Site Health Status, server response time is still slow

Based on your description, it seems like there might be some issues with the configuration or caching. Here are a few suggestions to help you troubleshoot and resolve the slow server response time issue:

1. Double-check your homepage settings: Go to your WordPress admin dashboard, then navigate to Settings > Reading. Make sure that the “Your homepage displays” option is set to “A static page” and that the “Homepage” dropdown is set to the correct ‘Home’ page. Save the changes if necessary.
2. Clear cache: Since you have a caching plugin activated, try clearing the cache to make sure you’re not seeing a cached version of the 404 page. Each caching plugin has a different way to clear cache, so look for an option like “Clear Cache” or “Purge Cache” in the plugin’s settings or dashboard.
3. Update permalinks: Go to Settings > Permalinks in your WordPress dashboard and click “Save Changes” without making any modifications. This will refresh your permalink structure and potentially fix any issues with URLs.
4. Check your .htaccess file: If you have access to your site’s files via FTP or a file manager provided by your hosting provider, look for the .htaccess file in the root folder of your WordPress installation. Make sure the file has the correct WordPress rules, which should look similar to this:

# BEGIN WordPress
<IfModule mod_rewrite.c>
RewriteEngine On
RewriteBase /
RewriteRule ^index\.php$ - [L]
RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-f
RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-d
RewriteRule . /index.php [L]
</IfModule>
# END WordPress

If you find any discrepancies or additional rules, make a backup of the file and then update it to match the default WordPress .htaccess configuration.

5. Deactivate plugins and switch themes: To rule out any conflicts with your theme or other plugins, temporarily switch to a default WordPress theme (like Twenty Twenty-One) and deactivate all plugins except the caching plugin. Test your site’s performance and server response time. If the issue is resolved, reactivate your plugins and theme one by one to identify the culprit.
6. Contact your hosting provider: If you’re still experiencing slow server response times, it might be a server-related issue. Contact your hosting provider and ask them to investigate the issue.
7. Optimize your website: If your website is not under construction and you are still experiencing slow response times, consider optimizing your website’s performance by compressing images, minifying CSS and JavaScript files, and using a CDN (Content Delivery Network) to serve static assets.

After trying these steps, check your Site Health Status again to see if the server response time issue has been resolved.

I was facing the same situation on my website. Please follow these step, you will find the solution.

To resolve this issue, you may want to check the website’s settings and ensure that the homepage is correctly set to the desired static page. You may also want to verify that the caching plugin is correctly configured and optimized for your website.

If the issue persists, you may need to investigate further and determine if there are any other factors contributing to the slow response time. This could include issues with the website’s hosting provider, the website’s code or content, or other technical issues.

In any case, it may be helpful to consult with a web developer or a technical support team to help diagnose and resolve the issue. They may be able to provide additional insights and recommendations for improving the website’s performance and resolving any errors or issues that are impacting the site’s functionality.

Thank you for your replies. I checked all the options, but still get the error. I will contact the hosting provider.