How to prepare your WordPress site for a traffic surge

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Hey alluser, Recently, one of our readers asked me how I prepare my websites for holiday sales… and if there is a way I follow to ensure my websites don't go down in a traffic surge during the sales season.  The answer is, of course, YES. While there are several ways, I always recommend starting with a stress test on your WordPress site.  A stress test helps you determine how your site performs during peak hours.  It also enables you to set clear expectations and helps you prepare your site for high-traffic situations.   Here's how to do it on your site. And yes, it's totally free :) New WordPress Guides on WPBeginner: - Earlier this week, we published a list of Black Friday/Cyber Monday WordPress deals. Some of these are exclusive just for WPBeginner readers.  - Ever wished to spread the holiday spirit on your WordPress website? Here are 7 ways to increase user engagement in this holiday season.  - Do you want to add HTTPS to your site and wondering what the differences are between TLS and SSL security protocol? Here's a complete guide that explains about them.  - Are you wondering where to find royalty-free images for your WordPress blog posts? Here's our handpicked list of the best image sites.  - Looking for a way to add user documentation in WordPress? Take a look at our complete step-by-step guide here.  - Wondering how to duplicate your WordPress database using phpMyAdmin? We published a detailed tutorial that explains the process. Have a great rest of your week :) Cheers, Syed Balkhi, Founder of WPBeginner

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