Overview
The Critical CSS component by Edgee automatically extracts and inlines the essential CSS needed for above-the-fold content.
This significantly improves page load performance and Web Vitals by prioritizing only the CSS required for the initial render.
Key Features & Benefits
Features
- Automatic CSS Extraction: Identifies and extracts only critical above-the-fold styles.
- Inline CSS: Inlines essential styles directly into the
<head>
.
- CSS Deferral: Non-critical styles are deferred to reduce blocking.
Benefits
- Improved Web Vitals: Enhances LCP (Largest Contentful Paint) and overall Core Web Vitals.
- Faster Rendering: Minimizes render-blocking and layout shifts.
- Performance Gains: Speeds up the initial page load and improves user experience.
Use Cases
- Landing Page Optimization: Improve load performance on high-traffic entry points.
- SEO Boosting: Positively impact SEO by improving loading metrics like LCP.
- A/B Testing: Deliver flicker-free personalization using Edgee's stitching tools.
Note: This component requires special activation by the Edgee team. Please contact support to enable it.