This topic has 25 replies, 3 voices, and was last updated 3 months ago ago by Jack Richardson
Hello Team,
I have just noticed that the theme on the website doesn’t have a child theme installed. Will this have any impact on the website in the future?
Also, if we want to install a child theme now, can we do it?
If yes, How can we install a child theme, and will it cause any current theme data on the website to disappear?
Pls, tell me in brief about this matter.
Regards,
BAGWANI
Hello Bagwani,
Thank you for reaching out to us with your queries.
Regarding your concern about the absence of a child theme, it is generally advisable to use a child theme when making customizations. This approach ensures that your modifications are preserved when the parent theme is updated. Without a child theme, there is a risk that custom changes could be lost during an update.
Fortunately, you can indeed install a child theme at this stage. Installing a child theme will not affect the current data. However, any customizations directly made to the parent theme files would need to be manually transferred to the child theme.
To install a child theme, you can follow these steps:
– Download the child theme archive from this page – https://www.8theme.com/downloads/
– Go to Appearance > Themes > install the child theme, but do not activate yet.
– Please note that the child theme does not inherit the theme options of the parent theme, if you enable the child theme, you need to import options from the parent theme.
Go to Theme Options (when the parent theme is activated) > Import/Export > download the export file. After that Activate the child theme (Appearance > Themes) > go to Theme Options > Import/Export > import your options and reload the page without saving! Save options only after reloading. Check your site after that, and use the child theme.
Best Regards,
8Theme’s Team
Hey Guys,
I hope You guys are well. I understand what you’re saying, but exporting and then importing seems a bit risky. Since you are the theme owner and have the necessary professional technical knowledge, it would be easier for you to handle this.
I kindly request that you install a child theme for me to prevent any data loss and ensure that the child theme is set up correctly. It is a small request, and if you could manage this, it would be greatly appreciated.
Please ensure that no data is lost and that the existing customizations remain intact. I & your team members have also added a considerable amount of code through the WP CODE plugin, so please make sure there are no changes to this code.
If you could install the child theme, it would be very kind of you.
Thanking You in Advance.
“Access in the private content area.”
Regards,
BAGWANI
Hello Bagwani,
We’ve installed a child theme on your site. Please check the result.
Customization via the WP CODE plugin should not be affected by this action.
Best Regards,
8Theme’s Team
Hello Team,
I received a message from some of our users indicating that our website has been quite slow since this morning. I haven’t made any recent changes, but I suddenly recalled that we have installed a child theme. Could this be the cause of the issue?
Could you please check the website to identify the reason for the slow speed? Images and videos are loading quite slowly, even though the W3 Cache plugin you suggested is activated. Despite this, the website is still performing poorly.
Please examine the situation and address any issues. If necessary, could you optimize the website’s speed? This is a small request, as the user experience is being negatively affected, which is also having a detrimental impact on our brand’s reputation.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.
Best regards,
BAGWANI
Hello Bagwani,
We hope this message finds you well. We would like to inform you that simply installing a child theme should not cause your website to experience any slowdown.
We’ve already done all that we can for speed on your site – https://www.8theme.com/topic/website-speed-optimization-on-desktop-mobile/#post-406377
Best Regards,
8Theme’s Team
Dear Sir,
I understand and appreciate the significant effort you have put into optimizing the website speed, and I too have been working diligently on this issue daily. The website’s speed is indeed performing well, which is why I wanted to ask if you could please check it once more.
It seems that there may be a misunderstanding or frustration, as I’ve noticed some communication regarding refunds. I want to emphasize that almost two months were invested in developing this website, and a refund would essentially nullify the effort put into it. I genuinely appreciate the quality of your theme, theme interface, theme advanced features, everything is superb; however, we are still facing issues with speed optimization.
Initially, the website had a score above 90+, which was excellent. However, the score has now dropped to 15-20, and I am unable to understand why this is happening despite all the efforts. I am requesting you, as the developer of the theme who has complete knowledge of the code and technical aspects, to review the situation once more.
