Prestashop Speed Optimization Audit

My Prestashop 1.7.8 store is running on a dedicated OVH server, yet every page feels sluggish. Load times drag across the entire site, and server response is noticeably slow. Before I upgrade the stack to PHP 8, I need a clear, actionable audit that pinpoints the bottlenecks and then a round of fixes to get the shop flying again.

The website is thermopoudre.fr

Key focus areas are page-loading speed and overall server response. I’m especially keen to see measurable gains from smarter image/media handling, leaner plugins & modules, and a cleaner, more efficient theme. A solid understanding of Prestashop caching layers, MySQL tuning, and server-level tweaks will be essential, and any recommendations must fit comfortably within the OVH environment I’m already using.

Deliverables:
• Baseline performance benchmark (TTFB, Core Web Vitals, GTmetrix or similar)
• Detailed audit report highlighting issues in images/media, modules, theme code, database and server config, plus a prioritized action plan compatible with PHP 8
• Implementation of agreed optimizations in a safe workflow (staging → production)
• Post-optimization report showing before/after metrics, along with final recommendations for the upcoming PHP 8 move

If you have a proven track record speeding up Prestashop stores, let’s cut my load times down to size.