Get Those Website Images Sorted with These Top Plugins!
Tired of your website loading slower than dial-up in the 90s? Get those images sorted!
Turns out, there are brilliant plugins that not only whip new pics into shape but also sort out those oldies languishing in your website’s library.
Here are two plugins that deserve a permanent spot in your WordPress toolbox:
1. Image Optimisation and Lazy Load by Optimole: This one’s like a fairy godmother for your images! It optimises them using a speedy global network (think: faster loading times, happier visitors!), stores them in the cloud (saving precious server space), and even waits to load them until they’re actually needed (lazy loading, genius!).
Pros:
- Easy peasy setup: just sign up and pop in your key, et voilà!
- Free plan included, with paid options for busier websites
- Automatic tools that work their magic in the background (who’s got time for manual editing, eh?)
2. Imagify Image Optimizer: This bad boy automatically resizes and compresses your images, even those animated GIFs you love. Choose from different compression levels depending on your needs (normal for no quality loss, aggressive and ultra for smaller file sizes with a slight quality trade-off).
Pros:
- Free plan included, with paid options for bigger image needs
- Optimises both still images and animated GIFs
- Three compression settings to find the perfect balance for you
Remember: Optimising your images is like giving your website a makeover from the inside out. Faster loading times = happier visitors, better SEO, and more space on your server for all those amazing things you’re creating.
Bonus Tip: Before unleashing the plugin power, make sure to back up your images just in case.
There you have it, lovelies! Now go forth and optimise your website like the boss you are!
P.S. Don’t forget to check out >>Part 1<< and >>Part 2<< for even more tips on making your WordPress website amazing!