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Running a WordPress site smoothly and efficiently involves understanding technical elements- like PHP memory limits and PHP workers. But what exactly do these terms mean, and how do they impact your WordPress site’s performance?
Think of your WordPress site as a bustling coffee shop. The PHP memory limit is like the storage space for coffee beans, milk, and other ingredients. If the storage is too small, your baristas (PHP processes) will struggle to make drinks efficiently because they keep running out of supplies. On the other hand, PHP workers are like the baristas you have on staff. More baristas mean more drinks can be prepared simultaneously, reducing customer wait times.
This article explains the PHP memory limit and PHP workers, when to adjust them for optimal performance, and how to do this on Kinstas servers.