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We run a content-heavy news platform on WordPress using the Newsy Theme. We are looking for a highly experienced WordPress performance specialist to: Redesign key sections (clean, modern, fast UX) Significantly improve page speed (desktop + mobile) Optimize site without breaking Mediavine ads Ensure zero conflicts with existing cron jobs (cPanel-based) This is not a basic dev job — we need someone who understands performance engineering + ad-tech constraints + publishing workflows. Key Objectives Mobile PageSpeed: 80+ Desktop PageSpeed: 90+ Core Web Vitals: LCP < 2.5s CLS < 0.1 (critical due to ads) INP optimized Scope of Work 1. Performance Optimization Eliminate render-blocking resources Defer/delay non-critical JavaScript Optimize CSS delivery Image optimization (next-gen formats, lazy loading) Font optimization (preload, subset) 2. Mediavine-Safe Optimization (CRITICAL) Ensure ads load correctly with no revenue impact Prevent CLS shifts from ad placements Maintain proper script execution order 3. Caching & Server Optimization Setup/optimize caching (e.g. WP Rocket / LiteSpeed / similar) Object caching (Redis preferred if applicable) CDN setup (if needed) Brotli/GZIP compression 4. Theme & Frontend Optimization (Newsy) Reduce DOM size Remove unused widgets/modules Optimize homepage & category pages (high traffic areas) Improve mobile UX 5. Database & Backend Clean autoloaded data Optimize database queries Audit and ensure cron jobs run efficiently without duplication 6. SEO & Structure Improve schema (NewsArticle, Article) Optimize internal linking Fix crawl inefficiencies Work with plugins like Yoast SEO or RankMath Constraints (Non-Negotiable) Site runs Mediavine ads → DO NOT break ad delivery Site uses cron jobs → NO interference Work must be done on staging first, then deployed Requirements You MUST: Have proven experience with WordPress performance optimization Have worked on Mediavine-enabled sites (share examples) Understand Core Web Vitals deeply Be comfortable working with news/content-heavy sites Follow a structured workflow (audit → staging → deploy) To Apply, Answer These: Share 3 live websites you’ve optimized (preferably with ads) Have you worked with Mediavine? What challenges did you face? How do you reduce CLS caused by ads? What caching + performance stack would you recommend for our case? Your approach to optimizing a cron-heavy WordPress setup Estimated timeline for full optimization
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As an experienced WordPress developer with a specialization in performance optimization, I offer you the ideal blend of skills and expertise. Having worked extensively on news and content-based websites like yours, including similar platforms running Mediavine ads, I understand firsthand the challenges faced in reconciling performance engineering with ad-tech requirements and publishing workflows. Lastly, my estimated timeline for delivering full optimization aligns with quality results – within a reasonable time frame without compromising your desired objectives. Get ready for 80+ Mobile PageSpeed score, 90+ on Desktop PageSpeed and top-tier Core Web Vitals measurements! To wrap it all up: Reliability? Check. Expertise? Check. Sticking to deadlines? Absolutely check! Let's transform your Newsy Theme platform into the high-performing site you envision!
₹7,000 INR in 7 days
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Hello there, we are a team of Full Stack Web and Mobile App Developers. Please, send me a message to discuss the work and finish in no time. Thanks Ashish Kumar.
₹7,000 INR in 7 days
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Hello, I can optimize your Newsy-based WordPress news platform for high performance while keeping Mediavine ads fully intact and stable. I have worked on content-heavy sites with ad networks where balancing speed and revenue is critical. I follow a structured approach starting with a full audit then staging optimization and safe deployment. I will improve Core Web Vitals by eliminating render blocking resources, optimizing CSS and JavaScript delivery, and implementing advanced image and font strategies. For Mediavine, I ensure reserved ad spaces, proper script sequencing, and layout stability to keep CLS below target without affecting revenue. I will configure caching using WP Rocket or LiteSpeed with Redis object caching and CDN integration for faster global delivery. Database and backend will be optimized by cleaning autoload data, improving queries, and stabilizing cron jobs without duplication or conflicts. Homepage and category pages will be redesigned for a clean fast UX with reduced DOM and better mobile experience. I have handled ad related CLS issues by pre allocating space and delaying non critical elements while preserving ad load timing. Estimated timeline is 5 to 7 days including audit staging optimization testing and deployment.
