WordPress / WooCommerce Performance Optimization (LiteSpeed + Cloudflare) Project Description I’m looking for an experienced WordPress performance expert to diagnose and fix slow website performance on my WooCommerce store. Current setup (already in place): WordPress + WooCommerce Flatsome theme LiteSpeed Enterprise server LiteSpeed Cache plugin already configured Cloudflare CDN already active and configured Dedicated server environment I am not looking for basic setup. I need advanced performance optimization and troubleshooting. Main Issues Slow page load (homepage, product pages, category pages) Too many JS and CSS requests Low scores in GTmetrix and PageSpeed Insights Some plugins loading scripts and database queries on pages where they are not needed Scope of Work The freelancer must: Perform a full performance audit Use Query Monitor, GTmetrix, and PageSpeed Insights Identify slow plugins, heavy database queries, and blocking scripts Plugin-level optimization Identify plugins causing performance issues Disable unnecessary plugin scripts per page type (homepage, product, category, cart, checkout) Use Plugin Organizer or equivalent method (no plugin removal without approval) Asset optimization Fine-tune CSS and JS loading (defer, combine, minify where safe) Reduce HTTP requests Fix render-blocking resources Cache and CDN tuning (optimization, not setup) Fine-tune existing LiteSpeed Cache configuration Fine-tune existing Cloudflare configuration Ensure proper browser caching, Brotli/Gzip, and expires headers WooCommerce-specific optimization Ensure cart and checkout functionality is not affected Optimize WooCommerce scripts loading behavior Improve TTFB and server response time Important Rules Do not break checkout, cart, filters, or pricing logic Do not install heavy performance plugins (WP Rocket, NitroPack, etc.) Do not remove existing plugins without approval Work must be done on staging first, then applied to the live site All changes must be documented and explained clearly Expected Results Faster page load times Improved GTmetrix and PageSpeed scores Reduced JS and CSS requests Stable WooCommerce functionality Required Experience Apply only if you have: Proven experience optimizing WooCommerce stores Hands-on experience with LiteSpeed servers and Cloudflare Ability to analyze Query Monitor data Past performance optimization work (links or screenshots)