Does Webflow allow for minification of Javascript code?Does Webflow already leverage browser caching and compression?

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September 23, 2023

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Does Webflow allow for minification of Javascript code?

Yes, Webflow allows for minification of JavaScript code. Minification is the process of removing unnecessary characters such as whitespace, comments, and line breaks from code to reduce its file size. This optimization technique helps to improve website performance by reducing file transfer time and improving load speed.

To minify JavaScript code in Webflow, you can follow these steps:

Open your Webflow project in the Designer.
Go to the Project Settings by clicking on the gear icon in the left sidebar.
In the Project Settings, navigate to the Custom Code tab.
Scroll down to the Footer Code section.
Paste your minified JavaScript code into the footer code box.
Click on the Save Changes button to save your changes.

By including minified JavaScript code in the footer of your Webflow project, you can ensure that your website's JavaScript files are minimized, leading to faster load times and improved performance.

Does Webflow already leverage browser caching and compression?

Yes, Webflow leverages browser caching and compression to improve website performance and load times. When you publish your website on Webflow's hosting platform, it automatically applies various optimization techniques, including browser caching and compression.

Here's how Webflow uses browser caching and compression:

Browser Caching: When a visitor arrives at your Webflow website, their browser stores some of the website's files (such as images, CSS, and JavaScript) locally on their device. This allows subsequent visits to the site to load faster, as the browser can retrieve the stored files instead of downloading them again. Webflow sets proper cache control headers to enable browser caching and improve website speed.
Gzip Compression: Webflow automatically compresses website files using Gzip compression. Gzip is a file compression algorithm that reduces the size of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript files before being sent to the visitor's browser. Compressed files transfer faster across the internet, leading to improved load times and a better user experience.

By leveraging browser caching and compression, Webflow helps to maximize website performance and ensure fast loading times for your visitors.

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