How to Optimize Images for Faster WordPress Websites

Optimizing your images is an important step to making your WordPress website load faster. In this video, you will learn what image optimization is, why it’s important, and how you can use it to speed up your WordPress website.
Image optimization is the technical term for making sure that your images are as small as possible without visible resolution. Smaller images will make your website load faster and that will not only have a positive impact on your SEO, but your users’ experience, too.
This video will show you the two aspects of an image that you need to consider in order to optimize it: the image format, and the size. You’ll learn about the different image formats and how image size affects your website speed.
Watch on to learn what you can do to optimize your images:
Compression
Lazy loading
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00:00 Introduction
00:14 What is image optimization?
01:01 Image format
04:35 Size matters
05:56 How to optimize your images?
12:01 Wrap Up
13:06 Final Comments
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[@JoeGator23]

Thanks for the video, I'm dealing with this now. Looking for a solution is tough going, but webp is helping. Maybe you could do another video explaining how to pre-load fonts and avoid showing invisible text? Also looking to pre-load LCP image, but no idea how it is done. You seem like you have a good grasp of handling adding code- I am still trying to learn the basics here. I don't even know where to add/edit for best results using WP or the actual HTML header. I'm running Autoptimize with some fleeting success, but willing to give SiteGround a go. Thanks for the helpful video... Subbed!

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[@naomikoopmans]

Hi, thanks a lot for the video. I've implemented all the parts of the SG-Optimizer plugin. However, my website is still loading very slowly, especially on mobile devices. Your advice would be appreciated!

[@siteground]

Thank you for the comment, Naomi! We would be happy to check out your site and offer further advice. Please reach out to our support team at any convenient time through your account's Help Center. Here are the steps to follow: stgrnd.co/contactus You might also want to check out this tutorial for more great tips on speed optimization: siteground.com/tutorials/wordpress/optimize-performance/

[@stitchedfern7492]

hi, I am having the same issue with my website. I've done everything in SG optimizer but website is also loading very slowly on mobile. Have you figured anything out? Thank you!

[@siteground]

We’re sorry to hear about the speed issue with your website on mobile. There are various factors that may affect mobile performance - page size, image optimization, plugins and themes used, and more. We'd be more than happy to assist you and look into this further. Please don't hesitate to contact our support team through your account's Help Center. You can reach us at any time. Here's how: stgrnd.co/contactus