100+ sites

About the expert

WordPress Speed Optimization Expert: meet Maryam

I'm Maryam, a WordPress speed optimization expert and specialist. For 3+ years I've done one thing: making slow WordPress sites fast and keeping them that way. I've optimized 100+ sites for Core Web Vitals, mobile PageSpeed, caching, images, CSS, JavaScript, and database cleanup.

Plenty of people can chase a single good test score. What I care about is the site staying quick and usable after I'm gone, without the design breaking or a plugin update wiping out the gains. One store I optimized went from 45 to 98 on PageSpeed, and its owner saw sales climb the same month.

100+

Sites Optimized

4.5/5

Across 60 Reviews

3+

Years On Speed

90+

PageSpeed Score

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Updated June 2026 · Remote, worldwide

My focus

Why do I focus only on WordPress speed?

Early on I built and maintained whole WordPress sites, and the same complaint kept coming back: it's slow. So I narrowed down to the one thing nobody else could fix, and stayed there.

Because I run the same checks every day, I spot the usual culprits fast and prove the result against real Core Web Vitals instead of a single clean lab score. The portfolio shows the before-and-after.

How I actually work

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Diagnose with Query Monitor and PageSpeed before touching a setting

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Fix the real bottleneck, not five caching plugins on a hunch

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Test on a throttled mobile connection, where visitors really are

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Confirm the numbers hold up over time, not just on launch day

Same method on every site, so nothing gets skipped.

Core expertise

What does a WordPress speed optimization specialist do?

A slow site is rarely one problem. Here's where I dig, in the order the data usually points me.

Core Web Vitals

I tune LCP, INP, and CLS so your pages pass Google's field data, not just a clean lab score.

Database cleanup

I clear a bloated options table, heavy autoloaded data, and orphaned post meta, then index what's left.

Image delivery

I convert images to WebP or AVIF, size them properly, and lazy-load anything below the fold.

CSS and JavaScript

I strip render-blocking files, defer what the first paint doesn't need, and trim per-page plugin assets.

Caching and TTFB

Page caching, object caching, and a CDN bring time to first byte down so the host isn't the slow part.

Mobile performance

I test mobile first on a throttled connection, where most visitors land, then confirm desktop holds.

My process

How do I speed up a WordPress site?

The same four steps every time, so nothing gets skipped and you can see exactly what changed and why.

Start with a free audit

1

Find the real bottleneck. Query Monitor and PageSpeed Insights show what's actually slow, instead of guesswork.

2

Fix the back end first. Caching, object caching, database cleanup, and a CDN bring server response down.

3

Trim the front end. Images to WebP or AVIF, critical CSS, deferred JavaScript, and lighter plugin output.

4

Test, then protect it. Re-test on throttled mobile, confirm the design is intact, and leave you with support.

Skills and tools

What am I actually good at?

No invented certificates here, just the tools and stacks I work with day in, day out.

Caching plugins

I configure WP Rocket, LiteSpeed Cache, and W3 Total Cache to suit each host, not the defaults.

Core Web Vitals

I read CrUX field data and Lighthouse together, so fixes hold up in Search Console, not one test run.

CDN and edge

I set up Cloudflare and Bunny so static files and images load from a server close to your visitor.

Builders and stores

Elementor, Divi, and WooCommerce each add weight. I know where they slow down and how to trim it safely.

What you can count on

What do you get when we work together?

Three promises on every single project. Your design stays exactly as it looks, your functionality is treated as non-negotiable, and you always know what changed.

You get a plain list of what I changed and why, plus six months of support so a routine plugin update doesn't quietly undo the gains. See the full optimization service or check pricing.

Work with me

Your design stays intact

✓ Checked

6 months of free support

✓ Included

Clear scope, no surprises

✓ Always

Agency or freelancer

Should you hire an agency or a WordPress speed expert?

If you want one accountable person doing the actual work, a specialist freelancer beats a marketplace gig or a big agency where speed is one service among dozens. Here's an honest side by side.

Factor

Agency or marketplace gig

Hiring Maryam directly

Who does the work

Often a rotating junior or an unvetted gig seller

The same named expert, start to finish, on every project

Focus

Speed is one line item among dozens of services

WordPress speed only, for 3+ years across 100+ sites

Accountability

A ticket queue and a shared support address

One person who answers you and owns the result

Proof of results

Stock badges and vague before-and-after promises

A real PageSpeed report plus 4.5 out of 5 from 60 reviews

What it costs

Hourly rates that climb with every revision

One-time fix from $149, no subscription to stay fast

Not sure yet? Start with a free speed test and I'll tell you honestly what's slowing your site down and whether you even need me.

Your questions answered

Frequently asked questions

Who is Maryam, the WordPress speed optimization specialist? +

I'm a freelance WordPress speed optimization specialist with 3+ years spent only on performance work. I've optimized 100+ sites, from small blogs to busy WooCommerce stores, and I work entirely remotely through my Upwork profile.

How do you optimize a WordPress site's speed? +

I start by running Query Monitor and a PageSpeed test to find the real bottleneck, then work through caching, images, CSS and JavaScript, the database, and the CDN in that order. The full method lives on my WordPress speed optimization service page.

What tools do you use to test WordPress speed? +

I lean on Google PageSpeed Insights and CrUX field data for Core Web Vitals, GTmetrix for the request waterfall, and Query Monitor for slow database queries. You can run a free speed audit on your own site before we talk.

How much does WordPress speed optimization cost? +

Packages start at $149 and scale with the size of the site, so a single blog costs a lot less than a large store. My pricing page breaks down exactly what's included in each tier.

Do you work remotely? +

Yes. Every project runs remotely over Upwork and async messaging, so it doesn't matter where you're based. I send updates and a clear summary of changes as I go, and we don't need a call unless you'd prefer one.

How do I hire you for WordPress speed optimization? +

Send your site URL through my Upwork profile and I'll reply with a quick assessment and a quote. It's worth reading the client reviews first to see the kind of results you can expect.

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