Custom Service Performance Plugin

Performant Services Plugin with Transient Caching

Target Client: Agencies / Scalable B2B Websites

The Challenge

For sites displaying frequently viewed, static content (like a services grid), constant database queries create unnecessary load and slow down pages.

The requirement was a modular system that allowed non-technical users to manage custom content while guaranteeing the highest possible front-end speed.

We engineered a modular plugin utilizing a custom post type for data management and a dedicated Transient Caching mechanism for the front-end output.

The cache is precisely managed: it lasts 12 hours but is automatically cleared immediately upon any service update, ensuring data integrity while achieving near-instant load times.

Load Time: Reduced page generation time for the services section by over 95% on subsequent visits.

Database Load: Eliminates repetitive database queries for static content, freeing up resources for dynamic content (e.g., checkout).

Performance: Transient Caching - Stores the entire front-end shortcode output in cache for 12 hours, minimizing database load.

Cache Control: Smart Invalidating - Cache is automatically deleted when a Service is saved/updated, guaranteeing data freshness.

Architecture: Dedicated CPT (Services) and meta boxes for streamlined content management by non-developers.

Usability: Cache Settings Page - Custom dashboard page with a manual button to clear the cache instantly.

Let’s build something together.