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+# Edgio Image Optimization Examples
+
+https://edgio-community-examples-v7-image-optimization-live.glb.edgio.link
+
+## Description
+
+Edgio's [image optimization](https://docs.edg.io/guides/v7/performance/image_optimization) feature can dynamically alter images to fit a site's design, experience, and performance needs, by applying transformations like resizing, blurring, or cropping based on the site's requirements. For instance, it can blur images beyond a visitor's free access limit on a paywalled site. It enhances performance by caching the transformed images at the network edge, reducing image processing time and delivering optimized images nearer to users.
+
+## Setup and Installation
+
+- Clone the repository to your local machine.
+- Run `npm install` in the repository directory.
+
+## Getting Started
+
+After setting up the project, run `npm run edgio:dev` to start a local development server to test the example functions.
+
+To deploy the project to Edgio, use the command `npm run edgio:deploy`. Note that deployment to Edgio requires you to be
+logged into Edgio CLI which can be done via `npm run edgio login` and following the instructions.
+
+## Support
+
+If you have any queries or face issues with this project, please don't hesitate to contact
+the [Edgio team](https://edg.io/contact-support/).
diff --git a/examples/v7-image-optimization/routes.js b/examples/v7-image-optimization/routes.js
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@@ -2,7 +2,11 @@ import { Router, edgioRoutes } from '@edgio/core';
 
 export default new Router()
   .use(edgioRoutes)
-
+  .always({
+    caching: {
+      max_age: '1d',
+    },
+  })
   // example page for image optimization
   .match('/', {
     edge_function: 'edge-functions/main.js',