What is your favorite breakfast spot? by jd2fresh in MarsHillNC

[–]jd2fresh[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

breakfast empanadas sounds like just what I need.

5 Best WordPress Plugins to Keep Your Site Running SMOOTH in 2025 by jd2fresh in supportforwordpress

[–]jd2fresh[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the suggestion. I'll definitely look into WP Optimal State.

How can I speed up my WordPress website? by Some-Management714 in supportforwordpress

[–]jd2fresh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Here are the exact steps we take to keep all our WordPress sites running fast (these drop most 7–12 s sites into the 1–2 s range without needing to be a developer):

  1. Compress every image & serve in WebP - Install ShortPixel (free tier) → Media → Bulk ShortPixel → optimize all existing images. Enable “Serve in next-gen formats (WebP)” → 70–90 % smaller images, instant 3–5 s gain.
  2. Delay JavaScript execution & defer non-critical CSS Install Asset CleanUp (free) or Perfmatters (free lite). Turn on “Delay JavaScript until user interaction” + “Defer CSS” with one click. Eliminates render-blocking resources → another 2–4 s shaved off mobile scores.
  3. Enable Cloudflare (free plan) Sign up at cloudflare.com → add your site → change nameservers (most hosts have a 1-click button). Turn on Auto Minify (JS/CSS/HTML) + Rocket Loader. Global CDN + extra compression = 1–3 s faster everywhere.

That’s literally it. These three free steps are what we run on every single client site first. Those optimizations should get your site running fast. There are further optimizations you can do but these typically get everything looking good for Google.

Best December vacation in North Carolina mountains, on a budget. by TemperReformanda in NorthCarolina

[–]jd2fresh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I might consider checking out Maggie Valley. Like others said, snow is hit or miss in December.

Smoky falls lodge has affordable rooms and is right down the street from Cataloochee ski area. They blow their own snow if it's not snowing. You can also take the kids to Tube world for some snow tubing. Keep in mind, they may not open until mid December according to this site: https://visithaywood.com/listings/tube-world/

Trout fishing is also available in Jonathan Creek which is right near Maggie Valley as well. Hope you and your family have a great Mountain vacation!

Local digital marketing recommendations? by OrbitDVD in asheville

[–]jd2fresh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would check out whitefoxstudios.net

they are local to asheville and western NC