How can I resolve the issue of reducing unused rules from stylesheets and deferring CSS not used for above-the-fold content in Webflow to decrease network activity?
Published on
September 22, 2023
To resolve the issue of reducing unused rules from stylesheets and deferring CSS not used for above-the-fold content in Webflow to decrease network activity, you can follow these steps:
- Identify and remove unused CSS rules:
- Open the Pages panel and select the specific page you want to optimize.
- On the top right, click on the "Export" button.
- In the Export panel, scroll down and click on the "Clean CSS" button.
- Webflow will automatically remove any unused CSS rules from the exported code.
- Defer loading of CSS not used for above-the-fold content:
- Open the Dashboard and select the specific project you want to optimize.
- Go to the Project Settings and select the "Custom Code" tab.
- Under the "Footer Code" section, paste the following snippet of JavaScript code:
```javascript ``` - Save the changes and publish your website.
- Inline critical CSS:
- Identify the critical CSS that is required for above-the-fold content to render.
- Open the Designer and select the page in question.
- Go to the Settings panel on the right-hand side.
- Under the "Head and Footer Code" section, paste the critical CSS using
<style></style>tags. - Save the changes and publish your website.
By following these steps, you will be able to reduce unused rules from stylesheets and defer loading of CSS not used for above-the-fold content in Webflow. This will help decrease network activity and improve the performance of your website.
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