Implementation overview

Minimize Use of Third-Party Scripts and Widgets

Defer Non-Critical JavaScript

Use Vanilla JavaScript or Lightweight Frameworks When Possible

Use secure frame headers

Enable HSTS for subdomains.

Enable HSTS preload header

Implement HTTPS by Setting Up an SSL Certificate

Use ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) Landmarks and Roles

Ensure WCAG 2.1 Compliance for Accessibility

Make video accessible

Make simple and accessible animations.

Add Descriptive Alt Text for all important Images.

Ensure Sufficient Color Contrast for Text

Implement Keyboard Navigable Menus and Forms

Set your Robot.txt file

Set Up Proper 404 Error Pages with Useful Navigation

Implement Structured Data (Schema Markup)

Disable Webflow subdomain indexing

Use Global canonical URL

Optimize Fonts and Reduce Font Loading Times

Use a Content Delivery Network (CDN) for Faster Content Delivery

Minify CSS, JavaScript, and HTML

Implement Browser Caching and CDNs

Compress and render better images after uploading.

Optimize and Compress Images before uploading

Appropriate Sizing and Background Images

Set Imgae Above the Fold set to Eager.

Implement Lazy Loading for Images and Videos

Use Asynchronous Loading for custom CSS and JavaScript

Mobile testing focus

Implement Touch-Friendly Design Elements for Mobile Users

Optimize Layouts for Different Screen Sizes and Orientations

Ensure Responsive Images Using srcset and sizes Attributes

Make Text Responsive with Fluid Typography

Mobile essential content

Ensure Breadcrumb Navigation for Better User Experience and SEO

Design a Logical and User-Friendly Navigation Menu

Create Intuitive URL Structures & Readable Slugs

Conduct a Heading Hierarchy

Use HTML5’s Semantic Tags For Better Architecture

Set a Clear Navigation and Structure Upfront

How to Create Intuitive URL Structures & Readable Slugs on Webflow

Creating intuitive URL structures and readable slugs is essential for improving user experience, SEO, and website accessibility. A well-structured URL helps users understand what the page is about and makes it easier for search engines to crawl and index your site.

How to do it on Webflow?

Ensure your URLs are concise, descriptive, and consistent. Use hyphens to separate words, avoid unnecessary parameters or numbers, and keep the structure simple and logical.

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