Elementor makes it easy to build beautiful pages, but a careless build can be heavy and slow. The good news is that Elementor sites can be very fast. These are the tips our developers follow on every Elementor project.
Build smart from the start
1. Use Flexbox containers
Containers replace the old section, column and inner-section structure. They produce much less HTML for the same layout, which means a smaller page and faster rendering. Use one container where you used to nest three levels.
2. Use global colours and fonts
Set your colours and typography once in Site Settings and use the globals in every widget. It keeps the design consistent and reduces repeated CSS.
3. Limit fonts and weights
Every font family and weight is another file to download. Two families with three or four weights is plenty for most sites. Elementor can also load Google Fonts locally from your own server.
Turn on Elementor’s performance features
4. Review Settings, Features and Performance
Recent Elementor versions include options such as element caching, lazy-loading background images, inline font icons and optimised control loading. Many are on by default in new installs, but older sites often have them off. Turn them on one at a time and test.
5. Use the external file CSS print method
Under Elementor’s performance settings, the external file method lets browsers cache your CSS between pages instead of loading it inline every time.
6. Disable widgets you never use
Elementor’s Element Manager shows which widgets are used on your site. Deactivating unused ones, and removing add-on packs you installed for a single widget, reduces the code your site loads.
Optimise media and effects
7. Optimise every image
Upload images at the size they are shown, use WebP, and compress them. Never lazy-load the main hero image, because it is usually the Largest Contentful Paint element.
8. Avoid heavy hero sliders and videos
A single strong image loads faster and usually converts better than a slider. If you need video, use a lightweight preview that loads the player on click.
9. Use motion effects with care
Entrance animations on every element, especially above the fold, delay how fast content appears. Keep animations for a few key elements.
Get the foundation right
10. Pair Elementor with good hosting and caching
No builder setting can fix a slow server. Use quality WordPress hosting, a caching plugin that matches your server, and a CDN. Our guide on why WordPress sites get slow covers this in detail.
11. Regenerate files after big changes
After updates or design changes, use Elementor’s Regenerate Files and Data tool and clear your cache so visitors get fresh, correct CSS.
12. Measure on mobile
Test key pages with Google PageSpeed Insights on mobile after each change. Mobile scores are what most of your visitors experience.
Need a faster Elementor site?
Our WordPress development team builds every site in native Elementor with speed in mind, and we optimise existing Elementor sites too. Pair it with our SEO services to turn that speed into rankings.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Elementor bad for SEO?
No. Elementor outputs normal HTML that search engines read easily. Speed and content quality matter far more than the page builder you choose.
Do Elementor add-ons slow down a site?
They can. Each add-on pack loads its own code. Keep only the ones you really need.
Should I convert old sections to containers?
For important pages, yes. Elementor includes a converter that helps move sections to containers, but check the layout carefully afterwards.
Can an Elementor site score 90+ on PageSpeed?
Yes, with a clean build, optimised images, good hosting and the right caching setup.
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