How to Improve Page Load Speed in Webflow

1. Optimize Images:
- Choose the right file format: Use JPEG for photographs and PNG for images with transparency or large areas of color. SVG is ideal for logos and icons.
- Resize images before uploading to match the dimensions needed on your site, reducing file size and load time.
- Utilize Webflow’s automatic image compression and enable web-friendly formats in the image settings.

2. Minimize HTTP Requests:
- Combine multiple CSS and JavaScript files into single files to reduce the number of requests.
- Use sliders and animations sparingly, as they add more elements that need to load.

3. Use Lazy Loading for Images and Videos:
- Apply lazy loading to images and videos by selecting the element in Webflow Designer and enabling the setting in the "Settings" panel. This loads media elements only when they are in the viewport.

4. Optimize Fonts:
- Limit the number of font variations to only those necessary (e.g., regular and bold, excluding unnecessary styles like light).
- Use system fonts or web-safe fonts to avoid loading custom fonts unnecessarily.

5. Minimize the Use of Third-Party Scripts:
- Evaluate the necessity of each third-party script and remove any that don't significantly contribute to your site’s goals.
- Load essential scripts asynchronously to prevent them from blocking page rendering.

6. Enable Gzip Compression:
- Confirm that Gzip compression, typically enabled by default in Webflow, is active by checking the performance settings in your site’s dashboard.

7. Use a Content Delivery Network (CDN):
- Publish your Webflow site correctly to make use of the global CDN, which speeds up load times by serving content from the nearest server location to the user.

8. Test Your Page Load Speed:
- After implementing changes, test your site’s load speed using tools like Google PageSpeed Insights, GTmetrix, or Pingdom to gain insights into performance and areas for improvement.

9. Continually Monitor Performance:
- Regularly check your site’s load times and user feedback to spot any performance declines. Revisit optimization strategies as needed to keep your site running smoothly.