Hello @philm001,
The image optimization is performed entirely via the internal WordPress cron job. The process must be complete without issues and restrictions and the “siteground_optimizer_start_image_optimization_cron” cron must be present in the event scheduler. Of course, via WP-CLI you could force the image optimization process and check if the process will continue:
wp cron event schedule siteground_optimizer_start_image_optimization_cron now
Of course, make sure you have enough disk space, inodes available for the process to complete.
Best Regards,
Simeon Boev
Thank you Simeon
Should I attempt to start the image optimizer via cron job?
I will check the disk space.
Lastly, is there any sort of logs that are created in order for me to see what is going on?
I checked the space and I do have enough space for the pictures
There is no log file in which you could find additional information in regards to the optimization process. Ensure that your native WordPress cron job is not affected somehow. The command that I mentioned earlier is a way to force the process in case the cron scheduler does not contain the required entries.
Best Regards,
Simeon Boev
