What are static files in WordPress?
We use the term assets to describe all static files that your web server sends to visitors and fall into three types: javascripts, stylesheets and images. The former two are usually enqueued in our plugins and themes while the latter are uploaded through the media library.
Where do I serve static files?
Serve static files Static files are stored within the project’s web root directory. The default directory is {content root}/wwwroot , but it can be changed with the UseWebRoot method. For more information, see Content root and Web root.
What does it mean to have a static site in WordPress?
If you’re still confused by what this term means, a static site means that you decouple WordPress from the front-end of your site by using WordPress to generate a set of static HTML files. You can then take these HTML files and host them anywhere, even on a completely separate host from your WordPress install.
Can a WordPress website serve static content from a cookieless domain?
If you’re serious about optimising a WordPress website for speed, then you need to setup your website to serve the static content, such as images and css files, from a cookieless domain.
How can I speed up my WordPress page load?
This will speed up your page loads by reducing unnecessary traffic and distributing the traffic across more two addresses instead of one, working around the limit that browsers place on how many simultaneous requests can be made on each address.
How many WordPress sites can I host on Cloudflare?
Your Cloudflare Workers plan is priced per-request, and because you can host up to thirty sites on your account, serving a high number of static WordPress sites can be an order of magnitude cheaper on Workers. We’re super excited about the future of Workers and WordPress, and we’d love to hear about what you’re building with them!