I kindly request you to identify and resolve the major performance issues so that the website speed can be optimized effectively. Your expertise would be invaluable in pinpointing the problem and ensuring it is resolved.
Please note that a refund would not benefit either of us. Therefore, I respectfully request that you review the website and address the speed issues for the sake of user experience.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
I hope you understand. Pls.
Best regards,
BAGWANI
Dear @Bagwani,
We appreciate your efforts in implementing the XStore ajaxify feature for certain Elementor widgets. However, upon review, we have been unable to verify the activation of this feature in any of the widgets, as evidenced by the following screenshot: https://gyazo.com/d3ad8edd8245bad350e5b1280284fd31. This situation leads us to believe that the agreed-upon implementation may not have been completed.
We would like to remind you that we have previously provided detailed steps necessary for this implementation in our support communications. It appears there may have been a misunderstanding regarding the extent of support we can offer. Our role is to guide you through the process rather than implementing the changes directly on your website.
Could you please provide us with screenshots or evidence in such case to confirm that the ajaxify feature has been activated as you previously indicated?
Additionally, we refer to our earlier communication which can be found here:
We’ve already done all that we can for speed on your site – https://www.8theme.com/topic/website-speed-optimization-on-desktop-mobile/#post-406377
For further recommendations on implementing these changes, please refer to our subsequent response available here: https://www.8theme.com/topic/error-message-while-debugging-the-website/#post-405279.
Could you kindly update us on which of the outlined steps have been implemented?
We look forward to your prompt response to clarify these matters.
Best Regards,
Jack Richardson
The 8Theme Team
Dear Team,
I hope you are doing well.
We appreciate your efforts in implementing the XStore Ajaxify feature for certain Elementor widgets. However, upon review, we have been unable to verify the activation of this feature in any of the widgets, as evidenced by the following screenshot: https://gyazo.com/d3ad8edd8245bad350e5b1280284fd31. This situation leads us to believe that the agreed-upon implementation may not have been completed.
We would like to remind you that we have previously provided detailed steps necessary for this implementation in our support communications. It appears there may have been a misunderstanding regarding the extent of support we can offer. Our role is to guide you through the process rather than implementing the changes directly on your website.
I understand your points and see that they are related to coding. As I’ve mentioned before, I am not very familiar with coding. If I were, I wouldn’t need your help; I would simply handle the coding and create the website myself.
The problem is that I don’t know how to code, as I am a designer. I can only work on the design aspects of your theme. If I try to write or modify code, even a small mistake could break the entire website.
So, I have a simple request: could you please write and implement the necessary code to improve the website’s speed? This would help in optimizing the site’s performance. I understand you may be frustrated, and I acknowledge that, but I am in a difficult position and need your help.
I understand that this may involve additional effort on your part, and I genuinely appreciate your willingness to help. If you can assist with this request, it would be immensely helpful. If not, I completely understand and am grateful for any support you have already provided.
Thank you once again for your understanding and assistance.
Pls, It’s a request.
Regards,
BAGWANI
Dear @Bagwani,
I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to address a few points regarding the use of the XStore Ajaxify feature available on each Elementor widget. This feature is designed to be user-friendly and does not require any coding skills. For your reference, please see the following screenshot: https://www.awesomescreenshot.com/image/49798158?key=c81fa20aea0720fefd3adc8c4639cf5e. We made few activations of such feature on your home page, so make such activations by yourself on the widgets you prefer on home and other pages (Contact us, About us, etc.) too.
It seems there may have been some miscommunication concerning the level of support we are able to provide. Our role is primarily to guide and advise you through the optimization process, rather than implementing changes directly on your website. We provided you the most detalized instructions you could follow but such instructions seems to be ignored by you.
Additionally, we previously requested that you either remove or minimize the use of hidden content on certain devices, which appears to remain unaddressed as per the following link: https://gyazo.com/ec132272d4de5d460c47b93671aa9536.
