What could be the cause of the slight jump that occurs when my Webflow site first loads, even though there are no auto-focused fields?

There can be several reasons for a slight jump that occurs when a Webflow site first loads, even if there are no auto-focused fields. Here are a few potential causes and possible solutions:

1. Loading of external resources: If your site is loading external resources such as scripts or stylesheets, they may take some time to load and render. During this process, the browser might reflow the content, causing a slight jump. To minimize this issue, you can move your scripts to the bottom of the page or use async/defer attributes to load them asynchronously.

2. Image loading: If there are large images on your site, they may take a moment to load, causing the layout to shift once they become visible. To prevent this, you can optimize and compress your images to reduce their file size, use lazy loading techniques to load images only when they are in the viewport, or specify image dimensions in HTML to reserve the space while the images load.

3. Font loading: If your site uses custom fonts, they may not load instantly, leading to a temporary shift in the content. You can mitigate this issue by using a font-display CSS property to define how the browser should handle the font loading. Setting it to swap will display a fallback font until the custom font is loaded, reducing the jump effect.

4. Webflow interactions or animations: If you have interactions or animations set up on your site, they may cause elements to move or resize when the page loads. Double-check your interaction settings and make sure they are not conflicting with the layout. Avoid using animations that dramatically change the position or size of elements as the page loads.

5. JavaScript execution: If you have custom JavaScript code on your site that manipulates the DOM or applies changes to the layout, it may introduce a delay in rendering, leading to a jump effect. Review your JavaScript code to ensure it is optimized and doesn't cause unnecessary delays.

By addressing these potential causes, you can reduce or eliminate the slight jump that occurs when your Webflow site first loads, providing a smoother user experience.

Additional Questions:

1. How can I optimize images on my Webflow site to prevent layout shifts?
2. What is the font-display CSS property, and how can it help with font loading in Webflow?
3. Are there any best practices for using interactions or animations in Webflow to avoid layout shifts during page load?