394 – New show “Get it optimised” with Remkus de Vries. Episode 1.
So, here we are with yet another WP Builds show. Shiny! In this episode, Remkus de Vries discusses building a high-performance WordPress website, emphasising a solid foundation with good hosting and theme selection. He highlights the importance of "bare metal" speed, Time to First Byte, and independent hosting reviews. Remkus recommends starting with the WordPress site editor and tools like the 'Create Block Theme' plugin. He advises against relying on third-party page builders which may induce complexity and vendor lock-in. The conversation stresses early optimisation and concludes with plans for future discussions on extending WordPress capabilities. Check it out...