₹10,000 INR in 7 days
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Hello! I am a WordPress performance specialist with deep expertise in speed optimization, Newsy theme customization, and ad-tech compatible optimization. This is a technical project and I understand the constraints perfectly. Here is what I will deliver: ✅ Newsy theme redesign of key sections for a clean, modern, fast UX ✅ Significant page speed improvements (desktop + mobile) using advanced caching, code optimization, and image optimization ✅ Mediavine ad integration preserved and optimized — zero conflicts with ad placements ✅ cron job audit to ensure zero conflicts with existing cPanel-based cron jobs ✅ WordPress performance engineering: PHP-FPM, object caching, query optimization ✅ Lazy loading for images and non-critical scripts ✅ Google Core Web Vitals improvement (LCP, CLS, FID) ✅ Full testing on desktop and mobile with before/after speed report I understand this is NOT a basic dev job. I have experience with publishing platforms, Mediavine ad setups, and WordPress performance engineering at a technical level — not just installing speed plugins. Bid: ₹7,000 INR | Timeline: 7 days Ready to start immediately. Let us make your news platform blazing fast without breaking Mediavine!
₹7,000 INR in 7 days
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Hi, I specialize in high-traffic WordPress performance optimization, especially ad-heavy publishing sites. I’ve improved sites to 90+ PageSpeed while preserving Mediavine revenue by controlling script execution, reserving ad slots, and minimizing CLS. Yes, I’ve worked with Mediavine—main challenge is CLS and script order. I use WP Rocket/LiteSpeed + Redis + CDN. Cron optimization includes audit, deduplication, and scheduling fixes. Full workflow: audit → staging → deploy. Estimated timeline: 7–10 days. Khuzema
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Hi, I’m an 8+ years experienced WordPress performance engineer specializing in high-traffic, ad-driven publishing platforms. Relevant Experience (Live Examples available on request) Optimized news/media sites with heavy ad stacks (including Mediavine-like setups Achieved 85–95+ PageSpeed scores while preserving ad revenue Improved Core Web Vitals (LCP <2.5s, CLS <0.1) on content-heavy portals Mediavine Experience Yes — key challenges include CLS from dynamic ad slots, script priority conflicts, and render delays. I handle this via: Reserved ad slot dimensions + placeholder containers Proper script sequencing (no aggressive defer on critical ad scripts) Lazy loading + intersection observers tuned for ads CLS Reduction (Ads) Fixed-height containers / aspect-ratio boxes Preloading critical layout CSS Avoiding late DOM injections above fold Recommended Stack WP Rocket or LiteSpeed (depending on server) Cloudflare CDN (with APO if suitable) Redis object caching Brotli compression + HTTP/2/3 Cron Optimization Audit wp-cron → shift to real server cron (cPanel) Remove duplicate hooks, optimize intervals Monitor long-running jobs to prevent overlap Approach Audit → staging optimization → CWV tuning → ad-safe testing → deploy Timeline 5–8 days for full optimization + validation I can significantly improve speed while keeping Mediavine revenue intact. Let’s connect and collaborate.
₹12,000 INR in 7 days
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As a performance-focused WordPress professional with extensive experience optimizing high-traffic sites, I am well-poised to tackle the redesign, speed and optimization challenges your news platform presents. I am familiar an optimized site is essential for successful ad delivery, hence I can ensure a smooth transition without impacting your Mediavine revenue. Working on staging first is already in line with my protocol – checking and re-checking until the end product is as close as perfect In terms of caching & server optimization, WP Rocket has consistently proven effective for caching but should that not be adequate, I can find the most suitable WP cache management like LiteSpeed from my repository. Assumingly, since performance is crucial to your type of platform, Brotli/GZIP compression could also contribute significantly towards faster load time and ETL cycles. To wrap it up, our methodology aligns perfectly; auditing, staging and deploying. With your whole structure in mind, including cron jobs running efficiently without duplications or interference during the optimization is a skill we treasure at Zayer Tech
₹7,000 INR in 7 days
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As an experienced WordPress performance specialist, I understand the unique challenges faced by content-heavy news websites like yours and the crucial role that Mediavine ads play in your revenue stream. I've optimized several live websites, leveraging techniques such as eliminating render-blocking resources, deferring non-critical JavaScript, and optimizing CSS delivery to greatly improve page speed while ensuring zero interference with ad placement and cron jobs. In fact, I've specific experience with Mediavine-enabled sites that had similar constraints. One aspect I emphasize heavily on is Core Web Vitals - I always aim for rapid load times, low CLS, and seamless interactions. Given the intricacies involved in reducing CLS caused by ads, my approach is two-fold: Firstly, ensuring proper script execution order so that ads don't cause shifts in CLS; secondly, efficient resource allocation using caching methods such as Redis and Brotli/GZIP compression to further reduce CLS without affecting ad delivery.
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As a WordPress performance optimization specialist with experience in Core Web Vitals tuning, ad-heavy publishing sites, and speed optimization for news platforms, I can complete your project quickly, perfectly, and at the lowest possible price. I look forward to your message. Thank you, Malix.
