{"id":10779,"date":"2024-05-23T04:12:37","date_gmt":"2024-05-23T04:12:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rapyd.cloud\/blog\/?p=10779"},"modified":"2025-04-04T15:07:09","modified_gmt":"2025-04-04T15:07:09","slug":"english-pro-tips-case-study","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rapyd.cloud\/blog\/english-pro-tips-case-study\/","title":{"rendered":"How Rapyd Cloud Helped English Pro Tips Achieve 300% Speed Boost"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group csco-customer-stories-parent\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group csco-customer-stories\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><u><a href=\"https:\/\/englishprotips.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">English Pro Tips<\/a><\/u> is a BuddyBoss-powered eLearning platform for IELTS exam preparation with over 35,000 students and with a combined +1 Million social media followers. They sought <em><strong>a hosting solution to keep pace with their comprehensive learning resources and growing student community<\/strong>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Founder Eli Hardie Howes chose Rapyd Cloud to host the website. Rapyd Cloud&#8217;s optimization for BuddyBoss allowed them<strong> to achieve significant improvements in website speed<\/strong>, allowing English Pro Tips to deliver a smoother and more engaging learning experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group chalanges-outcome-widget widget cnvs-block-core-group-1742992859944\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1110\" height=\"790\" src=\"https:\/\/rapyd.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Image-3-1.png\" alt=\"Comparison image for English Pro Tips\" class=\"wp-image-11978\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rapyd.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Image-3-1.png 1110w, https:\/\/rapyd.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Image-3-1-300x214.png 300w, https:\/\/rapyd.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Image-3-1-1024x729.png 1024w, https:\/\/rapyd.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Image-3-1-768x547.png 768w, https:\/\/rapyd.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Image-3-1-380x270.png 380w, https:\/\/rapyd.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Image-3-1-550x391.png 550w, https:\/\/rapyd.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Image-3-1-800x569.png 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h6 id=\"challenges\" class=\"wp-block-heading cnvs-block-core-heading-1742992859911\" style=\"font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Challenges<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-cnvs-list-styled-negative cnvs-block-core-list-1742992859923\">\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"cnvs-block-core-list-item-1742992859914\">Slow performance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"cnvs-block-core-list-item-1742992859917\"> Inadequate for eLearning needs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"cnvs-block-core-list-item-1742992859920\">Inadequate customer support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h6 id=\"outcome\" class=\"wp-block-heading cnvs-block-core-heading-1742992859929\" style=\"font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Outcome<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-cnvs-list-styled-positive cnvs-block-core-list-1742992859940\">\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"cnvs-block-core-list-item-1742992859932\">300% increase in site speed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"cnvs-block-core-list-item-1742992859935\">Tailored for eLearning sites<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"cnvs-block-core-list-item-1742992859938\">24\/7 quick and effective support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"atqk0\"><span id=\"customer-introduction\">Customer Introduction<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Eli Hardie Howes, founder of English Pro Tips, empowers students to get better scores on the IELTS exam through his comprehensive online learning platform. English Pro Tips offers a well-rounded approach to exam preparation. It has interactive quizzes, video lessons, expert strategies, and model answers to help students score better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1lngo\"><span id=\"problem\">Problem<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before discovering Rapyd Cloud, Eli used Cloudways to host English Pro Tips. However, he recognized the limitations this posed for his dynamic e-learning platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Slow&nbsp;page&nbsp;loading&nbsp;speed,&nbsp;poor&nbsp;user&nbsp;experience.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Slow&nbsp;website&nbsp;performance&nbsp;leads to&nbsp;higher&nbsp;dropout&nbsp;rates.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Platform&nbsp;inefficiencies&nbsp;stifle&nbsp;growth&nbsp;potential.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>There was no particular optimisation for a dynamic course and membership website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;<em>I was previously with CloudWays,<\/em>&#8221; Eli added. <em><strong>\u201cI wanted to be with a hosting provider that understood dynamic membership and eLearning websites<\/strong><\/em>&#8220;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"dbetp\"><span id=\"solution\"><strong>Solution<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Eli was looking for a hosting provider more suited for his unique and dynamic website. So when Rapyd Cloud Early Bird launched, recognizing the potential of Rapyd Cloud hosting for English Pro Tips, Eli decided to make the switch. &#8220;<em>I decided to buy their early bird deal (of Rapyd Cloud),<\/em>&#8221; Eli says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"372\" src=\"https:\/\/rapyd.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CustomerStories_EnglishProTips1-1024x372.png\" alt=\"Customer Story of English Pro Tips\" class=\"wp-image-11323\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rapyd.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CustomerStories_EnglishProTips1-1024x372.png 1024w, https:\/\/rapyd.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CustomerStories_EnglishProTips1-300x109.png 300w, https:\/\/rapyd.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CustomerStories_EnglishProTips1-768x279.png 768w, https:\/\/rapyd.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CustomerStories_EnglishProTips1-380x138.png 380w, https:\/\/rapyd.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CustomerStories_EnglishProTips1-550x200.png 550w, https:\/\/rapyd.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CustomerStories_EnglishProTips1-800x291.png 800w, https:\/\/rapyd.