A server is the foundation of every website, WooCommerce store, and web application. Its configuration, security, and ongoing maintenance determine the performance, stability, and security of everything running on it. Most problems with slow sites, downtime, and vulnerability to attacks stem not from application bugs, but from improper server configuration, outdated system software, and a lack of proactive infrastructure management.
At WebOptimo, we manage Linux and FreeBSD servers, as well as MySQL/MariaDB and PostgreSQL databases. We combine system expertise with experience in the WordPress and WooCommerce ecosystem, allowing us to configure servers for specific application requirements rather than following a universal template. We support dedicated and VPS servers with any provider: SeoHost, OVH, Hetzner, DigitalOcean, Linode, AWS, GCP, and many others.
Every element represents a specific technical action that we deploy as part of our server administration. Not marketing promises — real configurations that impact the performance, security, and stability of the infrastructure.
Debian, Ubuntu, Rocky Linux, AlmaLinux. Installation from scratch, system configuration for web applications, iptables/nftables firewall, fail2ban, security update automation, package management, systemd configuration, resource and log monitoring. Linux is the most popular operating system for web servers and the most common choice for WordPress.
FreeBSD is the choice when predictable performance, advanced security mechanisms, and reliable data protection matter. Native PF firewall, ZFS file system with snapshots and replication, jails containerization for service isolation, securelevel, and file flags. Read more about containerization in our containerization publication.
MySQL and MariaDB are the standard database engines for WordPress and WooCommerce. InnoDB configuration tuning (innodb_buffer_pool_size, innodb_log_file_size), analyzing slow queries from the slow query log, WordPress table optimization, backup with mysqldump and Percona XtraBackup, master-slave and master-master replication, performance monitoring.
PostgreSQL for dedicated web applications, APIs, and e-commerce systems requiring advanced data types. Tuning shared_buffers and work_mem, query analysis with pg_stat_statements and EXPLAIN ANALYZE, autovacuum configuration, backup with point-in-time recovery (WAL archiving), streaming and logical replication. More in our PostgreSQL tuning publication.
We carry out WordPress site migrations and WooCommerce migrations between providers, operating systems, and database versions. We migrate databases, server configurations, SSL certificates, DNS zones, and email. We plan the entire process in advance to minimize downtime. We also handle migrations to WordPress Multisite.
Automating repetitive administrative tasks: backup scripts, log rotation, automatic security updates, cron configuration and systemd timers, WP-CLI for mass management of WordPress sites. Bash and Python scripts for monitoring, alerting, and infrastructure status reporting.
Performance tuning at every level: kernel configuration (sysctl), optimization of the network stack, web server, PHP-FPM, and database. Deploying cache layers: Redis as an object cache, OPcache, FastCGI cache in Nginx, browser cache. The result is the lowest possible TTFB and the best Core Web Vitals scores measured server-side.
Service containerization for better isolation, security, and resource management. Docker and docker-compose for applications and development environments, systemd-nspawn on Linux, native jails on FreeBSD. Every service in a separate container with its own CPU and memory limits. Details in our containerization publication.
Most WordPress agencies do not manage servers, and most hosting companies do not know the specifics of WordPress and WooCommerce. At WebOptimo, we combine both worlds: system expertise with experience in the WordPress ecosystem. We configure servers for specific application requirements, not according to a tutorial template.
We are not a WordPress agency that picks up server administration as needed. Linux and FreeBSD, firewall configuration, database management, and terminal automation are our daily work. When the problem is on the server side, we don't have to wait for a hosting support reply — we have full access and the knowledge to solve it ourselves.
We know WordPress's server-side requirements: Apache with mod_rewrite for .htaccess and permalinks, PHP-FPM with appropriate memory and execution time limits, MariaDB with InnoDB tuning for the specifics of WordPress tables, Redis as an object cache. We configure servers so that WordPress sites and WooCommerce stores run as fast as possible.
We back up our expertise with technical publications: LEMP stack architecture, PostgreSQL replication with Patroni, containerization on Linux and FreeBSD, DNS architecture. Our extensive knowledge base contains dozens of articles on server configuration, security, and WordPress optimization.
