[Mika]

How do you ensure that your wordpress website loads fast? Here are some of my strategies to make WordPress site fast:
Use lightweight themes
Limit plugin usage
Limit media usage
Avoid embedding third party content
Optimize images

[Cuddy]

I think it is very important to limit plug-in usage in your website if you want to make it load very fast.

[Kenti]

The most effective strategy is to make sure you optimize images. Large images is the major culprit in slow sites.