- NewspaperWP Rocket and Newspaper Theme: Optimization Guide
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Hi, I released my Page speed guide for the Newspaper theme back in 2017. This is the 2023 version for the same.
My Website: https://medicforyou.in
Current Stats:
1. Pagespeed Mobile
2. Pagespeed Desktop
3. GTMetrix
4. Pingdom
Resources used:
Plugins
1. Ad Inserter
2. Akismet
3. Contact Form 7
4. Converter for Media
5. Formidable Forms
6. Formidable Forms Pro (Paid)
7. Inline Related Posts
8. Jetpack
9. LuckyWP Table of Contents
10. RankMath (free version)
11. Regenerate Thumbnails
12. tagDIV Cloud Library
13. tagDIV Composer
14. tagDIV Mobile Theme
15. tagDIV Social Counter
16. Wordfence Security
17. WP Rocket
18. wpDiscuz
CDN– Only Cloudfare Free with tweaks and rules
Hosting– GoDaddy (sucks but will switch later)
Plugin Based Tweaks Worth Mentioning
1. Ad Inserter
Newspaper mobile does not provide extended in-article ads. This is why I switched to Ad-inserter to apply rules to mobile and desktop versions. Works like a charm.
4. Converter for Media
Free webP conversion recommended by Google. Lightweight and also converts your previously uploaded files to webP as well.
6. Formidable Forms Pro- Paid
I bought this to have a quiz and calculator. To be honest, I spent more than 30 hours but still could not learn the conditional tags and essential formatting. Regardless, this is broken on the mobile theme plugin and has a drastic speed impact on the page. Definitely not recommended.
8. Jetpack
I am still to figure out what is the role of Jetpack in SEO and speed. Anyways, I have kept it to not destroy my existing SEO.
11. Regenerate thumbnails
I would recommend regenerating all thumbnails at a time when your visitors are not active on the website. It has some memory usage and should be done in a free environment.
MOST IMPORTANT
I browsed through forums to find that TD Standard Pack is not an essential plugin if you know how to develop your theme properly using TD Composer.
I was already using pre-installed templates. So, I simply deactivated the plugin to check if any pages were broken. Since there were none, I deleted the plugin.
It has huge speed impact and I definitely recommend creating your own templates rather than relying on the easy way out. Additionally, I would recommend you start with a pre-built website, and start editing the following Cloud Templates:
14. tagDIV Mobile Theme
If you have to choose performance over quality, I’d recommend quickly installing this plugin. It is tempting to give your users a wonderful experience, but at what cost? Reduced speed only drops your visitors from search engines. Most of us are bloggers, meaning we rely on Google and Bing for our visitors (in long term). I’d recommend using it without caring for those beautiful blocks or glittering images.
16. Wordfence Security
If you are on a shared hosting like me and using Wordfence, I would suggest you enable performance tweaks.
17. WP Rocket
I used AutoOptimize and various other plugins to speedily my website. I did achieve results, but the “remove unused CSS” is beyond my scope. It requires hours of finding the CSS and deleting them. Even if you understand what I am saying, you are still bound to make mistakes.
I switched to WP Rocket a few months back. It cost me 59 USD for a year. What did I get? Here are tweaks that I was not able to achieve previously (the rest all can be achieved with free plugins):
18. WpDiscuz
The CSS files are annoying and I believe minifying CSS and loading
wpDiscuz> Settings> General Settings> Enable Use WordPress native AJAX functions and Minify JS and CSS Files to Optimize Page Loading Speed.
If you have not installed it yet, I highly recommend you don’t get lured by it. Stick to traditional Comments from WordPress itself. They won’t cost you any speed damage.
Cloudfare Optimizations
I would not go much into detail about this. But I will summarize what I have done:
1. Optimization Tab- Tick marked all options except AMP URL and Rocket Loader (only if you are using WP Rocket because it will break your search button and menu on mobile with a Newspaper theme).
