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 23, 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:

  1. 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.
  1. 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.
  1. 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.

Additional Questions:

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