I've just done a complete site revamp – what do you think?

  • Quirkycars.Net

    I used to run a hacked-about version of “Blackneon”, but I’ve now installed “Parament”, and created a child-theme, so I can actually update Parament without erasing my custom bits! I’ve learned a lot over the last few years.

    Behind the scenes, I’ve installed Jetpack, which meant I could get rid of all the individual sharing buttons (so that’s about 6 less plugins!) Any other unnecessary plugins are gone. Deleted.

    Next up, I cleaned out the wp-options table. It’s down from 30,000 entries to 700.. These were mainly “_transient_” records.
    I’ve also “optimized” the core database.

    Finally, I’ve changed the caching plugin. It used to be quickcache, which, when I did some split-testing, turned out not to be so quick.
    I’m now running hypercache.

    The Google page speed is up from around 70, to around 89..

    I’d REALLY like to look at deferring Javascript loading, to speed up initial loading times, but I haven’t come across an “Easy” solution yet. (apart from w3c cache.)

    Any comments or advice gratefullly accepted!

    Here’s the link again: [link moderated – one link is enough]

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  • Andrew Nevins

    (@anevins)

    WCLDN 2018 Contributor | Volunteer support

    Why would you fend off users if they don’t agree with your cookies policy?

    At least change this message

    In order for this site to work properly, and in order to evaluate and improve the site we need to store small files (called cookies) on your computer.

    To say something like

    You cannot view this webpage without agreeing to this policy

    As can’t view the website at all.

    Thread Starter q292u

    (@q292u)

    It was the default text for the “cookie warning” plugin.
    I’ve tweaked it a bit so it’s obvious that a new user has to agree to get into the site.

    I personally think it’s a stupid regulation that’s hamstringing EU-based websites, but what do I know?

    Moderator cubecolour

    (@numeeja)

    It is a daft regulation however the UK “Information Commissioner’s Office” interpretation of the law is that implied consent is OK so you may prefer to use a more appropriate method of informing visitors of your use of cookies.

    https://www.ico.gov.uk/for_organisations/privacy_and_electronic_communications/the_guide/cookies.aspx

    Thread Starter q292u

    (@q292u)

    I’ve taken your advice on the “implicit consent” thing.
    I’ve replaced the “cookie warning” plugin with the “Cookie Law Info” plugin. This doesn’t block access, but gives the user the option of accepting the cookie policy or hitting “read more”, which brings up the “Cookies” page. The plugin does more than that, but it’s a start.

    What do you think? Is this better? Is it legal?

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