Is there a way for Webflow to compress the 57 issues with uncompressed JavaScript, specifically the resource from https://ajax.googleapis.com/ajax/libs/webfont/1.6.26/webfont.js, that were found using SEMRush?

Published on
September 22, 2023

Yes, Webflow provides a built-in feature called Asset Optimization which allows you to compress and optimize various assets on your website, including JavaScript files.

To compress the JavaScript file from https://ajax.googleapis.com/ajax/libs/webfont/1.6.26/webfont.js, you can follow these steps:

  1. Login to your Webflow account and open your project.
  2. Go to the Project Settings by clicking on the gear icon in the left sidebar.
  3. Select the Hosting tab at the top of the page.
  4. Scroll down to the Asset Optimization section.
  5. Toggle the switch to enable Asset Optimization.
  6. In the JavaScript section, click the "+" button to add a new rule.
  7. In the URL field, enter the URL of the JavaScript file you want to compress (https://ajax.googleapis.com/ajax/libs/webfont/1.6.26/webfont.js).
  8. Make sure the "Compress" option is selected.
  9. Click on the "Save" button to save your changes.

Webflow will then compress the JavaScript file and serve the optimized version to visitors of your website. This will help improve your website's performance and reduce the load time.

Keep in mind that Asset Optimization may take a few minutes to propagate the changes to your live website. Additionally, it's always a good practice to test your website after applying optimizations to ensure there are no issues.

Additional Tips:

  • Analyze the impact of compressing JavaScript files on your website using tools like Google PageSpeed Insights or GTmetrix. These tools can provide valuable insights and suggestions for further optimization.
  • Consider leveraging caching techniques to further optimize the delivery of JavaScript files and reduce the number of requests made to external sources.
  • Regularly monitor your website's performance and make sure to optimize other assets such as images, CSS files, and fonts. Webflow's Asset Optimization feature offers optimization options for various asset types, so take advantage of them to improve your website's overall performance.

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Yes, Webflow provides a built-in feature called Asset Optimization which allows you to compress and optimize various assets on your website, including JavaScript files.

To compress the JavaScript file from https://ajax.googleapis.com/ajax/libs/webfont/1.6.26/webfont.js, you can follow these steps:

  1. Login to your Webflow account and open your project.
  2. Go to the Project Settings by clicking on the gear icon in the left sidebar.
  3. Select the Hosting tab at the top of the page.
  4. Scroll down to the Asset Optimization section.
  5. Toggle the switch to enable Asset Optimization.
  6. In the JavaScript section, click the "+" button to add a new rule.
  7. In the URL field, enter the URL of the JavaScript file you want to compress (https://ajax.googleapis.com/ajax/libs/webfont/1.6.26/webfont.js).
  8. Make sure the "Compress" option is selected.
  9. Click on the "Save" button to save your changes.

Webflow will then compress the JavaScript file and serve the optimized version to visitors of your website. This will help improve your website's performance and reduce the load time.

Keep in mind that Asset Optimization may take a few minutes to propagate the changes to your live website. Additionally, it's always a good practice to test your website after applying optimizations to ensure there are no issues.

Additional Tips:

  • Analyze the impact of compressing JavaScript files on your website using tools like Google PageSpeed Insights or GTmetrix. These tools can provide valuable insights and suggestions for further optimization.
  • Consider leveraging caching techniques to further optimize the delivery of JavaScript files and reduce the number of requests made to external sources.
  • Regularly monitor your website's performance and make sure to optimize other assets such as images, CSS files, and fonts. Webflow's Asset Optimization feature offers optimization options for various asset types, so take advantage of them to improve your website's overall performance.

Additional Questions:

  1. How can I optimize CSS files in Webflow using Asset Optimization?
  2. Does Webflow's Asset Optimization feature support image compression?
  3. Are there any limitations or requirements for using Webflow's Asset Optimization feature?