Website speed is a decisive factor in visitor satisfaction and Google ranking. One of the most important secrets of speed is the type of web server itself — and here excels LiteSpeed.
What is LiteSpeed?
LiteSpeed is a modern high-performance web server that replaces traditional Apache, designed to handle thousands of concurrent requests with higher efficiency and lower resource consumption.
Why is it faster than Apache?
- Event-driven architecture: Handles many visits without overloading the server.
- Built-in caching (LSCache): Serves ready-made pages instantly instead of rebuilding them each time.
- Support for HTTP/3 and the latest protocols to speed up data transfer.
- Full compatibility with WordPress through the powerful LiteSpeed Cache plugin.
Its impact on SEO and user experience
Higher speed improves the metrics Core Web Vitals that Google relies on for ranking, reduces visitor bounce, and increases conversion rate. That's why we adopt LiteSpeed in Erticaz Hosting.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to change my website to use LiteSpeed?
No; LiteSpeed is compatible with Apache and WordPress, so you can move to it without modifying your website, and benefit from the speed immediately.
What is LSCache?
A caching plugin built into LiteSpeed that saves ready-made copies of your pages and serves them instantly, greatly reducing load time.
Does server speed affect Google ranking?
Yes; speed is part of the Core Web Vitals that directly affect search result rankings and user experience.