Problem with speed after optimization

Hi!

I do remember. Since then the search underwent an update and some optimizations. I’m releasing another version this weekend, which includes even more speed optimisations including an index table.

I have added some of these optimizations via ftp you gave me. The plugin should be much faster now. I see speeds between 1.5 – 3 seconds on web inspector now.

The slowdown can be caused by image-resizing and caching as well. First time a new item is searched the image thumbnails are created, which takes a bit of time. The second time is fast, because the images are not re-created.

Also, WooCommerce did something to their core within updates 2.3.x, whereas every ajax powered plugin experiences major slowdowns in some cases. I have already contacted them, but no answer yet. Hopefully they aknowledge this issue, as it’s affecting thousands of plugins.

Could you please try to clear you cache and try again? I’ve changed a javascript file as well, your browser might have cached the old one.

I’ve conducted a few tests, the results with screenshots with ajax response measurements:

1. Phrase “test y”, results 1.90, 1.36, 1.69 seconds: http://i.imgur.com/DZZDOk8.png

2. Phrase “test a”, results 1.56, 1.77, 1.50 seconds: http://i.imgur.com/m6mOvD9.png

3. Hardest test – 6 different standalone characters, 6 build up like queries – Phrase “λ β ο x y a”, results 1.56, 1.69, 1.44 seconds: http://i.imgur.com/pvv4i0b.png

For me each test wen under 2 seconds, on worst case scenario it should be below 4 I would say.

Please do not upgrade the plugin until the upcoming version is out, I’ve added a few performance related lines that are not present in the current version yet.