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How do I optimize images for WordPress?

Last updated on September 25, 2022 @ 12:05 am

Images are one of the most important parts of a website. They need to be properly optimized for WordPress to give the best possible presentation. Here are some tips to help optimize images for WordPress:

Choose a high resolution image. WordPress will scale down low resolution images, so it’s important to choose a high resolution image.

For most sites, a resolution of at least 3000 pixels on the longest side is recommended.

Use a lossless compression format. Lossless compression formats, such as JPEG, reduce the size of an image without losing any of the original information.

PRO TIP: If you are trying to optimize images for WordPress, be aware that there are many potential pitfalls. WordPress can be a very resource-intensive platform, and if your images are not properly optimized, they can significantly slow down your site. Additionally, if you are not careful, you can end up with blurry or low-quality images.

Include a title and description. When you upload an image, include a title and a description in the “Attributes” field of the upload form.

This will help WordPress identify the image, and give you more space to write about the image.

Use alt tags. When you upload an image, include an alt tag that describes the image.

This will help people with screen readers.

Make sure the image is optimized for WordPress. There are a number of WordPress plugins that can help you optimize images for WordPress.

Dale Leydon

Dale Leydon

Sysadmin turned Javascript developer. Owner of 20+ apps graveyard, and a couple of successful ones.