization (Hostinger Cloud + Cloudflare)
Project Overview
My website is running on a Hostinger Professional Cloud plan, yet it suffers from slow page loads and "stuck" processes. I have various premium plugins installed, but they are not configured correctly. I need a specialist to synchronize my server, CDN, and WordPress settings for a seamless, high-speed experience.

Scope of Work
1. Hostinger & Server-Side Optimization
PHP Configuration: Optimize PHP version (8.2/8.3), memory limits, and execution time.

Object Cache: Enable and configure Redis (available on Cloud plans) to reduce database load.

Server Stack: Ensure the Litespeed server is communicating perfectly with the WordPress installation.

2. WordPress & Plugin Logic
Plugin Audit: Identify and remove redundant or conflicting premium plugins.

Database Clean-up: Deep clean of overhead, expired transients, and orphaned tables.

Script Management: Defer/Delay non-critical JS and minify CSS without breaking the site UI.

3. Cloudflare Full-Stack Integration
DNS & SSL: Optimize TTL settings and ensure Full (Strict) encryption.

Edge Caching: Set up Page Rules or Cache Rules to cache static content effectively at the edge.

Security: Configure Firewall (WAF) to block bot traffic that might be draining server resources.

APO: If applicable, configure Cloudflare Automatic Platform Optimization (APO).

4. Automated Image Workflow
Zero-Touch Optimization: Set up a "set and forget" system using my existing paid plugins (e.g., ShortPixel, Imagify, or Smush Pro).

WebP/Avif Conversion: Ensure all images are automatically converted and served in next-gen formats.

Lazy Loading: Fine-tune lazy loading to prevent "Layout Shift" (CLS) while maintaining speed.

Technical Requirements for the Freelancer
Experience with Litespeed Cache (LSCache) is a must.

Deep understanding of Core Web Vitals (LCP, FID, CLS).

Ability to provide a Before & After GTMetrix/PageSpeed Insights report.

No "Quick Fixes": I do not want more plugins; I want the current ones configured to work together.