Hey everyone!
I’ve been working on a website in Wix Studio, and while the design looks great, I’m noticing some slow loading times. I want to make sure my site is as fast as possible for both desktop and mobile users.
What are the best practices for improving page speed in Wix Studio? Are there specific settings, image optimizations, or third-party integrations that can help boost performance?
Would love to hear your tips and experiences!
Hi,
Optimizing page speed in Wix Studio is crucial for providing a smooth user experience and improving SEO rankings. Here are some best practices you can implement to enhance your website’s performance, both on desktop and mobile:
Compress Images: Large image files can significantly slow down your site. Use tools to compress your images without losing quality. Wix automatically optimizes some images, but manual compression can help reduce file sizes further.
Use WebP Format: WebP is a modern image format that offers excellent compression without losing quality. Try using WebP images for faster loading times.
Lazy Loading: Ensure that lazy loading is enabled for images that are not immediately visible when the page loads. This means that images below the fold are only loaded when the user scrolls down.
Reduce the Number of Elements: Each element (image, text, widget, etc.) on your page requires a separate HTTP request, so try to minimize the number of elements on your pages, especially on the homepage.
Mobile Optimization: Make sure your site is optimized for mobile. Wix Studio allows you to customize the mobile version, ensuring it loads faster and is responsive.
Reduce Custom Code: Custom code is powerful, but it can also slow down your site if it’s not optimized. If you’re using custom JavaScript, ensure it’s as efficient as possible. Minimize the use of unnecessary scripts.
Use Velo for Optimization: If you’re adding custom features through Velo (Wix’s coding platform), make sure the code is lightweight and doesn’t rely on large libraries. Optimize JavaScript and CSS files to reduce the load time.
Alternative, if you do not want to invest much time on optimizing yourself, you can try our speed optimization Wix app for Website Speedy that comes with 14 days trial. It will do the optimization automatically for you.
You can install here it:- https://www.wix.com/app-market/websitespeedy
(Disclaimer: We are the developer of this tool and are happy to answer any questions you may have.)
It helped me in my time to change the format of the image, I really agree with the advice about the optimized image, it is better to upload such images.
By converting to .avif instead of .webp, you can achieve better image quality and more efficient compression. Please use the following site.