Could you please inform us about the steps you have taken towards optimization based on our suggestions? It is important for us to understand why there seems to be no noticeable improvement despite your confirmation of having implemented the changes.
We strive to provide exceptional support for all themes from Envato, and it is crucial that our guidelines and suggestions are followed to ensure the best results. If there are any issues or dissatisfaction with the support provided, we are more than willing to discuss this further via email to ensure confidentiality and address any concerns effectively.
Thank you for your attention to these matters. We look forward to your response and are here to assist you further.
Best Regards,
Jack Richardson
The 8Theme Team
Hey Guys,
Hello, sir. I have received a video from a user where the products on the home page are not loading, and there’s a loading spinner spinning continuously. You had enabled AJAXIFY on the home page a couple of days ago, and you also mentioned that I should apply this to all pages, which I did.
Could you please check why this issue is occurring? It seems like the website is loading very slowly, and users might think it’s not performing well. Please look into this issue and let me know why it’s happening and how it can be fixed. Your help would be greatly appreciated.
And regarding the hidden content that you asked me to disable, I have also deleted it to a great extent.
I have sent you a video where you can see that the products and images are loading very slowly. The website is preloading, but the images and products are not appearing. Additionally, even after scrolling down, the “We Love Feedback” section’s image and review are not loading. Why is this happening?
And if you could fix this for me, I would be very grateful.
Regards,
BAGWANI
Dear @Bagwani,
We hope this message finds you well.
We would like to inform you that it may be needed to disable the XStore ajaxify feature for certain widgets. Accordingly, we have deactivated this option on the widget in the “We Love Feedback” section. Additionally, we have observed that you have implemented the Revolution Slider on your homepage. Please note that this plugin requires specific styles and scripts for optimal performance.
Given your choice to utilize this plugin, we strongly recommend reviewing the general settings and consulting the documentation provided for the Slider Revolution plugin to ensure it functions smoothly.
Should you have any questions or require further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Best Regards,
Jack Richardson
The 8Theme Team
Dear Team,
Thank you very much for reviewing and implementing the changes in the “We Love Feedback” section. However, the error is still present on the entire home page, as shown in the video I sent you yesterday and today also. For example, under the slider on the home page, there are sections like “Bagwani Top Selling Product”, “Healthy Combos” and “Bagwani Skin Friend,” followed by the olive oil video. These sections are not loading correctly and are just spinning in circles.
Additionally, these sections are taking a long time to load. My ads on Meta and Google are bringing users to the site, but they are leaving because they see these spinning circles. This is causing me a significant problem, as users are staying for only 2-3 seconds and then leaving, which is severely affecting the performance of my website.
I request that you check this thoroughly and address it as soon as possible. I am sending you a video created by one of my users; please watch it carefully so you can understand the issue.
Moreover, no products are being added to the cart. When users click the “Add to Cart” button, it just keeps loading, but the product doesn’t get added to the cart, and users can’t proceed to the next page.
This is a small but urgent request. Please check everything carefully to identify and resolve the problem. I have put a lot of effort into creating this website, and it’s disheartening to see it not functioning well.
Please review the entire website and fix these issues.
Thank you for your assistance.
I am waiting for a positive response.
Regards,
BAGWANI
Dear @Bagwani,
We hope this message finds you well. We would like to address a potential issue you might encounter with the widget featuring the XStore Ajaxify option. To prevent any complications, we recommend keeping this option deactivated for the time being.
Also, we noticed that now you are using the Slider Revolution on your home page. This plugin is a bit heavy in sources-depended so it loads few more styles and scripts there.
Furthermore, we have reviewed the functionality of your “Add to Cart” action and found no issues, as it appears that the Ajax functionality is currently not activated for this action.
It is also important to note that the performance you are experiencing is largely influenced by your server’s response time. We advise that any necessary improvements be made on the server side to enhance overall functionality.
