Video Description
Okay, real talk—my site used to take nearly 9 seconds to load. Not great, right? But now it’s clocking in at under 2 seconds, and I’m going to show you exactly how I did it, step by step, no tech degree required.
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Pagespeed Insights - https://pagespeed.web.dev/
GT Metrix - https://gtmetrix.com/
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#blogging #contentmarketing #contentcreator #WebsiteSpeed #WordPressOptimization #WPRocket #Imagify #SitePerformance
Timestamps:
00:00 – From 8.7s to under 2s load time
00:35 – Why fast websites matter in 2025
00:59 – Tools to check site speed: PageSpeed Insights & GTmetrix
01:50 – Diagnosing problems: Render blocking, images, etc.
03:00 – Step 1: Turn on caching with WP Rocket
04:28 – What caching does and how it helps
05:45 – Fine-tuning cache settings and exceptions
07:00 – Step 2: Optimize images with WP Rocket + Imagify
08:30 – Lazy loading, background images, video iframes, and fonts
10:00 – Using next-gen image formats (WebP) and resizing
12:00 – Smart compression and saving original images
13:50 – Step 3: Minify & combine CSS and JavaScript
15:25 – Render-blocking CSS: what it is and how to fix it
16:40 – Async and deferred JavaScript loading
18:00 – Step 4: Integrate WP Rocket with Cloudflare CDN
19:45 – Step 5: Clean up your WordPress database
21:00 – Final speed test results and massive improvements
22:30 – Recap, results, and next steps for SEO optimization
Project 24 is our membership program that teaches you how to work toward replacing your current income with income from websites and YouTube channels in 24 months.
Project 24 is a product of Income School LLC. Results mentioned are not typical. The trademark “Project 24” refers to the goal of some people to create a successful business in 24 months, but is not a promise or guarantee of that success. Many online businesses fail because, like any business, it requires hard work, skill, and dedication. Before making business decisions, consult financial and legal professionals licensed in your jurisdiction.