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Bespoke Plugins & Integrations CHOSEN PROJECT

Media Optimizer & AVIF Compressor

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Normal Client Technical Architect

Automated AVIF/WebP Media Compressor

A core performance plugin that intercepts image and video uploads to compress them into modern AVIF and WebP formats automatically, dramatically reducing page weight.

  • Background Image Compression: Automatically scales down heavy image uploads, converting them to AVIF to save up to 80% file size without visible quality loss.
  • Video Compression Engine: Compresses heavy video files in the background using system binaries.
  • System Logs: Real-time dashboard showing optimization ratios and total bandwidth saved.

Background Compression Queue & Static FFmpeg Compiler

A powerful background media optimization pipeline designed for WordPress.

  • Statically Compiled FFmpeg: Programmed an automatic installer (class-ffmpeg-installer.php) that downloads and validates static FFmpeg binaries on the server.
  • Cron Video Queue: Built a custom database table queue system (class-video-queue.php). It schedules image and video compression tasks via WordPress background runners (wp_cron), preventing server timeouts.
  • AVIF & WebP Generators: Intercepted the WP Media Editor hooks (class-image-compressor.php) to generate AVIF alternatives using system gd/imagick libraries.

PROJECT BLUEPRINT

  • Architecture: Headless & Custom CMS Extensions
  • Category: Bespoke Plugins & Integrations
  • Hardening Check: PROD READY
  • Business Focus: UX Optimization & Conversion
  • Protocol: AJAX Admin Enclave / REST API
  • Security Layer: Nonce verification / DB Sanitization