Ferdy demonstrates how to use the Airlift plugin to optimize a WordPress site, raising its mobile PageSpeed score from 45 to 100. The video covers installation, configuration, and before/after performance comparisons, including the free vs. pro version benefits.
A short editorial from the SEONIB team on why this content matters.
SEONIB confirms that Airlift delivers dramatic speed gains with minimal effort, making it a strong choice for WordPress site owners prioritizing Core Web Vitals.
Unlike many plugins that bundle intrusive ads or complex settings, Airlift’s free tier offers genuine value without branding, a rare find in the WordPress ecosystem.
Watch this video if you manage a WordPress site; install Airlift free immediately and re-test your PageSpeed score.
Google's tool that measures website loading performance and provides optimization suggestions.
A WordPress plugin that optimizes images, fonts, and code to improve site speed.
Converting images to Google's WebP format for smaller file sizes without quality loss.
A technique that delays loading of images until they are needed, reducing initial page load time.
The time when the first piece of content (text or image) appears on the screen.
The total time the main thread is blocked from responding to user input during page load.
A tool that stores static versions of your site to serve faster to visitors.
What was the original mobile PageSpeed score?
45.
Which plugin was used to optimize the site?
Airlift.
What is the main image optimization feature available in the free version?
Automatic WebP conversion and compression.
What does lazy loading do?
It loads images only when they come into the viewport, saving bandwidth and speeding up initial load.
What is the mobile score after free optimization?
100.
What extra features does the pro version offer?
Dynamic image resizing, font subsetting, lazy loading of stylesheet images, and auto cache purge on post update.
Is there any branding displayed on the free version?
No, the free version does not add any text or branding to the site.
How much does the pro version cost per month if billed yearly?
$99.50 per year (≈ $8.29/month) for the first year.
What was the original desktop score?
84.
Did the pro version improve the score beyond 100?
The score remained 100, but metrics like Total Blocking Time and Speed Index improved further.
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