This tutorial demonstrates how to rapidly improve a WordPress website's PageSpeed score from 45 to 100 using the Airlift plugin. The creator shows the entire process: installing the free plugin, configuring optimizations like image conversion and lazy loading, and verifying the score boost on both mobile and desktop. He also briefly compares the free and pro versions.
A short editorial from the SEONIB team on why this content matters.
This video proves that a free plugin alone can take a WordPress site from a failing mobile score to a perfect 100, directly supporting SEO rankings.
Unlike many speed tutorials that require complex configurations, Airlift delivers instant results with a single click—making it an ideal tool for AI-driven SEO workflows that prioritize speed as a ranking signal.
WordPress site owners should immediately test their PageSpeed score, install Airlift, and re-test; if the score isn't 100, consider the pro version for additional micro-optimizations.
Google's tool to measure website performance on mobile and desktop.
The time when the first element of a webpage becomes visible to the user.
A technique that delays loading of images and content until they are needed, improving initial load speed.
Converting images to WebP format to reduce file size without significant quality loss.
A plugin that stores static versions of pages to serve faster to visitors.
The time it takes for the largest visible element on a page to load.
The total time during which the main thread is blocked by long tasks, affecting interactivity.
What is the best free WordPress speed optimization plugin?
Airlift is highlighted as the fastest free plugin, boosting a site from 45 to 100 on mobile PageSpeed.
How can I improve my WordPress PageSpeed score fast?
Install Airlift plugin, run its automatic optimization, and verify the score via Google PageSpeed Insights.
Does the free version of Airlift include branding?
No, the free version does not add any visible branding to your site.
What settings does Airlift optimize automatically?
It preloads LCP, resizes images, converts to WebP, enables lazy loading, and optimizes fonts, PHP, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Will Airlift work on my existing WordPress site?
Yes, the tutorial shows it working on a live WordPress site with existing content and theme.
Is the pro version worth it?
It adds dynamic image resizing, font subsetting, stylesheet lazy loading, and auto cache purge; the free version already achieves 100, but pro can further improve.
How long does the optimization take?
In the video, the initial optimization completed in under a minute.
What is the difference between mobile and desktop PageSpeed scores?
Mobile scores are often lower due to device constraints; the video's starting mobile score was 45 vs desktop 84.
Can I use Airlift alongside other caching plugins?
It's recommended to disable other caching plugins to avoid conflicts, as Airlift handles caching and optimization.
Does page speed affect SEO?
Yes, faster sites rank higher in Google and get more visitors and conversions.
SEONIB automatically generates AEO-optimized pages, embeds schema, and submits them to IndexNow — so your content gets discovered faster by Google and AI answer engines.