2. Caching- Tickmarked all except Always Online and Development mode.
3. Rules- I have set two rules which make Cloudfare cache all contents on my website except my admin panel. You can set them using the following image, make sure you replace your website name with www or without www (and no HTTP or HTTPS) and in THE ORDER THEY ARE (ByPass at 1st, Cache everything at 2nd).
Image:
4. Scrape Shield- Tick marked all of the available features (3 in total).
Currently, my concerns revolve around the following:
I hope this guide helps you all. Please leave any feedback or queries. Best of luck fellas.
Thanks! I did a fresh install and removed most of the unnecessary elements.
Apart from that, I used Wp rocket “remove unused css” feature for first time without actually breaking the site (except the search and menu on mobile I need to fix).
Also, used Cloudfare cache everything. Will try to write how I achieved 100% (mobile and desktop) on pageinsights and 100 on gtmetrix but 93 on pingdom.
Hello @iamjinnpk ,
Please deactivate the mobile theme plugin, purge the cache and check the results.
Please check this topic where I explained each mobile version -> https://forum.tagdiv.com/topic/mobile-version-not-working-properly-2/ and choose your mobile version.
Thank you!
Seems like an error of cache plugin. Try to purge url and clear cache.
Hi,
Usually, this happens with cache plugins. If the cache plugin does not have mobile support, then the mobile theme version can be delivered instead.
The solution would be to use the recommended WP Super Cache plugin instead and activate these settings (especially the mobile device support): https://forum.tagdiv.com/cache-plugin-install-and-configure/
Thank you!
Hi,
I was using 10 Web Booster Caching, I have disabled its caching feature only and instead installed wp super cache.
The Plugins I have now
10Web Booster
410 for WordPress
Auto Image Attributes
Cloudflare
EWWW Image Optimizer
Head & Footer Code
Instant Indexing
Loginizer
MC4WP: Mailchimp for WordPress
NicheTable
Rank Math SEO
Really Simple SSL
Simple Social Icons
Site Kit by Google
Spectra
tagDiv
UpdraftPlus
WebP Express
WP Super Cache
I am testing with the WP Super Cache, so far no problem, but a new thing happend today. when I opened the main domain in browser it kept opening a blog post (just like redirect). I tried incognito and same blogpost was opening so I deleted the cache 🙂 and the homepage is now visible/working.
This site needs a doctor lol.
Hello,
It seems you have a plugin for css -> https://i.imgur.com/9gb8UST.png; please disable the option, clear the cache and check the results.
Thank you!
Hello,
Usually, this happens with cache plugins. If the cache plugin does not have mobile support, then the mobile theme version can be delivered instead.
The solution would be to use the recommended WP Super Cache plugin instead and activate these settings (especially the mobile device support): https://forum.tagdiv.com/cache-plugin-install-and-configure/
Also, please make sure you have enabled the mobile cache if the plugin has this option and check if you don’t create an object cache file on the backend -> https://forum.tagdiv.com/general-options-may-interfere-newspaper-theme/
Thank you!
Hello,
Please let me know what cache plugin you use. Did you use a plugin to minify the css/js?
Thank you!