As previously mentioned, our support aims to provide guidance and direction for improving your website. However, the actual optimization work falls outside the scope of our support services.
Please, check the private area for more details after testing your web-site.
Thank you for your attention to these matters. Should you have any further questions or require assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Best Regards,
Jack Richardson
The 8Theme Team
Hello Dear Team,
I hope you guys are very well.
We hope this message finds you well. We would like to address a potential issue you might encounter with the widget featuring the XStore Ajaxify option. To prevent any complications, we recommend keeping this option deactivated for the time being.
As you suggested, I deactivated the Xstore Ajaxify option on the website’s home page. But you previously told me to activate it again. Are you not aware that deactivating this option can make the website load much more slowly? Didn’t you know that? Can you pls check what’s the major issue?
Furthermore, we have reviewed the functionality of your “Add to Cart” action and found no issues, as it appears that the Ajax functionality is currently not activated for this action.
The biggest issue is that the “Add to Cart” feature on the product page isn’t working. On any product page, there are two options: “Add to Cart” and “Buy Now.” However, when you click “Add to Cart,” it just keeps loading and doesn’t proceed further.
I’ve checked and found that the Ajaxify option is disabled, but even so, it’s still just loading without moving forward. I’ve also shared a video showing that it keeps loading for about 20 seconds and doesn’t move to the next page.
Could you please check this issue? It seems like there might be an error that we’re not able to identify. Your help in fixing this would be greatly appreciated.
Also, we noticed that now you are using the Slider Revolution on your home page. This plugin is a bit heavy in sources-depended so it loads few more styles and scripts there.
Regarding the slider resolution issue, your team member installed it on my behalf and added the video. They also mentioned that you should convert the video to WebM format for better compatibility. What’s the solution for this now? Could you please take a look and see if there’s anything you can do to help?
The biggest issue comes from the Instagram images from the 3rd-party plugin you are using for displaying on home page
You mentioned that there’s a significant load issue on the website with this social media plugin, so the Xstore theme has an option to connect the Instagram account using the Instagram API. Can we use this feature? If so, could you please explain how to connect my Instagram account with this option? or should we delete this particular option for better website improvement.?
pls, elaborate on this.
Last but not least, the major issue is with GTmetrix. Currently, the performance score is 36. actually, I only know how to use the LiteSpeed Cache plugin for website performance, but I got a 503 error in the website previously, and you advised uninstalling it. You then suggested using the W3 Total Cache plugin, which I have installed, but the website speed issue persists.
Can you please provide the best solution how to improve the website’s performance? It’s important for me that the solution is effective because a slow website negatively impacts user experience. I remember you mentioned that the score should be 90+; however, it’s still not improved. Please use your professional skills and understanding of this technology and theme, improving the website’s score in GTmetrix should be feasible for you.
Please address this issue, aiming for at least an 80% improvement. I am asking for your help to make the website more user-friendly.
Could you please improve the website’s performance using the W3 Total Cache plugin or by applying 1-2 important code optimizations? We’re aiming to achieve at least an 80% score. Your help in making these improvements would be greatly appreciated.
Thanking You in Advance.
Regards,
BAGWANI
Hello Dear Team,
We are currently facing a major issue with the “Add to Cart” functionality. I’ve checked it on all my mobile devices and desktops, but it’s not working. Users are frustrated because when they try to add products to the cart, it just keeps spinning, and when they go to the cart, it shows as empty. This is a huge problem because it’s preventing users from shopping.
Please look into this issue and fix it pls, so we don’t face this problem in the future.
I’ve sent you a video before, and now I’m sending a new video showing the same issue.
Please review it carefully to understand the problem. & pls fix this error, sir.
Regards,
BAGWANI
Dear @Bagwani,
I hope this message finds you well. We have identified that the issue with the “add to cart” functionality on mobile devices on your website is due to the ‘Google Analytics for WooCommerce’ plugin. An error from this plugin’s script files appears to be causing this problem during the cart addition process. As this involves a third-party plugin, we recommend reaching out directly to the plugin’s support team for further assistance. Currently we deactivated the plugin.
