W3 Total Cache
WP Super Cache
Server side caching.
Minimization of CSS/HTML
Fewer plugins.
Thanks..this is what I needed..
And do you have any more information on what those are or how to do them? Forums are supposed to be helpful, not leave people with more questions.
W3 Total Cache and WP Super Cache are plugins.
Server Side caching is … caching on your server.
Minimization of CSS/HTML is minimization.
If you need me to explain what I mean by ‘fewer plugins’ … well 😉
If you want to learn more about what that all means, use Google first, then ask specific questions. I believe in teaching people how to use a product, but not in hand-holding them every step of the way. You want that, hire someone. i_banks seemed thankful. 🙂
Use it at your own risk, but this plugin has been very helpful in speeding up my multisite network…just keep in mind you have to keep yourself updated on the changes.
Disable WordPress Updates
There is a nice post which explains the various methods to optimize WordPress and make it load faster.
http://techiezone.net/webmaster/tips-to-speedup-wordpress/
My site is now 40% faster after I followed the steps.