How to Enable Elementor Optimized Markup to Improve Page Load Performance

Elementor Optimized Markup This feature dramatically reduces the number of unnecessary HTML elements in a page, making it lighter and faster, improving page performance and improving Core Web Vitals performance. This article takes you step-by-step through how this feature works and shows you how to enable it properly to improve page load performance.

I. What is Elementor Optimized Markup?

1.1 Relationship between DOM and website performance

DOM（The Document of Object Model (DOOM) is the HTML structure used by browsers to render web page content. When there are too many nested and redundant elements in a page, the browser will slow down the parsing and rendering speed, which directly affects the loading time and interactive performance of the website.

1.2 Elementor's past output structure problems

By default, theElementor Multiple wrapper divs are generated for each widget, which bloats the HTML structure of the entire page. This structure is good for flexible layout and control, but it also imposes an extra burden.

1.3 What is Optimized Markup?

Optimized Markup is a feature introduced by Elementor to streamline DOM output. When enabled, the system automatically removes redundant containers and wrapping elements while preserving the original design structure and style. This optimization reduces the number of DOM nodes on the page and improves loading speed.

Steps to enable Elementor Optimized Markup

2.1 Checking the Elementor Version

The Optimized Markup feature is available as of Elementor version 3.2. If you have an older version of the plugin, we recommend going to the plugin page to update it:

• Login to WordPress Backend
• Go to "Plugins > Installed Plugins
• Find Elementor and click "Update".

2.2 Enabling Optimized Output Settings

Enabling this feature is very simple:

• Login to WordPress Backend
• Go to "Elementor > Settings
• Switch toFeatures

• locateOptimized Markup
• Set to "Active".
• Click "Save Changes" at the bottom of the page.

2.3 Clearing the Cache and Regenerating the Page CSS

In order for the optimization markup to take effect, you can perform the following actions:

• strike (on the keyboard) Elementor > Tools
• Confirm that the current top-of-page selection is "General" tab (of a window) (computing)
• locate "Elementor Cache" column, click the button "Clear Files & Data"
• Clear CDN cache after clicking Save

III. Analysis of changes in performance after commissioning

3.1 Simpler page structure

With Optimized Markup enabled, the number of HTML elements on a page is typically reduced 20%-30%. Each Section, Column, and Widget has fewer layers of wrapping and a flatter structure.

3.2 Load speed improvement

After testing, the First Contentful Paint (FCP) and Largest Contentful Paint (LCP) scores of most pages improved when the feature was turned on, especially on mobile devices.

3.3 Core Web Vitals Perform Better

Reducing the number of DOM elements allows the browser to finish drawing faster, improves CLS stability, and facilitates the passage of the Google Internet company of performance evaluation criteria.

IV. Frequently asked questions

4.1 Will the page be messed up when enabled?

Under normal circumstances pages will not be affected and Elementor will retain the necessary class names and layout structure when handling markup optimization. However, if you use a lot of custom CSS or third-party Elementor extension plugins, it is recommended that you turn them on in a test environment first to see the effect.

4.2 Can it be turned off at any time after it is turned on?

It can be turned off at any time by returning to "Elementor > Settings > Experimental Features", but it is recommended to clear the cache and regenerate the page style after switching.

4.3 Is it compatible with other performance plugins?

Optimized Markup itself is optimized at the HTML output level and is compatible with most caching plugins, CDNs, and delayed image loading plugins. In conjunction with PerfmattersThe WP Rocket plugin allows you to optimize the performance of your front-end in a more comprehensive way.

V. Summary

Enable Elementor's Optimized Markup is a simple but effective way to improve the performance of your website. By streamlining the structure of your HTML output, you can improve page load speeds and also improve Google's performance scores, which can help with SEO rankings. If this post didn't answer your question, please contact our online support!

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