In our experience, we advise our clients to conduct tests using the default theme and without any third-party plugins to ensure compatibility and functionality. In approximately 90% of cases, issues such as these are related to third-party plugins or specific WooCommerce functionalities.
Additionally, the response time for the ‘add to cart’ action is influenced by your server configuration. To enhance this aspect, adjustments will need to be made directly to your server settings, as this is not related to the theme and thus falls outside the scope of adjustments we can implement.
We have also made improvements to the content of your homepage by replacing the Revolution slider template with a simpler and more efficient ‘Video’ widget from Elementor to display your video content.
Furthermore, considering that two-thirds of your video content are static, it may be beneficial to segment the video into parts rather than using a full video format. This approach could potentially enhance loading times and user engagement. You can view a suggested layout here: https://prnt.sc/vkhY17ad5vIj. Please note that implementing this change would be considered a customization request, which you may want to undertake yourself or seek external assistance for.
Thank you for your attention to these matters. Should you have any further questions or require additional support, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Best Regards,
Jack Richardson
8Theme’s Team
Dear Team,
Thanks for your guidance. I really really appreciate your help.
We have also made improvements to the content of your homepage by replacing the Revolution slider template with a simpler and more efficient ‘Video’ widget from Elementor to display your video content.
You mentioned using a video from another source instead of Slider Revolution. Should I go ahead and delete the Slider Revolution plugin?
Also, as you advised, I’ve asked my hosting provider to check the “add to cart” button issue. Hope this problem is solved soon.
I checked my website on GTmetrix, and it scored around 50. Given this report, can you, as a friend or brother, guide me on how to improve the performance to 90+?
You’re a professional and know a lot about this technology, and you also run e-commerce websites. Considering all aspects of running an e-commerce site, what specific changes should I make to enhance my website’s performance to reach 90+ on both mobile and desktop?
Your advice on this would be very helpful. Please guide me like a younger brother or a friend.
Regards,
BAGWANI
Hello @Bagwani
“Should I go ahead and delete the Slider Revolution plugin?” = if you are not planning using it on any other pages, you can delete the plugin.
“I checked my website on GTmetrix, and it scored around 50. Given this report, can you, as a friend or brother, guide me on how to improve the performance to 90+?” = we provided you the large universal solutions that you could follow for improving the web-site load speed. Any specific web-site optimization is out of our support scope, so you can submit a request (https://www.8theme.com/account/#etheme_customization_panel) for additional customization that will help you to achieve the results you expected for your web-site.
Thank you for respecting our support rules and policy !
Kind regards,
Jack Richardson
The 8theme’s team
Hello Team,
if you are not planning using it on any other pages, you can delete the plugin.
Right now, I only used Slider Revolution for the homepage video, but since you mentioned that it can be set using Elementor itself, it seems I don’t need it anymore. So, will I delete it because keeping inactive plugins isn’t useful?
Also, I’m thinking of changing my hosting plan. Can you suggest which company and plan I should choose?
My site is a startup with around 400-500 users daily because of ads.
For CPU, RAM, and especially I/O, what should I look for according to your theme?
I’d prefer an Indian server if you can guide me.
Thanking You in advance for guiding me on this matter.
Regards,
BAGWANI
Dear @Bagwani,
We hope this message finds you well. We recommend removing any plugins that are currently not in use on your website. Should you require any of these plugins in the future, they can easily be reinstalled.
**Hosting Recommendations**
For a startup website experiencing approximately 400-500 daily users, selecting a hosting plan that ensures reliable performance and can accommodate traffic spikes is crucial. Please consider the following factors when choosing your hosting service:
1. **CPU and RAM**
– **CPU:** Minimum of 2 vCPUs
– **RAM:** Minimum of 2 GB
2. **I/O Performance**
– Opt for fast I/O performance to decrease load times and enhance user experience. We recommend SSD storage, particularly NVMe SSDs for faster read/write speeds.
