Performance

Ever hit a wall with slow WordPress reports? We did—and here’s how we smashed through it.

Adding a Google Map to your WordPress site is a great way to show a location, storefront, event venue, or office address. But if you’re using the Google Maps JavaScript API, you might be loading more than you need—especially if your map is just for display, not interaction.

We were tasked with rebuilding a client’s site—not redesigning, not rebranding, but faithfully recreating it on a better, faster platform. The goal: preserve the existing design while improving performance, maintainability, scalability, and crucially, optimising for mobile responsiveness.

If you’re experiencing sluggish performance when developing websites locally, you’re not alone. Slow localhost load times can drastically slow down your development process, creating frustration and reducing productivity.