WordPress SuperOptimized

Welcome to WordPress SuperOptimized, an advanced and highly optimized Docker image for WordPress designed to meet the needs of high-traffic and feature-rich websites. Created by An Idea For Business, this solution integrates cutting-edge technologies to provide a stable, scalable, and high-performance WordPress environment.

Overview

This Docker image includes the latest versions of Nginx, PHP 8.2-FPM, and Varnish to deliver an optimized and production-ready WordPress experience. Enhanced with key PHP extensions such as phpredis, Relay (a high-performance Redis solution), and Opcache, the image is ideal for demanding WordPress installations, including those using WooCommerce and popular page builders like Breakdance, Bricks Builder, and Elementor.

Key Features

• Nginx + Varnish: Fast request handling, load balancing, and caching for optimal website performance.
• PHP 8.2-FPM: Includes essential PHP extensions such as GD, Zip, pdo_mysql, Redis, and Relay.
• Persistent Volumes: Persistent volumes are configured for WordPress, themes, and plugins to ensure data continuity.
• Custom Health Checks: Advanced Varnish configurations to maximize cache efficiency and minimize server load.
• Optimized PHP Configuration: Includes a custom php.ini for efficient memory usage and better performance.

Getting Started

To get started, follow the steps below to clone the repository, build the Docker image, and launch the WordPress environment.

Prerequisites

• Docker 19.03+
• Docker Compose
• External Redis Server for caching (optional but recommended for better performance)

Installation

1. Clone the Repository

   git clone https://github.com/anideaforbusiness/wordpress-superoptimized.git
   cd wordpress-superoptimized

2. Set Up Environment Variables Create a .env file in the root of the project to set environment variables, such as:

   WORDPRESS_DB_HOST=db:3306
   WORDPRESS_DB_USER=exampleuser
   WORDPRESS_DB_PASSWORD=examplepass
   WORDPRESS_DB_NAME=exampledb
   MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD=rootpass
   

3. Build and Start the Services Use Docker Compose to build and start the WordPress and MariaDB containers:

   docker-compose up -d

Usage

You can pull the image directly from Docker Hub:

docker pull anideaforbusiness/wordpress-superoptimized:latest

Alternatively, you can modify the Docker Compose configuration to adapt the environment as per your needs.

Docker Compose Example

Here's an example of how to deploy using Docker Compose:

version: "3.8"

services:
  wordpress:
    image: anideaforbusiness/wordpress-superoptimized:latest
    container_name: wordpress-superoptimized
    environment:
      WORDPRESS_DB_HOST: ${WORDPRESS_DB_HOST}
      WORDPRESS_DB_USER: ${WORDPRESS_DB_USER}
      WORDPRESS_DB_PASSWORD: ${WORDPRESS_DB_PASSWORD}
      WORDPRESS_DB_NAME: ${WORDPRESS_DB_NAME}
    volumes:
      - wordpress_data:/var/www/html
      - plugins_data:/var/www/html/wp-content/plugins
      - themes_data:/var/www/html/wp-content/themes
    depends_on:
      - db
    labels:
      - "traefik.enable=true"
      - "traefik.http.routers.wordpress.rule=Host(`${WORDPRESS_DOMAIN}`)"
      - "traefik.http.services.wordpress.loadbalancer.server.port=80"

  db:
    image: mariadb:latest
    container_name: mariadb
    environment:
      MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD: ${MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD}
      MYSQL_DATABASE: ${MYSQL_DATABASE}
      MYSQL_USER: ${MYSQL_USER}
      MYSQL_PASSWORD: ${MYSQL_PASSWORD}
    volumes:
      - db_data:/var/lib/mysql

volumes:
  wordpress_data:
  plugins_data:
  themes_data:
  db_data:

Why Use WordPress SuperOptimized?

• Performance: Integrates Nginx and Varnish for improved speed, ideal for WooCommerce and feature-rich sites.
• Scalability: Suitable for both production and development environments, making it versatile for various needs.
• Easy Deployment: Ready-to-use Docker setup for quick and straightforward deployment.
• Customizability: Fully customizable stack to add or modify plugins, themes, and configurations as required.

Support

For support or more details, feel free to reach out to us at An Idea For Business.

Contributing

We welcome contributions to make WordPress SuperOptimized even better. Feel free to submit pull requests, suggest features, or report issues.

License

This project is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 (GPL-3.0). See the LICENSE file for more details.