Fix HTTPS/SSL errors without extension

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Fix HTTPS/SSL Errors Manually
If you switch your site to HTTPS/SSL , you are likely to encounter mixed content errors .

The easiest way to fix this issue is to install an extension like Really Simple SSL . However, the problem is that this extension first modifies all URLs and then changes them to HTTPS before sending them to users' browsers.

The performance impact is small but noticeable. You can reduce it by manually fixing all URLs. For more details, see our article on how to fix common SSL issues in WordPress .

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Use the latest version of PHP
WordPress is primarily written in the PHP programming language. It is a server-side mom database language, meaning it is installed and runs on your hosting server.

All good WordPress hosting companies use the most stable PHP version on their servers. However, your hosting company may be using a slightly older PHP version.

The new PHP 8.3 is 42% faster than its predecessors. That's a huge performance boost your site should take advantage of.

You can see what version of PHP your site is using by using the Version Info plugin.

Once activated, the plugin displays your PHP version in the footer of your WordPress dashboard.

PHP version in WordPress admin dashboard
If your site is using a version lower than PHP 7, ask your hosting provider to update it for you. If they can't do this, it's time to find a new WordPress hosting company .


There you have it! We hope this article helped you learn how to improve WordPress speed and performance.

Go ahead and try these techniques. Don't forget to test your site's speed before and after implementing these best practices. You'll be surprised how much these changes boost your WordPress performance.