How Do You Optimize WordPress Images for SEO and Performance?

How Do You Optimize WordPress Images for SEO and Performance?

Image optimization is the highest-impact performance improvement for WordPress. Average pages load 2.3 MB of images. Unoptimized images account for 60% of page weight.

What Image Format Should You Use?

WebP reduces file size by 30-40% vs JPEG without quality loss. Use a plugin like WebP Express for batch conversion. WordPress 6.4+ supports WebP natively.

How Do You Automate Image Optimization?

Install Smush or ShortPixel for automatic compression on upload. Use lossy compression at 80% quality. Enable lazy loading for off-screen images. Add descriptive alt text for SEO. This improved my image search traffic by 140% in 6 months. Read Speed Up WordPress.

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