Is your PrestaShop store experiencing sluggish performance? It might be time for a database cleanup! As your online store grows, the database accumulates unnecessary data, affecting site speed and user experience.
Why Clean Up Your PrestaShop Database?
Many PrestaShop sites unknowingly retain outdated, redundant data after upgrades, leading to an overloaded database. This adversely impacts site speed and, consequently, user satisfaction and conversions. Regularly cleaning your PrestaShop database is crucial for maintaining optimal performance and boosting sales.
How to Clean Up PrestaShop Database; E-Startups Kenya guidelines
Step 1: Create a Database Backup – Ensure you create a backup through phpMyAdmin to prevent accidental data loss.
Step 2: Delete Connections Statistics Report – Clear connections statistics essential for database health using SQL commands.
Step 3: Delete Database Logs – Remove unnecessary logs from the database to optimize performance.
Step 4: Delete Content of “ps_pagenotfound” Table – Ensure irrelevant data from 404 errors is removed for smoother database operation.
Step 5: Delete Statistics Report for Referrers – Clear referrer statistics to optimize the database.
Step 6: Delete Store Search Statistics – Eliminate unnecessary search statistics for a more efficient database.
Step 7: Delete Mail Log – Free up space in the database by clearing the mail log.
Step 8: Delete Expired Product Prices – Maintain accurate pricing information by removing expired product prices.
Step 9: Remove Temporary Images – Delete temporary images to free up storage space and streamline database performance.
Step 10: Delete Smarty Cache Database – Clear Smarty cache for optimal performance.
Simplify Database Cleanup with Super Speed Module
Manually cleaning your PrestaShop database can be tedious. Introducing our Super Speed module! This ultimate tool streamlines the cleanup process, allowing you to clear connection logs, page views, discount codes, abandoned carts, and guest data effortlessly.
Say goodbye to manual cleaning and supercharge your database maintenance with the Super Speed module! Ensure your PrestaShop store operates at its best by scheduling regular cleanups following E-Startups Kenya’s comprehensive guide.
