
How to Optimize Memory for WooCommerce on Cloudways: Complete Setup Guide
When the "Allowed memory size exhausted" error appears, most users’ first reaction is to raise the PHP Memory Limit — yet this is usually just a temporary band-aid, not a real solution to the underlying problem. This article breaks down the difference between PHP memory limits and a server’s physical memory, outlines the correct troubleshooting order for memory issues, and covers how to optimize the four factors that truly keep WooCommerce running stably: Redis, Cron, plugins, and the database.