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CustomerStories_EnglishProTips1.png 1100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While initially apprehensive about the level of support compared to his previous host&#8217;s larger team, Eli&#8217;s concerns were quickly alleviated:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;<em><strong>When I started with Rapyd Cloud, I was worried about their ability to reply quickly to my support needs,<\/strong><\/em>&#8221; Eli admits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&#8220;However, I was pleasantly surprised by Rapyd Cloud&#8217;s support and responsiveness. I even had Wes (the architect) help me delete some unnecessary files that were slowing my site down,&#8221; <\/em>he went on to share his amazement at Rapyd Cloud&#8217;s support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"372\" src=\"https:\/\/rapyd.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CustomerStories_EnglishProTips2-1024x372.png\" alt=\"Customer Story of English Pro Tips\" class=\"wp-image-11326\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rapyd.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CustomerStories_EnglishProTips2-1024x372.png 1024w, https:\/\/rapyd.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CustomerStories_EnglishProTips2-300x109.png 300w, https:\/\/rapyd.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CustomerStories_EnglishProTips2-768x279.png 768w, https:\/\/rapyd.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CustomerStories_EnglishProTips2-380x138.png 380w, https:\/\/rapyd.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CustomerStories_EnglishProTips2-550x200.png 550w, https:\/\/rapyd.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CustomerStories_EnglishProTips2-800x291.png 800w, https:\/\/rapyd.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CustomerStories_EnglishProTips2.png 1100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7rm0c\"><span id=\"results\"><strong>Results<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since migrating to Rapyd Cloud hosting, English Pro Tips has reaped numerous benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-default\">\n<li><strong>\ud83d\ude80 300%&nbsp;faster&nbsp;load&nbsp;times&nbsp;than&nbsp;with the&nbsp;previous&nbsp;hosting&nbsp;solution. <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\ud83d\udcce Retention&nbsp;rates&nbsp;of&nbsp;users&nbsp;are&nbsp;now higher, with fewer complaints about platform speed.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>\ud83c\udfc6 Increased&nbsp;platform&nbsp;scalability&nbsp;to accommodate&nbsp;future&nbsp;growth.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As Eli elaborates, &#8220;<em>In a world of decreased patience and distractions left, right,<\/em> and center<em>, it&#8217;s essential that your site is as fast as it can be,<\/em>&#8221; Eli emphasized. <em><strong>&#8220;There is no doubt that my site is much faster now that it&#8217;s on Rapyd Cloud.&#8221;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Eli further elaborates on his experience with Rapyd <strong>Cloud\u2019s<\/strong> personalised support:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&#8220;I even had Wes, who I guess is the grand architect of Rapyd <strong>Cloud<\/strong>, go into my site specifically and help me discover a file in my WP config file that was slowing my website down. And since removing that, I&#8217;ve noticed sizable increases in my speed. &#8220;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"372\" src=\"https:\/\/rapyd.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CustomerStories_EnglishProTips3-1024x372.png\" alt=\"Customer Story of English Pro Tips\" class=\"wp-image-11327\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rapyd.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CustomerStories_EnglishProTips3-1024x372.png 1024w, https:\/\/rapyd.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CustomerStories_EnglishProTips3-300x109.png 300w, https:\/\/rapyd.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CustomerStories_EnglishProTips3-768x279.png 768w, https:\/\/rapyd.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CustomerStories_EnglishProTips3-380x138.png 380w, https:\/\/rapyd.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CustomerStories_EnglishProTips3-550x200.png 550w, https:\/\/rapyd.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CustomerStories_EnglishProTips3-800x291.png 800w, https:\/\/rapyd.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CustomerStories_EnglishProTips3.png 1100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, he expresses his joy about how fast his website has become after moving to Rapyd Cloud from Cloudways with an estimated performance increase of +300%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>&#8220;I&#8217;ve been very happy with how fast my website has been since switching to Rapyd <\/em><\/strong><em><strong>Cloud<\/strong><\/em><strong><em>.&#8221;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5emqc\"><span id=\"conclusion\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Eli Hardie Howes has transformed English Pro Tips into a powerful resource for IELTS exam preparation. When he recognised the limitations of his previous hosting solution, he was seeking a platform tailored for dynamic websites and social communities. Finally, Eli found the perfect fit in Rapyd Cloud hosting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The switch to Rapyd Cloud has delivered significant benefits, most notably a substantial boost in website speed. This translates directly to a smoother user experience for Eli&#8217;s students and a higher income.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>\u201cThe BuddyBoss + Rapyd <\/em><\/strong><em><strong>Cloud<\/strong><\/em><strong><em> combo has allowed me to leave my full-time job as an English teacher and work entirely for myself. And with a much higher income than I ever anticipated!\u201d <\/em><\/strong>Eli shares.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"372\" src=\"https:\/\/rapyd.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CustomerStories_EnglishProTips4-1024x372.png\" alt=\"Customer Story of English Pro Tips\" class=\"wp-image-11329\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rapyd.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CustomerStories_EnglishProTips4-1024x372.png 1024w, https:\/\/rapyd.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CustomerStories_EnglishProTips4-300x109.png 300w, https:\/\/rapyd.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CustomerStories_EnglishProTips4-768x279.png 768w, https:\/\/rapyd.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CustomerStories_EnglishProTips4-380x138.png 380w, https:\/\/rapyd.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CustomerStories_EnglishProTips4-550x200.png 550w, https:\/\/rapyd.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CustomerStories_EnglishProTips4-800x291.png 800w, https:\/\/rapyd.cloud\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/CustomerStories_EnglishProTips4.png 1100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With the secure and optimized foundation that Rapyd Cloud provides, Eli can now confidently focus on delivering exceptional learning experiences to his students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/englishprotips.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">English Pro Tips<\/a> is a BuddyBoss-powered eLearning platform for IELTS exam preparation. 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