Mighil

Want to Accelerate Website Performance in China?

Fast Website in China

Glad to see you here in 2025.

Before you hire me or anyone else, I highly recommend you to go through the content on this page, and my dedicated blog post on how to improve the website loading speed in China.

Heads up, don't fall for monthly pricing others charge online. You don't need that. So-called "China website optimization" agencies tend to upsell their services just to lock you into an ecosystem that you can't get rid of in the future. I seriously hate it, and I won't do that to anyone.

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You don't need to pay me for the site/data usage. Just pay me for the one-time gig, and you're all set. I'd even provide training for your in-house team for a fair price.

Here's what I can do to make your global site load faster in mainland China.

Make It Work

Struggling with your current host? Is your current website not even loading in China? Leave the tech jargon to me, I'll do whatever it takes to make your site work in China flawlessly.

Website Migration

You'd need this if your current host doesn't give us full control to optimize the server. I could help you migrate the site to a brand new China-optimized server if you'd like.

Server Optimization

This requires a ton of work in the backend. Ranging from setting up/replacing a web server and optimizing it to the fullest. I guarantee zero downtime during the process.

Optimize WordPress

I live and breathe WordPress, seriously. I'll be more than happy if your current site is based on WordPress CMS. I can optimize the server, database, and content for WordPress sites.

Frequently Asked Questions About Web Hosting in China

Do I need an ICP License?

No, an ICP License is only necessary when you host the site inside mainland China. For example, if you plan to host your site on a server located in Beijing, you would need an ICP license. Websites hosted outside mainland China typically do not require an ICP license [1].

Where should I host my site since I don't want to go through the ICP License hassle?

An optimized DigitalOcean Singapore node is often a good choice due to its geographical proximity to China and reliable performance. I'll set it up for you.

Should I get an ICP License in the future?

It depends. It's recommended to get one if you solely plan to cater to the Chinese audience via your website and want to host within mainland China for potentially faster loading times and better SEO within China's domestic search engines [2]. It's not necessary if you plan to cater to both China and the rest of the world, or if you prefer to avoid the complexities of ICP filing and maintain hosting outside mainland China.

Is WordPress blocked in China?

No, the self-hosted WordPress CMS (available at cn.wordpress.org) is generally accessible and widely used for development and production in China. However, WordPress.com, the hosted blogging service, is completely blocked in China [3].

Do you offer CDN set-up?

Yes, I can set up any CDN service of your choice. For improving performance in China, using a CDN with nodes specifically within or very close to mainland China (e.g., in Hong Kong or Singapore) can significantly reduce latency and improve load times [4].

So, what's the catch? Why should I hire you instead of an agency?

Budget pricing and industry experience. I've optimized sites like chengduliving.com, grouptibettour.com, experiencetibet.org, relevantchinajobs.com, etc. to name a few. Plus I don't upsell my services.

What's your pricing like?

  • Full Optimization: $2,000 - $5,000 depending on complexity
  • Performance Audit: $1,000 - $2,000 with detailed recommendations
  • Ongoing Monitoring: $500 - $1,500 per month
  • Custom Development: $100 - $200 per hour

Contact me today if you want to improve your website's speed and performance in China within a budget pricing. My WeChat is @mighil.

Updated on June 23, 2025. Photo by LYCS Architecture on Unsplash.

Citations:

[1] China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC) - While CNNIC doesn't have a direct public-facing page solely dedicated to ICP licensing requirements for foreign vs. domestic hosting, their regulations and published guidelines for internet content providers consistently differentiate between hosting within mainland China and outside. This information is typically found within their broader regulatory frameworks.

[2] Baidu Webmaster Tools/Baidu SEO Guidelines - Baidu, China's dominant search engine, often gives preference to websites hosted within mainland China and with a valid ICP license, as this signals legitimacy and compliance with local regulations. While not explicitly stated as a hard requirement for ranking, it can indirectly influence visibility. This information is gleaned from various analyses of Baidu's ranking factors.

[3] GreatFire.org - GreatFire.org is a non-profit organization that tracks internet censorship in China. Their real-time data and historical records consistently show that WordPress.com (the hosted service) is blocked, while the self-hosted WordPress CMS is generally accessible.

[4] Cloudflare Blog/Akamai Resources - Major CDN providers like Cloudflare and Akamai frequently publish articles and case studies discussing the benefits of using CDNs with points of presence (PoPs) in or near China (e.g., Hong Kong, Singapore) to improve website performance for Chinese users. While specific articles vary, the general principle of reducing latency through strategic PoP placement is a core offering of these services.