Hi,
There are many optimization guides provided by our users here in the forum, some made by us; you could check some of them
– https://forum.tagdiv.com/cache-plugin-install-and-configure/
– https://forum.tagdiv.com/how-to-make-the-site-faster/
– https://forum.tagdiv.com/topic/high-number-of-ajax-request/
– https://www.infophilic.com/get-almost-100-pagespeed-newspaper-theme/
– https://forum.tagdiv.com/topic/score-100100-pagespeed-with-newspaper-wordpress-theme/
– https://www.andraware.com/wp-rocket-for-newspaper-theme/
– https://spraythemes.com/newspaper-theme/how-to-speed-up-the-newspaper-wordpress-theme-using-wp-rocket/
– https://forum.tagdiv.com/topic/newspaper-theme-speedify-your-website/
– https://forum.tagdiv.com/topic/tutorial-chriss-custom-optimizations-for-functions-php-etc/
– https://forum.tagdiv.com/cloudflare-cdn/
– https://forum.tagdiv.com/topic/theme-causing-high-cpu-usage-2/
– https://forum.tagdiv.com/topic/sql-querys-high-cpu/
– https://forum.tagdiv.com/topic/newspaper-theme-slow-to-respond/
– https://premium.wpmudev.org/blog/optimizing-your-wordpress-database-a-complete-guide/
– https://underconstructionpage.com/optimize-wordpress-database/
– https://crunchify.com/better-optimize-wordpress-database-all-in-one-guide/
Also, pagespeed is not covered by support -> https://forum.tagdiv.com/newspaper-theme-support/
Thank you!
The speed of the news paper theme site is fine on PC, but the speed on mobile is not too serious.
First page load takes 5-6 seconds. Also, isn’t it wrong that the PC has no problem but the problem only occurs on mobile? This is a completely different result from the news paper advertisement.
After installing the cache plugin recommended by Newspaper ① WP Super Cache, ② EWWW Image Optimizer plugin, we applied the same method that Newspaper recommended setting.
But the problem is not getting better.
My site address is duweek.com
Hi,
When I clear Cache, the theme is perfectly normal but when I come back after some time the blocks get messed up.
Attaching a Screenshot: Click here
Website: technorology.com
Please help
Thanks
Hello,
the home page of my website, is displayed on the PC monitor like the mobile version. A few days ago I added the W3 Total Cache plugin but it doesn’t seem to give any problems. I also tried clearing the cache and disabling the plugin but it still shows me the Smartphone version. Only the Home Page, the other pages are displayed normally.
Can anyone explain to me the reason please?
Newspaper 12.1.1
Thank you very much
Hi,
Have you tried to see that a plugin conflict does not cause this issue?
Usually, this issue is caused by a plugin conflict; please do a test using the theme plugins, clear all cache, and see if the problem persists.
Thank you!
Hi,
Please check if you made the settings like in our guide -> https://forum.tagdiv.com/autoptimize-install-configuration/
There are many optimization guides provided by our users here in the forum, some made by us; you could check some of them
– https://forum.tagdiv.com/cache-plugin-install-and-configure/
– https://forum.tagdiv.com/how-to-make-the-site-faster/
– https://forum.tagdiv.com/topic/high-number-of-ajax-request/
– https://www.infophilic.com/get-almost-100-pagespeed-newspaper-theme/
– https://forum.tagdiv.com/topic/score-100100-pagespeed-with-newspaper-wordpress-theme/
– https://www.andraware.com/wp-rocket-for-newspaper-theme/
– https://spraythemes.com/newspaper-theme/how-to-speed-up-the-newspaper-wordpress-theme-using-wp-rocket/
– https://forum.tagdiv.com/topic/newspaper-theme-speedify-your-website/
– https://forum.tagdiv.com/topic/tutorial-chriss-custom-optimizations-for-functions-php-etc/
– https://forum.tagdiv.com/cloudflare-cdn/
– https://forum.tagdiv.com/topic/theme-causing-high-cpu-usage-2/
– https://forum.tagdiv.com/topic/sql-querys-high-cpu/
– https://forum.tagdiv.com/topic/newspaper-theme-slow-to-respond/
– https://premium.wpmudev.org/blog/optimizing-your-wordpress-database-a-complete-guide/
– https://underconstructionpage.com/optimize-wordpress-database/
– https://crunchify.com/better-optimize-wordpress-database-all-in-one-guide/
Maybe your hosting provider can provide some advice as well.
Thank you!
Hello,
I just verified your website, and now you have the sidebar in the Single Post Template and on the page -> https://i.imgur.com/G8a7x6s.jpg -> https://i.imgur.com/yyg4iSW.jpg
Maybe the problem was related to the cache plugin.
