I've been working on improving my WordPress site’s performance, and I’ve noticed that images play a huge role in both user experience and site speed. I want to make sure my images are sharp and look good across all devices, but I’m also aware that large, unoptimized images can really slow things down.
What strategies do you all use to balance image quality with site speed? Do you rely on plugins, manual optimization, or some other method? I've read about various approaches, including the use of image optimization techniques, but I'm curious about what has worked best for you in the real world. Also, how do you ensure that you don’t sacrifice too much in terms of visual appeal when compressing images?
Any tips or recommended tools would be much appreciated!