I’m looking for an experienced WordPress performance expert to install and configure WP Rocket and perform high-quality, page-speed optimizations on my WordPress website using Elementor. The goal is to significantly improve load performance (especially Core Web Vitals) by optimizing JavaScript, CSS, caching, and asset loading, without causing errors, broken layouts, or functional issues. This project requires expert-level knowledge of: WP Rocket (advanced settings + exclusions) WordPress + Elementor performance tuning Critical CSS / render-blocking resources JavaScript defer/delay strategies Cache compatibility (themes/plugins/CDN) Goals Improve page load speed and Core Web Vitals (LCP, INP, CLS) Ensure critical CSS and key scripts load immediately Ensure non-critical JS/CSS is delayed/deferred safely Implement correct caching (page cache + browser cache) without serving broken pages Keep all Elementor features and interactive elements working perfectly Scope of Work 1) WP Rocket Setup Install WP Rocket and activate license Configure caching for desktop/mobile (based on best practice + site behavior) Enable browser caching and optimized cache lifetimes Set cache clearing rules and preloading strategy (sitemap, bot preload if appropriate) 2) CSS Optimization Remove unused CSS / optimize CSS delivery (safe mode if needed) Generate/configure Critical CSS (or proper “optimize CSS delivery” approach) Ensure above-the-fold styling loads correctly with no layout shifts Apply exclusions for Elementor-specific CSS where necessary 3) JavaScript Optimization Minify and combine where safe (or avoid combining if HTTP/2/3 makes it worse) Defer JavaScript execution properly Delay non-critical JavaScript (carefully configured) Create a robust list of exclusions for scripts that must not be delayed (e.g., menu, forms, sliders, tracking if required, Elementor frontend scripts when needed) Ensure no console errors and no broken interactive elements 4) Cache & Compatibility Ensure compatibility with Elementor, theme, and major plugins Handle logged-in user behavior (admin/editor) vs. visitors correctly Verify cache doesn’t break dynamic parts (forms, popups, cart/checkout if applicable) Optional: CDN integration (e.g., Cloudflare) if used, with correct rules and cache purge behavior 5) Testing & Quality Assurance Test key pages across desktop + mobile Verify: No layout issues No missing styles No broken JS functionality No critical console errors Smooth interactions (menus, popups, sliders, forms, animations, etc.) Provide a summary of changes and a list of exclusions added Deliver “before/after” metrics (e.g., PageSpeed Insights / Lighthouse) Deliverables Fully installed and configured WP Rocket Optimized JS/CSS delivery with safe exclusions Stable caching configuration Documentation: Settings overview Exclusion list (JS/CSS) and reasoning Maintenance notes (what to do when updating theme/plugins) Requirements (Expert Needed) Please apply only if you: Have proven experience optimizing WordPress + Elementor sites Understand how to troubleshoot render-blocking resources and script conflicts Can deliver performance improvements without breaking functionality Can communicate clearly and document what you changed Access / Info I Will Provide WordPress admin access WP Rocket license (if needed) Staging site access (preferred) or maintenance window on live site List of the most important pages to optimize first Success Criteria Faster initial render and improved Core Web Vitals Critical resources load immediately; non-critical resources delayed safely Zero broken functions, layout issues, or loading errors