WordPress Speed & Security Upgrade

The site is brand-new but sluggish and still running with its factory-default security settings. I need it tightened up and running fast.

Speed work first: please set up full browser and server-level caching using WP Rocket (my preferred tool), handle image compression, and minify CSS, JS, and HTML without breaking any layout or script dependencies. I expect visible gains in Core Web Vitals and a before-and-after benchmark using GTmetrix or PageSpeed Insights.

Security is equally critical. Harden the installation, activate a reputable firewall or security suite, enforce 100 % SSL across all assets, and run a complete malware scan. Any threats discovered must be removed and documented.

Deliverables
• Optimised cache configuration (WP Rocket)
• Compressed images and minified code pushed to production
• Security plugin/WAF fully configured with SSL enforcement
• Clean malware scan report
• Performance report comparing load times and scores before vs. after, plus a brief summary of every change you made

I value documented, hands-on experience with similar WordPress hardening and performance projects, so please cite a couple of live sites you have tuned recently when you bid.