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WP-Optimize Premium Pricing — Starter (Up to 2 sites)
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This 'recipe' describes acquiring the WP-Optimize Premium Starter plan, suitable for up to 2 WordPress sites. It lists necessary items (license, billing, site URLs) and step-by-step actions to purchase, install, and set up core features included in the plan.
Visit the WP-Optimize pricing page. Locate the Starter plan that specifies coverage for up to 2 sites. Review included features: database cleaning & optimization, basic image compression quota, basic page cache, automatic updates, and premium support. Confirm the plan term is annual (or change if monthly is offered and preferred).
Sign in to your WP-Optimize account or create a new account. Prepare a valid billing email and payment method (credit card or supported payment processor). Ensure you have the exact site URLs (up to 2) that you'll register with the license.
On the pricing page, click 'Buy' or 'Subscribe' for the Starter plan. Enter billing details and payment information, confirm the number of sites (up to 2), and complete the transaction. Save the order confirmation and license key provided after purchase.
Log into the WP-Optimize account dashboard and download the Premium plugin ZIP file or use the provided download link. On each WordPress site (up to 2), go to Plugins > Add New > Upload Plugin, upload the ZIP, and activate WP-Optimize Premium.
In each WordPress site's WP-Optimize settings, navigate to the License or Account tab. Paste the license key from your WP-Optimize account into the license field and activate it. Confirm the site shows 'Premium' features enabled and that the site URL is registered in your WP-Optimize account.
Open WP-Optimize > Database. Review recommended cleanups (post revisions, auto-drafts, spam & trashed comments, transients). Back up your database (use WP-Optimize backup integration or another backup plugin). After backup, select desired cleanup tasks and run the optimizer. Optionally schedule automatic cleanups (weekly or monthly) using the Scheduler settings.
In WP-Optimize > Images, connect to the image compression service using the included quota. Configure compression level (lossy/lossless/strong) according to quality needs. Bulk-compress existing images (observe quota usage) and enable automatic compression for newly uploaded images.
Go to WP-Optimize > Cache. Enable page cache and test site functionality. Configure cache settings: cache expiry, user-cache exclusions (e.g., for logged-in users or checkout pages), and cache preload if needed. Verify cached pages serve correctly by loading pages in an incognito window and checking headers or performance.
In WP-Optimize or your WordPress Updates settings, enable automatic updates for WP-Optimize plugin and other plugins/themes as desired. Decide whether to enable automatic core updates; if enabled, ensure you have off-site backups in place to recover from potential issues.
Run a speed test (e.g., GTmetrix, PageSpeed Insights) before and after optimizations to quantify improvements. Check critical pages and site functionality (forms, e-commerce checkout). Confirm image compression didn’t degrade image quality beyond acceptable levels.
In your WP-Optimize account, confirm that the license lists up to 2 active sites. Keep payment method up to date for annual renewals. Monitor quota usage for images and upgrade if you need more sites or greater image compression capacity.
If you plan to use staging environments or WordPress multisite, verify compatibility with the Starter plan. Some features may be limited or require a higher-tier plan; consult WP-Optimize documentation or support if needed.
If you run into issues, use the included premium support: open a ticket through your WP-Optimize account or access documentation and knowledgebase articles. Provide site URLs, WP and plugin versions, and screenshots/logs to expedite troubleshooting.