Server administration, infrastructure security, WordPress care, website development, WooCommerce stores, custom solutions, and SEO copywriting in one place. One point of contact instead of coordinating work between an agency, a hosting provider, and a freelance sysadmin. Plan details on the WordPress care pricing page.
You run a website or store on your own server, but you don't have the time or expertise to manage it daily. You need someone to take care of updates, backups, monitoring, and security, so you can focus on your business.
You build WordPress sites and WooCommerce stores for your clients, but you don't want to deal with server infrastructure. You are looking for a partner who will configure and maintain the servers your clients' sites run on.
A WooCommerce store generates significantly more load than a standard informational site. Every order means database queries, checking inventory, and communicating with a payment gateway. A properly configured server with database tuning and cache layers is the foundation of a fast and reliable store.
A WordPress Multisite network with dozens of sites requires a server configured for Multisite's specific requirements: domain mapping, Apache configuration with mod_rewrite for multi-site routing, a powerful database supporting hundreds of tables, and an appropriate backup strategy for the entire network.
A well-configured server is the invisible foundation of a fast and secure website. When a server works properly, nobody thinks about it. When it doesn't — nothing else matters. At WebOptimo, we take care of the server infrastructure so you can focus on what's most important to you: running your business. Server administration is an integral part of our WordPress care and every website we build.
We administer MySQL, MariaDB, and PostgreSQL databases. MySQL and MariaDB are the standard choice for WordPress and WooCommerce – we optimize InnoDB configuration, analyze slow queries, and design the backup strategy. We deploy PostgreSQL for custom web applications, APIs, and e-commerce systems requiring advanced data types, streaming replication, and point-in-time recovery.
Yes. We manage VPS and dedicated servers with any infrastructure provider: SeoHost, OVH, Hetzner, DigitalOcean, Linode, AWS, GCP, and many others. We match server parameters to application requirements and help choose the provider that best fits a given project.
Yes. We monitor server uptime, CPU load, RAM, disk usage, network traffic, and service status 24/7. We also monitor database performance – queries per second, buffer usage, slow queries, table locks, and replication lag. Alerts about problems reach us in real time.
We design and deploy a backup strategy tailored to requirements: local and remote (offsite) backups, snapshot rotation, and data encryption in transit and at rest. On Linux, we use rsync, borgbackup, and restic; on FreeBSD – ZFS snapshots with replication. We back up databases using mysqldump, Percona XtraBackup, pg_dump, and pg_basebackup with WAL archiving. We regularly test restoration procedures.
Yes. We configure firewalls: PF on FreeBSD, iptables/nftables on Linux, and fail2ban to block intrusion attempts. We close unused ports, segment services, deploy rate-limiting rules, restrict SSH access to public keys, and conduct regular infrastructure security audits.
Yes. For WordPress, we configure Apache with mod_rewrite (native support for .htaccess and permalinks), PHP-FPM with dedicated pools for individual sites, Redis as an object cache, and OPcache. We use Nginx as a reverse proxy or for applications that don't require .htaccess. If the infrastructure or hosting is based on LiteSpeed, we configure LSCache and LSAPI for WordPress and WooCommerce. Server-level performance tuning translates to the lowest TTFB and best Core Web Vitals scores.
Server administration involves managing the operating system, system services, databases, firewalls, backups, and infrastructure monitoring. WordPress care is managing the WordPress application itself: core, plugin, and theme updates, malware scanning, and site performance optimization. In practice, both services complement each other, as a fast WordPress site requires a well-configured server.
Yes. We perform migrations between providers, operating systems, and database versions. We migrate WordPress and WooCommerce sites along with databases, server configurations, SSL certificates, DNS zones, and email. We plan the entire process in advance to minimize downtime.
The cost depends on the complexity of the infrastructure, the number of services, and the required level of support. We offer both one-time tasks (server configuration, migration, security audit) and ongoing care in a monthly subscription. Contact us to receive a quote tailored to your needs. Details on the pricing page.
We will present a server and database administration offer tailored to your needs. No obligations, no marketing jargon. A concrete proposal after a short conversation or infrastructure analysis.
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