Optimize - HTFY Publisher
The Optimize option in HTFY Publisher is designed to help you improve your website's performance, loading speed, and SEO score. It offers powerful tools for caching, image optimization, and lazy loading, making your static HTML website faster and more efficient — without the need for complex coding or plugins.
Key Features of the Optimize Panel
1. .htaccess Auto Optimization
Automatically updates your
.htaccess
file with optimized rulesAdds cache control headers to enable browser caching
Improves overall load time and resource handling
2. Image Optimization
Convert All Images to WebP: Efficient next-gen format for smaller file sizes
Compress Images: Reduces file size while maintaining quality
Set Image Dimensions: Automatically adjusts image width/height for consistency
Enable Lazy Loading: Defers off-screen images to speed up initial page load
3. One-Click Optimization
Apply all image and performance enhancements with a single click
Targets all images across your static pages, including those in posts, pages, and custom folders
How to Use the Optimize Tool
Navigate to Dashboard > Optimize
Choose the features you want to apply (e.g., WebP conversion, lazy loading)
Click "Run Optimize"
The system will automatically update
.htaccess
, optimize images, and apply selected performance settings
Benefits
Boosts PageSpeed Insights score
Reduces server load
Improves SEO ranking
Increases user satisfaction through faster navigation
Note
Always take a backup of your website before running full optimization, especially if you are applying bulk image changes or advanced caching rules.
What does the Optimize option do in HTFY Publisher?
.htaccess
file, applying caching rules, compressing images, converting them to WebP, and enabling lazy loading.Can I convert all images on my site to WebP format with one click?
What is lazy loading and how does it help?
Lazy loading delays the loading of off-screen images until the user scrolls to them. This improves initial page load speed and reduces unnecessary bandwidth usage.
Will optimizing .htaccess affect my existing website setup?
.htaccess
. However, it’s always recommended to back up your file before running the optimization, especially if you have custom rules.