3. **Bandwidth**
– Ensure the plan includes sufficient bandwidth to manage your traffic effectively. Plans with unmetered bandwidth are preferable.
4. **Scalability**
– Select a hosting plan that offers easy scalability to accommodate growing traffic needs.
We suggest considering the following hosting providers, which are known for their reliability and performance:
– SiteGround
– Hostinger
– WP Engine
It is essential to contact each of these providers to compare the benefits and pricing they offer to find the best fit for your needs.
Best regards,
Jack Richardson
The 8Theme Team
Hello Dear Team,
I hope you guys are very well.
As you mentioned about the hosting. Two days ago, I made some major changes to my hosting, and now it has an updated version with 4 vCPUs and 4GB of RAM, with 25MBPS I/O and unmetered bandwidth. Everything is running quite well, and my website is loading fine.
However, I checked my page speed on Google Metrix, and it still shows a low score of around 30+ for the mobile version. I removed the Slider Revolution plugin as you suggested, and I also deleted the video that was on the homepage and under the header, which you said was taking a lot of time to load.
Now, there’s just a simple carousel with 2-3 photos, and I’ve also deleted some hidden elements.
But still, my speed is showing slow. Can you please check and let me know what else I can do to improve the speed?
Your help would be greatly appreciated!
Regards,
BAGWANI
Dear @Bagwani,
I hope this message finds you well. We have conducted a review of your website and identified a few areas where performance could be significantly improved.
Firstly, we noticed that the images in the first carousel on your homepage are quite large in file size. We recommend optimizing these images, as they can potentially be compressed by 50-60% without losing quality. This should help in speeding up the page load time. We recommend you to check the next optimization service -> https://tinypng.com/ but you can use other ones. You can view the details of the image sizes here: https://prnt.sc/xeICoykBDM2E. This recommendation is based on the results from the Pagespeed tester you utilized, which can be reviewed again here: https://prnt.sc/i_BpoJMRTtDZ.
Additionally, the Instagram feed at the bottom of your homepage appears to be slowing down the loading speed. Have you had the opportunity to reach out to the support team for the plugin used to display the Instagram feed? They should be able to assist you with optimizing the loading speed of the images sourced from Instagram through their code.
Your prompt attention to these optimizations will greatly enhance the user experience on your site, and we are here to assist you with any questions you may have regarding this process.
Best regards,
Jack Richardson
8Theme’s Team
Dear Team,
I hope you guys are very well.
Hello sir, as you mentioned some images on the home page are taking time to load, I have already uploaded all my images in WebP format, so they are already compressed. However, you are suggesting installing the Tiny PNG plugin. Will this plugin optimize WebP images further and potentially improve my website’s speed even more? In your opinion, should I install this plugin? or is this plugin the same as Imagify.?
Also, regarding the social feed plugin you mentioned that connects to Instagram, will the images be auto-optimized with this Tiny PNG plugin? Since Instagram images are typically JPEG or PNG, will they be optimized through this plugin?
Another thing, I saw an Instagram feed option in the Xstore theme. Can we connect our Instagram through this default theme option instead of the social feed plugin? If we switch to the Xstore theme’s default option for Instagram feed, will it impact the speed? If yes, could you please guide us on how to use the Xstore theme’s default option for this?
Your guidance on these matters would be very helpful. Pls, guide me on this.
Regards,
BAGWANI
Dear @Bagwani,
We hope this message finds you well.
We previously recommended optimizing your website images using TinyPNG service but no separated plugin. If you have managed to optimize your images by other means, that is perfectly acceptable.
Additionally, we would like to direct your attention to the detailed documentation regarding our built-in Instagram API connections available in our XStore theme. You can access this information at your convenience through the following link: https://www.8theme.com/documentation/docs/instagram-api-token/.
Should you require any further assistance or have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out.
Best Regards,
Jack Richardson
The 8Theme Team
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