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RapidLoad Documentation

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Documentation for RapidLoad, a WordPress plugin designed to optimize website speed. Includes guides on installation, the Quick Wizard, and custom settings for CSS optimization (Critical CSS, Minify CSS, Unused CSS), JS optimization (Defer and Delay JS), image optimization (Lazy Loading, Next-Gen Images), and cache and CDN configuration.

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What's inside RapidLoad

  1. Overview of RapidLoad Page Cache

    Page Cache is a performance optimization technique that stores the fully rendered HTML of web pages as static files on the server's disk. This allows RapidLoad to serve pages directly to visitors without regenerating them via dynamic rendering, database queries, or on-the-fly compression, resulting in faster load times, reduced server load, and improved Core Web Vitals (specifically TTFB and LCP).

  2. Overview of RapidLoad WordPress Plugin

    RapidLoad is a WordPress plugin designed to improve website speed and Core Web Vitals. It achieves this by removing unused CSS, minifying files, enabling caching, and serving assets through a CDN.

  3. Overview of RapidLoad CDN features

    RapidLoad's CDN distributes static assets (images, CSS, JavaScript, and videos) across a global network of servers to reduce latency and server load. Key features include:

    • Automatic Optimization: Content is automatically optimized for delivery.
    • Edge Caching: Assets are cached at edge locations nearest to the user.
    • Security: Provides DDoS protection and SSL encryption.
    • SEO Benefits: Improves Core Web Vitals like LCP and FID by reducing load times.

  4. Use AI features in RapidLoad 3.0

    RapidLoad 3.0 introduces several AI-powered tools for performance management:

    • AI Diagnostics: Used for performance analysis.
    • AI Prediction: Provides optimization recommendations.
    • AI Chat: Provides optimization and troubleshooting support; accessible directly from the Dashboard.

  5. Manage connected sites and licenses in RapidLoad

    To manage your licenses and connected sites:

    1. Navigate to the Overview section of your RapidLoad account.
    2. Locate the Connected and Active Sites list to see all linked sites.
    3. Deactivate unused sites to free up quota.

    If the license quota is reached, you must upgrade your subscription to connect additional sites.

  6. Upgrade or downgrade your RapidLoad subscription

    To change your RapidLoad plan to connect more websites or reduce your subscription level, follow these steps:

    1. Log in to your RapidLoad account.
    2. Navigate to the Overview section.
    3. Click the Manage Subscription button.
    4. Select either Upgrade (to increase the number of connected websites) or Downgrade.
    5. Confirm the selection to apply the changes.

  7. Understand RapidLoad automatic renewal behavior

    RapidLoad uses Stripe to securely save payment information for automatic renewals to prevent service interruptions. Unless opted out, subscriptions renew based on their type:

    • Yearly Subscriptions: Renew every 12 months.
    • Monthly Subscriptions: Renew every 30 or 31 days.

    Notifications:

    • A reminder email is sent 14 days before expiration detailing the amount and billing date.
    • A confirmation email is sent once the payment is successfully processed.

  8. Understand how RapidLoad handles Next-Gen Image delivery

    RapidLoad automates the delivery of modern image formats through a four-step process:

    1. Automatic Conversion: Images are converted to WebP and AVIF without modifying the original source files.
    2. Compatibility Check: The system detects the browser's capabilities and only serves next-gen formats to supported devices.
    3. CDN Delivery: Optimized images are delivered via RapidLoad's CDN for efficiency.
    4. Fallback: If a browser does not support modern formats, the original image is served instead.

  10. Understand how RapidLoad Minify JS optimizes JavaScript

    RapidLoad Minify JS reduces file size and improves loading speed by removing unnecessary whitespace, comments, and formatting from JavaScript code. It processes both external .js files found in the DOM and inline JavaScript within <script> tags.

    Key operational details:

    • Storage: Minified files are stored at wp-content/cache/rapidload/min-js/{file-name}-{file-content-hash}.min.js. Inline JavaScript is minified in real-time and not saved as a file.
    • Replacement: Original files are replaced by the minified versions in the page source. For example, .../js/script.js?ver=6.3.2 becomes .../cache/rapidload/min-js/script-9a7d09a200c6.min.js.
    • Cache Invalidation: Files are automatically re-minified if the original file version changes. Users can manually clear the cache via the Clear CSS/JS/Font Optimizations button in the WordPress dashboard admin bar.

  11. Cancel your RapidLoad subscription

    To cancel your RapidLoad subscription and stop automatic renewal, follow these steps:

    1. Log in to your RapidLoad account.
    2. Navigate to the Overview section.
    3. Click the Manage Subscription button.
    4. Select Cancel Subscription.

    Canceling the subscription stops automatic renewal, but the subscription remains active and all features remain accessible until the end of the current billing period (e.g., if a yearly package is canceled after one month, access continues for the remaining 11 months).

  12. Configure site optimizations in RapidLoad Speed Settings

    The Speed Settings section is used to manage the RapidLoad plugin's optimization behavior through three primary areas:

    • Performance Gears & Customize Settings: Use 'gears' for immediate activation of specific optimization feature sets or manually customize individual settings.
    • Audits: Review site audits categorized by 'Opportunities' and 'Diagnostics' to identify factors impacting the performance score.
    • AI Diagnostics: Generate an AI-powered report that identifies current site optimization issues and provides specific solutions.