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Performance & Troubleshooting

Optimize images for faster loading

Reduce file sizes without hurting quality.

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Quick answer

Reduce file sizes without hurting quality.

  • Slow sites are usually caused by large images, heavy scripts, or missing caching.
  • Start with quick wins: compress images and enable LiteSpeed Cache.
  • Core Web Vitals influence both rankings and conversions.

Key details

Images are often the largest files on a page.

Use modern formats like WebP and keep file sizes under 300KB where possible.

Compression tools can reduce file size by 50% or more.

Helpful tips

  • Resize images before uploading to WordPress or Sitejet.

Quick checklist

  • Run a speed test
  • Optimize images and scripts
  • Clear cache after updates
  • Disable heavy or unused plugins

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