Optimizing Core Web Vitals for Elementor Websites(LCP, INP, CLS)
Page builders like Elementor are fantastic for design velocity, but they often output excessive DOM elements. However, with the right optimizations, you don't have to sacrifice speed for design.
Asset Unloading
Not every script needs to load on every page. I use asset manager tools to conditionally dequeue scripts. For example, a contact form script doesn't need to be on the 'About Us' page.
Image Optimization
I strictly use WebP formats and implement lazy loading. But beyond that, defining explicit width and height attributes prevents Cumulative Layout Shift (CLS), a key metric in Google's ranking.
Server-Side Caching
Plugins are great, but server-level caching (like Redis or Varnish) is superior. I configure caching rules that bypass the PHP worker entirely for static content, resulting in near-instant Time to First Byte (TTFB).