Setting Up Image Optimization

Increase your page speed by compressing the images on your site.

Image compression is a key element of getting unparalleled page load speeds. And while Acabado doesn’t do it internally, we’ve built Acabado to integrate perfectly with one plugin that does it really well. 

ShortPixel is a free plugin that will compress all your images in multiple sizes so you can use the same image as a small thumbnail or as a full-size image and have it be optimized for each case.

Step 1: Install the ShortPixel Plugin

On your WordPress dashboard, go to Plugins > Add New.

In the search bar on the far right type in ShortPixel. Find the ShortPixel Image Optimizer and click “Install Now”.

Then go to Plugins > Installed Plugins and click “Activate” next to the ShortPixel Image Optimizer.

Step 2: Set Up ShortPixel

Once the ShortPixel plugin is activated, click on Settings > ShortPixel to get the settings page.

For this next step, you’ll need an API key from ShortPixel. In another tab, go to the ShortPixel website and create a free account.  You’ll enter your email, agree to their terms, and they’ll give you an API key.

Then, go back to your site, enter your API key, and continue with selecting your settings. Our basic settings areas follows:

Step 3: Bulk Process Images

On this screen, check the box for “Include Thumbnails” and then start the bulk optimization process. This will optimize all images currently on your site. From now on, all images added will also be optimized when you upload them.