Image Optimization for WordPress: WebP, Compression, and Lazy Loading
Optimize images wordpress webp
Updated: December 28, 2025 • Use this as a practical workflow. Provider dashboards change—adapt the steps to your UI.
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What to do first
- Resize images before upload.
- Use WebP or AVIF where supported.
- Compress without destroying quality.
Lazy loading
- Use native lazy loading for below-the-fold images.
- Don’t lazy-load your hero image.
CDN
- Serve images from a CDN to reduce latency.
Next steps
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- Core Web Vitals checklist (speed basics)
- WordPress backups best practices
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