Autoptimize is a free WordPress plugin that speeds up your site by tidying the CSS, JavaScript, HTML, and images a browser has to download. This short course explains how a page actually loads, then walks you through setting the plugin up and measuring the difference. By the end you'll have a faster site and understand why it's faster.
What you'll learn
Page speed shapes how visitors experience your site and how search engines rank it, yet most performance advice is vague or intimidating. This course grounds you first in how browsers build a page, so learning how to use Autoptimize feels logical rather than like flipping random switches. You'll be able to install the plugin, apply sensible optimizations to your code and images, and confirm the improvement with real before-and-after measurements. That's a practical, repeatable way to keep any WordPress site quick.
Inside the course
- How Browsers Load a Page
- Installing Autoptimize & Baseline Measurement
- JavaScript, CSS & HTML Optimization
- Images, Extra Settings & Final Measurement
Who this course is for
This suits beginners and site owners who want a faster WordPress site without hiring a developer. No coding is needed, though it helps to be comfortable installing a plugin. If you want more of the underlying theory, our free written tutorials go deeper on performance.
Frequently asked questions
Is Autoptimize free?
Will Autoptimize break my site?
Do I need to know how to code to use Autoptimize?
Every one of the 4 lessons is free to watch — you just need a free WP Tutoring account. No card, no trial clock.
- All 4 lessons, start to finish
- Follow along on a clean WordPress install
- Keep your free account forever