Thank you!
Hello @dopamedia !
Try to reinstall the Opt-in Builder:
1. disable it
2. uninstall(delete) it
3. clear cache (if cache plugin exists)
4. install it
5. activate it
6. clear cache (if cache plugin exists)
Deactivate ALL plugins except tagDiv ones, also if you are using a cache plugin, deactivate it, clear all cache and try again.
Make sure you have the Standard Pack plugin install and activated if you use default templates.
Let me know the results!
Thank you!
Hello @SebGrobowski!
I recommend you to use the PHP 7.4 version. Also, make sure that you use Standard Pack plugin. Make sure that all the requirements are done as you can see here: https://forum.tagdiv.com/requirements-for-newspaper/
If the problem persists, then the issue can be from a plugin conflict or a cache issue, that’s why, we recommend first to deactivate ALL plugins except tagDiv ones, also if you are using a cache plugin, deactivate it and see the results.
Thank you!
Hello,
Please make sure this code is set in .htaccess => https://www.screencast.com/t/YMLZf32uQ
Have you checked for admin-ajax error? Please verify the console when you try to import the template, usually, it displays a 403 or 404 error.
If you don’t use a security plugin, please ask your host about this, maybe you have a security module that blocks this.
If you use a plugin like Wordfence please set it in learning mode.
Also, make sure that you do not have a plugin conflict, please deactivate ALL plugins except tagDiv plugins, also if you are using a child theme or cache plugin, deactivate them, clear all cache and try again.
Let me know the results!
Thank you!
Hi,
It seems you have some plugins to minify the css and js https://i.imgur.com/MN89x1t.png; maybe this interferes with the theme.
Please deactivate the option, clear the cache and check the results.
Thank you!
Hi,
You need to add the favicon, in Theme Panel -> Header -> Logo and Favicon => https://www.screencast.com/t/H4ucPC2wwz
Also, on the homepage there’s an option Customize icon => https://www.screencast.com/t/I2uVvP4b -> Site identity -> Site icon -> Change image -> publish => https://www.screencast.com/t/lY9WEOZEj
Please make sure that you have cleared your cache.
Also, you can check this article https://developers.google.com/search/docs/advanced/appearance/favicon-in-search
Thank you!
Hello,
This sounds like a caching issue.You can check if is a plugin conflict by checking only with the theme plugins enabled. But since you say when you are logged was working correctly, then it can also be a cache or object cache https://forum.tagdiv.com/general-options-may-interfere-newspaper-theme/.
Thank you!
Hello,
I have a problem with majesticanimals.net. In admin, all is good, i see the last posts , themes, everythings is ok.
If i access as user, the page is blocked in past, it shows an old cache in front page. if i go to categories, i see the last posts. the problem is just on front page.
thanks
Hello,
Check if there is an object cache applied on the backend. Here is a guide that will help you with this: https://forum.tagdiv.com/general-options-may-interfere-newspaper-theme/. After the object cache file is removed, the theme will remain activated. If the issue is still there, we need your cpanel URL and credentials via email at contact@tagdiv.com
Thank you!
Hello @mita!
We have a guide with some tips on why our Composer is not working properly; please check it here: https://forum.tagdiv.com/tagdiv-composer-not-working/.
Examine some other potential interfering factors: https://forum.tagdiv.com/general-options-may-interfere-newspaper-theme/
If that problem is still there, then please execute these steps:
1. deactivate TagDiv Composer
2. uninstall (delete) TagDiv Composer
3. clear cache (if a cache plugin is present).
4. install TagDiv Composer
5. activate TagDiv Composer
6. clear cache (if a cache plugin is present).
Sometimes, the issue can be from a plugin conflict or a cache issue. That’s why we recommend first deactivating ALL plugins except tagDiv ones; if you are using a cache plugin, deactivate it, clear all cache (also from your browser), and see the results.
Thank you!
