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How to Optimize WordPress for Traffic Spikes on a VPS or Dedicated Server

How to Optimize WordPress for Traffic Spikes on a VPS or Dedicated Server

A traffic spike is when your server receives more simultaneous requests than it normally handles. For WordPress sites, the most common triggers are a product launch, a viral social post, a media mention, or a seasonal promotion. The problem isn’t the traffic itself; it’s whether your server configuration can absorb it without slowing to a

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