delay bitcoin transfer

I know this has been asked about a few times already, but what was the trick to speed up a transfer if it hangs in the system for 3 - 5 hours but it should only take an hour? Some people told you could pay extra to get it through some how, but I can't find the thread?

Hello, Does anyone know what is wrong with the bitcoin network at the moment we speak? I have two transaction hanging in the Bitcoin system for more than 48 hours waiting to be confirmed. The transfer was made from blockchain?