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As an accomplished web and software developer, I've spent years honing my skills crafting exactly the kind of solution you're seeking. I have extensive experience working with WordPress performance optimization, and my knowledge doesn't stop at the basic development requirements. I understand the complex interplay between performance engineering, ad-tech constraints, and publishing workflows -- exactly what your project entails. To give you an idea of my approach, when optimizing themes like Newsy and addressing their frontend limitations, I focus on reducing DOM size, removing unused widgets and modules to ensure they don't impede site speed. Drawing from my experience with Mediavine-enabled sites, I can address the crucial task of ensuring smooth ad delivery while preventing unexpected CLS shifts with a proactive script execution strategy. I would recommend a caching stack combined with server optimization tools such as WP Rocket and Redis for object caching to improve latency, reduce database and PHP queries. Additionally, a CDN setup would maximize site global reach; compression (Brotli/GZIP) would help deliver optimized content. SEO-wise, I would optimize schema, internal linking, fix crawl inefficiencies using Yoast SEO or RankMath plugins.
₹12,000 INR in 5 days
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Hi there, I can help optimize your Newsy Theme WordPress news platform for high performance while ensuring full compatibility with Mediavine ads, cron jobs, and content-heavy publishing workflows. What I will do • Full performance audit (frontend + backend + ads impact) • Improve Core Web Vitals (LCP <2.5s, CLS <0.1, INP optimization) • Optimize CSS/JS (defer, delay non-critical scripts, remove render-blocking assets) • Image optimization (WebP/AVIF, lazy loading, proper sizing) • Font optimization (preload, subset, reduce blocking requests) Mediavine Safety (Critical) • Preserve ad load order and revenue integrity • Prevent CLS shifts using reserved ad slots + fixed container sizing • Ensure no script conflicts with Mediavine tags • Validate ad rendering across mobile + desktop Caching & Server Layer • Configure WP Rocket / LiteSpeed Cache (based on hosting) • Object caching with Redis if supported • CDN integration (Cloudflare or equivalent) • Enable Brotli/GZIP compression + edge caching rules Theme & UX Optimization (Newsy) • Reduce DOM size and unused modules/widgets • Optimize homepage + category templates (high traffic focus) • Improve mobile UX and scroll performance • Streamline layout without breaking editorial structure Questions • Hosting provider (LiteSpeed / Nginx / Apache)? • Current caching setup? • CDN already in use? I can start immediately and ensure your site becomes fast, stable, and fully ads-safe without revenue disruption. Best regards, JP
₹7,000 INR in 7 days
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Hi, Love how clearly you’ve defined performance + ad constraints—optimizing a Mediavine news site without hurting revenue is where most devs fail, and that’s exactly the kind of work I handle. I’ve spent 7+ years optimizing content-heavy WordPress platforms (Newsy, Astra, custom themes) with ad stacks, improving Core Web Vitals while keeping ad delivery intact. I’ve worked on sites where CLS from ads + heavy scripts was the main bottleneck. My approach: deep audit → staging optimization → safe deploy. I’ll handle render-blocking assets, JS delay, critical CSS, image + font optimization, plus Mediavine-safe CLS fixes (reserved ad slots, script order control). I also optimize caching (WP Rocket/LiteSpeed + Redis + CDN), DB cleanup, and cron efficiency without conflicts. I focus on hitting CWV targets without sacrificing ad revenue—that balance is where real expertise shows. Happy to share similar case studies. Do you currently use WP Rocket/LiteSpeed + any CDN, or should I propose a full performance stack from scratch?
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Optimizing for Core Web Vitals, especially with the tight CLS constraint imposed by Mediavine ads, requires a very specific approach to JavaScript and CSS delivery. I’ve previously tackled similar challenges on content-heavy sites, including optimizing render-blocking resources and ensuring ad placements don’t negatively impact performance—specifically, I reduced CLS by 60% on a site with a similar ad stack by strategically delaying non-critical scripts and implementing Intersection Observer API for lazy loading ad containers. Given the Newsy theme, I'd focus on reducing DOM size and optimizing homepage/category page performance, utilizing techniques like lazy loading and preloading fonts.
₹6,385 INR in 7 days
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Hello, I have 8+ years of experience in WordPress performance engineering, specializing in Core Web Vitals optimization for content-heavy, ad-driven platforms. I’ve worked on Mediavine-enabled sites and understand the balance between speed, UX, and ad revenue. What I deliver: Full audit → staging → safe deployment workflow LCP, CLS, INP optimization (Mediavine-safe) Render-blocking removal, JS delay, critical CSS Ad-stable layout to prevent CLS shifts Optimized caching stack (WP Rocket/LiteSpeed + Redis + CDN) Database & cron optimization (no conflicts) Clean, fast UX redesign for Newsy theme Answers: Mediavine experience: handled CLS via reserved ad slots & lazy rendering CLS fix: fixed height containers + script sequencing Stack: LiteSpeed/WP Rocket + Redis + Cloudflare CDN Timeline: 7–10 days end-to-end Let’s connect and review your site in detail.
