Optimizing PrestaShop performance settings

PrestaShop includes several built‑in performance options that can significantly improve site speed. On ruachost.com, you can configure these settings to reduce page load times and enhance customer experience.

Why Optimize Performance?

• Faster page loads improve customer satisfaction.
• Better performance reduces bounce rates and increases conversions.
• Optimized caching lowers server resource usage.

Steps to Optimize Performance

Step 1: Enable Smarty Optimization

1. Log in to PrestaShop as the administrator.

2. On the left menu, click Advanced Parameters → Performance.

3. In the Smarty section:

   • Set Template compilation to Recompile templates if the files have been updated.
   • Set Cache to Yes.
   • Enable Clear cache automatically.

Step 2: Enable Caching

1. In the Performance settings, scroll to the Caching section.

2. Select Use cache → Yes.

3. Choose a caching system supported by your hosting plan:

   • Memcached

   • APC or XCache (if available).

4. Save changes.

Step 3: Optimize CCC (Combine, Compress, Cache)

1. In the Performance settings, locate the CCC (Combine, Compress and Cache) section.

2. Enable the following options:

   • Smart cache for CSS → Yes.
   • Smart cache for JavaScript → Yes.
   • Minify HTML → Yes.
   • Compress inline JavaScript in HTML → Yes.
   • Move JavaScript to the end → Yes.

3. Save changes.

Step 4: Disable Unused Modules

• Go to Modules → Module Manager.
• Disable or uninstall modules you don’t use.
• Fewer active modules = faster site performance.

Step 5: Use a Production Environment

• In Performance → Debug Mode, set Disable non‑PrestaShop modules to No.
• Set Disable all overrides to No.
• Ensure Debug Mode is turned off in production.

Important Notes

• Always clear the Smarty cache after making performance changes.
• Test your site after each adjustment to ensure compatibility.
• Some modules may conflict with CCC settings, disable CCC temporarily if issues arise.