WP Speed Tip #2 – Resize Images Before Uploading

Why It Matters

Uploading raw 3000px or 5MB images straight from your phone or DSLR? You’re tanking your site speed.

Even one oversized image can kill your PageSpeed score and frustrate mobile users on slow networks.

The Fix: Resize Before Upload

📏 Recommended Image Sizes:

How to Resize (Free Tools):

On Desktop:

• Squoosh (best pick)
  → Resize + convert to WebP + compress
• GIMP / Photoshop
  → Export at correct dimensions and quality (70–80%)

On Mobile:

• Use “Photo Resizer” or “Lit Photo” (Android) / “Image Size” (iOS)

Pro Workflow:

• Export all images as .webp from Squoosh.
• Set width ≤ 1200px for main images.
• Compress to <200 KB (unless high-detail needed).
• Only upload resized + optimized images.

What It Actually Does:

• Reduces load time dramatically (esp. on mobile)
• Improves Google PageSpeed score
• Lowers bounce rate from users who give up on slow sites

Extra Tip:

If you already uploaded big images, use a plugin like:

• Regenerate Thumbnails (only when needed)
• ShortPixel (free 100 images/month, WebP support)

Then fix future uploads at source — no plugin needed.

Bookmark this tip. Tomorrow we tackle:
“Tip #3 – WebP: The Image Format That Speeds Everything Up”