Speed Up WordPress

Having a fast site is one of the most important factors in your site’s success. Not only does it keep readers but it really helps your SEO. This article has some great tips: The Ultimate Guide to Boost WordPress Speed & Performance

I found these tips very helpful:

WordPress Performance Optimization Best Practices

• Keep Your WordPress Site Updated
• Use Excerpts on Homepage and Archives
• Split Comments into Pages
• Use a Content Delivery Network (CDN)
• Don’t Upload Videos Directly to WordPress
• Use a Theme Optimized For Speed
• Use a Faster Slider Plugin
• Use a Faster Gallery Plugin

Fine-Tuning WordPress for Speed (Advanced)

• Split Long Posts into Pages
• Reduce External HTTP Requests
• Reduce Database Calls
• Optimize WordPress Database
• Limit Post Revisions
• Disable Hotlinking and Leeching of Your Content