Our WordPress website is experiencing significant performance issues including slow load times and high resource consumption. We already have caching infrastructure in place (Seraphinite), which has only partially resolved the issues. We need a backend specialist to identify bottlenecks, optimize server-side processes and database operations, implement fixes, and ensure stable operation post-optimization. Required Deliverables 1. Performance Assessment Report • Identification of all backend bottlenecks and performance issues • Resource utilization analysis (CPU, memory, database) • Root cause analysis with supporting data/metrics • Prioritized list of optimization opportunities 2. Optimization Implementation • Database query optimization • WordPress and Elementor performance tuning • Plugin conflict resolution and optimization • Backend code refactoring and improvements • Server configuration tuning • All changes tested and deployed to production • Version control with clear commit history 3. Documentation Package • Detailed log of all changes made • Before/after performance metrics • Ongoing maintenance recommendations • Rollback procedures for critical changes 4. Post-Implementation Support • Monitor for issues arising from changes • Triage and resolve any problems within agreed timeframe • Brief knowledge transfer/handoff session Technical Requirements • All work must be tested in staging before production deployment • Minimal disruption to live site operations • Code must be clean, documented, and follow best practices • Must provide rollback capability for all changes Required Skills • Strong WordPress optimization experience (core, themes, plugins) • Elementor performance optimization expertise • Database optimization (MySQL query tuning, indexing, database cleanup) • PHP performance optimization • WordPress back-end/admin panel optimization • Performance profiling and debugging tools • SiteGround hosting environment experience • Server configuration and tuning (Apache/Nginx, PHP-FPM) • Experience diagnosing plugin conflicts and resource-heavy operations Current Environment • Tech Stack: WordPress with Elementor page builder • Hosting: SiteGround • Traffic Volume: Very low (performance issues are not traffic-related) • Current Issues: • Very slow website front-end load times • Very slow WordPress admin panel/back-end • Overall loading issues throughout the site • Seraphinite caching plugin installed but only partially resolving issues Success Criteria • Measurable improvement in front-end page load times • Significant improvement in WordPress admin panel speed • Reduced server resource consumption • Stable operation with no new issues introduced • Clear documentation enabling our team to maintain improvements