Hey everyone,
I’m having trouble with Google Analytics and HubSpot on our website. These tools seem to be slowing down our custom scripts. We’re using jQuery and the ready function to run our scripts when the page loads.
Is there a way to make our scripts run before the analytics stuff? I’d really like to speed things up if possible.
Has anyone dealt with this before? Any tips or tricks would be super helpful!
Thanks in advance for your help!
I’ve encountered similar issues in my projects. One effective approach I’ve found is to utilize the defer attribute on your analytics script tags. This tells the browser to download the script but wait to execute it until after the HTML is fully parsed. For your custom scripts, you can place them directly in the HTML just before the closing tag, ensuring they run as soon as possible.
Another technique that’s worked well for me is to use the window.performance.timing API to track when your scripts actually execute. This can help you pinpoint exactly where delays are occurring in the page load process.
Lastly, consider implementing a tag management system like Google Tag Manager. It gives you more control over when and how scripts are loaded, which can be a game-changer for performance optimization.
yo, i’ve dealt with this before. try using the DOMContentLoaded event instead of ready. it fires earlier in the page load process. also, consider deferring analytics scripts or loading them async. that way ur custom stuff runs first. hope this helps!
From my experience, prioritizing custom scripts over analytics tools can be tricky, but there are a few strategies that have worked well for me. One approach is to use the ‘async’ attribute on your analytics script tags. This allows the browser to continue parsing the HTML while the script is being downloaded, potentially speeding up overall load time.
Another effective method is to dynamically load your analytics scripts after your custom code has executed. You can do this by creating a function that appends the analytics scripts to the document head once your crucial custom scripts have run.
Additionally, consider using a script loader library like RequireJS or LABjs. These tools give you fine-grained control over the loading and execution order of your scripts, which can be invaluable when dealing with multiple third-party tools and custom code.
Remember, it’s always a balancing act between functionality and performance. Regular testing and optimization are key to maintaining a fast, responsive site.