Resolving Layout Breaks Caused by RapidLoad
RapidLoad is a robust tool designed to streamline and optimize your website. However, like any technology, there might be instances where conflicts occur, potentially leading to disruptions in layouts or styles. If you're facing layout breaks with RapidLoad enabled, don't worry. This guide will walk you through several methods to restore your website to its optimal state.
Troubleshooting CSS Layout Breaks
If the layout disruption is linked to CSS, here are some steps you can follow:
1. Force Include Selectors (Safelist) CSS Delivery Settings: Utilizing the 'Force Include' option, you can ensure specific CSS selectors are ignored when optimizing your site’s CSS, safeguarding them from being accidentally removed.
2. Force Exclude Selectors (Blocklist) CSS Delivery Settings: Conversely, 'Force Exclude' enables you to specify CSS selectors that should not be ignored when optimizing your site’s CSS. This can help if certain styles are causing layout issues when included.
3. Selector Packs CSS Delivery Settings: RapidLoad allows the grouping of selectors into 'Selector Packs'. This can help manage and apply styles more efficiently, resolving any layout breaks.
4. Exclude CSS Files CSS Delivery Settings: In some cases, excluding specific CSS files can resolve layout breaks.
5. Workaround in Misc Options CSS Delivery Settings: RapidLoad has a 'Misc' option in the CSS delivery settings where you can find additional workarounds for specific issues.
6. Exclude URLs General Settings: If certain pages are experiencing layout breaks, excluding them from being optimized by RapidLoad can resolve the issue.
Troubleshooting JS Layout Breaks
JavaScript (JS) can also cause layout breaks. Here are some solutions:
1. Exclude JS Files: Similar to CSS files, excluding particular JS files that might be causing the issue can be an effective solution.
2. Disable Delay JS on User Interaction: If a layout break occurs during user interaction, disabling the 'Delay JS' feature can solve this problem.
Troubleshooting Image Layout Breaks
If images are causing layout disruptions, here are some possible remedies:
1. Exclude Images: Some images might conflict with RapidLoad's optimization. Excluding these images can alleviate the problem.
2. Exclude Above-the-fold Images from Lazy Load: Lazy loading can cause layout issues, particularly with above-the-fold images. Excluding these images from the lazy load function can solve this.
3. Exclude Images/Iframes from Lazy Load: Just like above-the-fold images, other images or iframes may need to be excluded from the lazy load function to preserve your layout.
4. Check for Conflicts with Other Image Optimization Plugins: Another common cause of image-related layout disruptions is a conflict between RapidLoad and other image optimization plugins. When multiple plugins try to optimize the same image, it can sometimes lead to unexpected outcomes. Here's how you can address this situation:
First, take a look at the other plugins you have installed on your WordPress site. Are there any other image optimization plugins active? If so, it's possible they could be conflicting with RapidLoad.
Identify any such plugins and temporarily deactivate them one by one. After deactivating each plugin, check your website's layout to see if the disruption has been resolved. This can help you determine if another plugin is causing the conflict with RapidLoad.
5. Evaluate and Compare Optimization Results:
If you discover that another image optimization plugin is causing the issue, you'll need to decide which one to keep active. Test the optimization results from both RapidLoad and the conflicting plugin.
To do this, enable one plugin at a time and observe the image quality and the page load speed. Tools like Google's PageSpeed Insights can be useful for this purpose. Repeat the process with the other plugin.
Compare the results from both plugins. Consider factors like the quality of image optimization, the impact on page load speed, and how well each plugin integrates with your overall site design and functionality.
Once you've completed your testing and comparison, decide on the plugin that best suits your needs and deactivate the other one. This should help resolve the layout breaks caused by image optimization conflicts.
Remember, optimizing your website for performance doesn't have to mean compromising on its appearance or functionality. With the right tools and strategies, you can have a fast, efficient website that also looks great and functions smoothly.
While these steps can typically resolve most layout breaks caused by RapidLoad, there may be unique situations where the issue persists. In such cases, don't hesitate to reach out to us for further assistance. Remember, every problem has a solution and we're here to ensure your website operates smoothly and efficiently.