Feature: The “Pixel to Load Resources Below the Viewport” setting in W3Speedster determines how far below the visible viewport deferred resources begin loading. The default threshold is 200 pixels, which ensures images, videos, iframes, background images, and audio start loading just before they enter view, resulting in a smooth and uninterrupted user experience. Why This […]
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Enable Lazy Load
Feature: The Enable Lazy Load feature in W3Speedster defers the loading of images and other non-critical media elements until they are about to enter the user’s viewport. Instead of loading all visual assets (Images, Audio, Video, and Iframe) at once, this approach prioritizes above-the-fold content, leading to significantly faster initial page rendering and optimized server […]
WebP Image Quality
Feature: The WebP Image Quality setting in W3Speedster determines the compression level applied when converting JPG and PNG images into the WebP format. As a next-generation image format developed by Google, WebP provides significant file size reduction while maintaining strong visual quality. W3Speedster defaults this value to 90%, offering a near-lossless balance between clarity and […]
Convert to WebP
Feature: The “Convert to WebP” feature in W3Speedster allows automatic conversion of JPG and PNG images into the WebP format — a modern, high-efficiency image format developed by Google. WebP delivers significant compression advantages while maintaining visual quality, resulting in faster page loads and lower bandwidth consumption without compromising user experience. Why We Need It […]
JPG/PNG Image Quality
Feature: The “JPG/PNG Image Quality” setting in W3Speedster allows you to fine-tune the balance between image visual clarity and file size. By default, the plugin maintains a high-quality threshold of 90%, ensuring that your site’s images remain sharp and visually appealing while still achieving meaningful reductions in file size. Why We Need It Performance vs. […]
Optimize JPG/PNG Images
Feature: Image optimization is an essential element of web performance, as images often contribute significantly to a page’s total load size. W3Speedster includes an automatic image optimization feature specifically designed for JPG and PNG formats, the most commonly used image types on the web. This feature reduces image file sizes without compromising visual quality, leading […]
Image Optimization
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Delete Critical CSS
The W3Speedster WordPress plugin allows you to delete Critical CSS. This should be done only when you make changes to the styles used in the upper part of your webpage. Deleting Critical CSS will clear the cache and require regeneration, which may take some time depending on the number of pages on your site. […]
Delete JS/CSS Cache
The plugin lets you delete the combined and minified cache for JavaScript and CSS. This ensures that any changes made to your theme or plugin files are updated and reflected on your site. […]
Delete HTML Cache
Delete the HTML cache whenever you make changes to your site to ensure that the latest updates are reflected. This helps maintain accurate and up-to-date content for your visitors. […]
