The Complete Guide to Image Optimization in WordPress to Boost Website Speed
In this video, we will break down how image optimization impacts your WordPress website speed and performance.
We will explain why large image files slow down your site, how WordPress automatically creates different image sizes, and how choosing the wrong version can hurt performance even if the image looks small on the page.
You will also learn the difference between JPEG, PNG, GIF, and WEBP - and why WEBP is the best format for balancing quality and speed. We will show how to resize images properly before uploading and how tools like Simo help you optimize files directly in your browser.
Timestamps:
00:00 The Image Problem Most Websites Have
00:28 Image Dimensions
01:30 A look at the GIMP tool and how it works
03:20 Understanding the balance between file size and visual quality
04:08 Why WEBP Is Better
05:10 Tools to Optimize Images Before Uploading
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