Description
Overview We are looking for an experienced web performance specialist to conduct a focused audit of our current infrastructure and caching setup. Our site is a high-traffic WordPress-based publication with a multi-layer caching stack, including CDN and edge caching. The site is fully functional and stable, but we are seeking an expert review to validate that caching, headers, and content delivery behavior are configured correctly and consistently across the stack. This is NOT a build or migration project. We are specifically looking for a technical audit and expert validation. What We’re Looking For * A detailed technical audit of our caching and delivery setup * Identification of inconsistencies, misconfigurations, or edge cases * Clear, practical recommendations (if needed) * Confirmation of best practices where applicable Scope of Work * Review current caching architecture (WordPress + CDN + edge layers) * Validate cache behavior for HTML and dynamic content * Review cache invalidation / purge mechanisms * Inspect HTTP headers, cache-control, and content consistency * Assess how the site responds to external crawlers and bots (e.g., aggregators) * Identify any causes of inconsistent or intermittent content delivery * Provide a concise written summary of findings and recommendations Current Stack (High-Level) * WordPress (custom theme + plugins) * Cloudflare (CDN, APO, caching rules) * Page caching / performance plugins * External CDN integration (multi-layer caching enviro