Optimizing Social Media Embeds in WordPress: Speed and Privacy Tips
Description
Ever wondered why your WordPress site loads slowly with embedded social media content? Do you know how to ensure your site is both speedy and compliant with privacy regulations? We draw back the curtain on the built-in oEmbed functionality of WordPress, highlight its attractive ease of use and potential pitfalls, and share tips on optimizing your site's performance.
Highlights
00:00 Understanding oEmbed
00:54 oEmbed Challenges
01:44 Privacy Concerns
02:55 The Importance of Caching
05:02 Optimizing Load Speed and Lazy Loading
07:32 Recap and Summary of Embedding Practices
Links
- oEmbed Specs: https://oembed.com/
- WP YouTube Lyte: https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-youtube-lyte/
- Mihdan: Lite YouTube Embed: https://wordpress.org/plugins/mihdan-lite-youtube-embed/
- Embed Privacy: https://wordpress.org/plugins/embed-privacy/
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