₹12,000 INR in 7 days
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I'm eager to enhance your WordPress-based news platform, leveraging my extensive experience in performance optimization and ad-tech solutions. With a strong track record in speeding up content-heavy sites and ensuring seamless ad integration (including Mediavine), I can achieve your goals of 80+ Mobile and 90+ Desktop PageSpeed scores. I am adept in handling advanced caching techniques, optimizing for Core Web Vitals, and redesigning sections for optimal UX without disrupting existing cron jobs. Let's optimize your site's performance while safeguarding revenue and operational fluency.
₹7,000 INR in 7 days
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Hello, With 8 years of experience in WordPress, Web Development, and Performance Optimization, I understand your need for a WordPress performance specialist for your news platform using the Newsy Theme. I am a Professional Web Developer & Creative Designer with expertise in Web Development & Social Media Marketing & Management. I have carefully reviewed your project requirements for redesigning key sections, improving page speed, and optimizing the site without affecting Mediavine ads. I am well-versed in performance engineering, ad-tech constraints, and publishing workflows, ensuring a seamless optimization process. Let's discuss further details in chat for a tailored solution. Best regards
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Hello there, I’ve carefully reviewed your project details and fully understand your requirements. I’m confident that I can deliver high-quality results that meet your expectations within the given timeframe. I’d be happy to discuss your project further and get started right away. Best regards, Thanks
₹7,000 INR in 7 days
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As an experienced WordPress performance specialist, I understand that your news platform's speed and optimization are key to maintaining a positive user experience and maximizing revenue from ads. Throughout my 10+ years of experience in workflow automation and web development, I have optimized various high-traffic WordPress sites with ads - an expertise that suits your project. Take for instance the Mediavine-enabled sites I have worked on such as (provide three previous works), I was able to ensure ads load correctly without any impact on revenue and prevent CLS shifts. I propose to follow a structured workflow starting with a meticulous audit of your site, implementing changes on a staging site before permanent deployment. This way, we can ensure the consistency of existing cron jobs while making significant improvements without breaking Mediavine ads. I will optimize your caching system using tools like WP Rocket or LiteSpeed, implement object caching through Redis (if applicable), setup CDN (if needed) for faster content delivery, enabling Brotli or GZIP compression for reduced browser loading time.
₹7,000 INR in 7 days
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Hi there, When optimizing a news platform using a heavy theme like Newsy, the real challenge isn’t just speeding up WordPress—it’s improving Core Web Vitals without breaking ad revenue systems like Mediavine, while keeping cron jobs and publishing workflows fully stable. My 3-Step Execution: 1: Full Performance Audit + Staging Optimization: I will analyze your theme, plugins, scripts, and database to identify what is slowing down LCP, CLS, and INP, then implement all changes safely on a staging site first. 2: Core Web Vitals + Ad-Safe Optimization: I will optimize CSS/JS delivery, images, fonts, caching, and DOM size while ensuring Mediavine ads load correctly without CLS shifts or revenue loss. 3: Backend + Cron + Scalability Fixes: I will clean database overhead, optimize queries, and ensure all cron jobs run efficiently without duplication or conflict, while improving SEO structure and internal linking. Q) Are you currently using a specific caching setup (WP Rocket, LiteSpeed, or something else), or should I design the full performance stack from scratch? Warm Regards, Usama F.
₹3,000 INR in 7 days
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Hi there! News sites with Mediavine are the hardest performance problem in WordPress - ads fight every optimisation you make, and one wrong script order kills revenue. I have solved this exact conflict before, and I know where every trap is. Your four questions answered directly. Mediavine experience: Yes. The core challenge is always CLS - ads reserve space inconsistently across viewports. I fix this with explicit min-height placeholders on every ad slot before Mediavine scripts fire, eliminating layout shift without touching ad delivery. CLS reduction approach: Explicit slot dimensions in CSS, font-display swap with preloaded subsets, and Hero image dimensions declared in markup. CLS below 0.1 is achievable even with active ad units. Recommended stack: WP Rocket for caching and resource management, Redis object cache, Cloudflare CDN with Brotli compression, and ShortPixel for next-gen image conversion. This combination respects Mediavine's script execution requirements without conflict. Cron approach: Full audit of wp-cron via WP Crontrol, disable default wp-cron in wp-config, replace with real cPanel cron firing every minute. Eliminates duplication and removes cron overhead from page load entirely. Workflow. Audit with PageSpeed and WebPageTest baseline, full implementation on staging, Mediavine ad verification on staging, then production deploy with before/after report. Timeline. 5 days on staging, 1 day production deploy. Fixed price: ₹8,000. Muhammad
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