Minify css

[multi_medParticipant]

Hi, I’m working on better Google Speed insight score. The only css file that shows for both mobile and desktop version is wp-content/plugins/ajax-search-pro/css/style.basic.css?mq=YmXPGw
How can I change it and minify it?

[Ernest MarcinkoKeymaster]

Hi,

The best way to minify your site assets is to perhaps use an asset minification plugin. Almost every cache solutions support minification, I usually recommend Autoptimize for that. It also nicely merges multiple CSS files to make even more faster page load.

If you use the conditional CSS loader, then it might not be possible to minify the CSS, as they are already loaded asynchronously.

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Ernest Marcinko
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[multi_medParticipant]

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[Ernest MarcinkoKeymaster]

Hi,

I think I will add an option to minify the CSS during the saving for the next release, and minify the base CSS file as well, to solve this.

For the JS: If you disable them one-by-one and refresh the front-end where the search is visible, it will alert you if one of the scripts is required, but disabled during or before search. But in short:
– Ploaroid JS – needed when using the polaroid layout: https://i.imgur.com/m7pOcjs.png
– Isotope JS – needed when using the isotopic results layout: https://i.imgur.com/ezHW0V7.png
– NoUI slider – needed when using slider option elements: https://i.imgur.com/ih3SjaW.png
– DatePicker – needed when using a date picker: https://i.imgur.com/ljvZlZv.png
– Chosen script – needed when using a searchable taxonomy term or custom field drop-down: https://i.imgur.com/a7PacNB.png

These should help.

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Ernest Marcinko
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[multi_medParticipant]

I think that minify option will be great.

[multi_medParticipant]

Hi, when do you plan next release with minify option?

[Ernest MarcinkoKeymaster]

Hi,

Most likely will be uploaded around monday or tuesday next week, depending on the tests.

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Ernest Marcinko
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[multi_medParticipant]

Thanks, do you have any recommendations in general so the search will work faster?

[Ernest MarcinkoKeymaster]

Hi,

While the speed is mostly dependent on the server configuration, there are numerous ways to optimize the configuration: Documentation – Fine tuning the search configuration

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Ernest Marcinko
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[multi_medParticipant]

Hi, thanks. Does new update from today has minify option?

[Ernest MarcinkoKeymaster]

Hi,

Yes, it does, the files should be minified by default.

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Ernest Marcinko
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[multi_medParticipant]

Excelent. So there’s no option for minify, it will be minified by default? Is it compatible with newest WP 4.9, 4.9.1, 4.9.2? Is it safe just to replace it manually via FTP?

[Ernest MarcinkoKeymaster]

Hi!

My mistake, it is not turned on by default, you can enable it here: https://i.imgur.com/BNkeen6.png
After that change, the instance CSS files should be minified automatically. Do not replace anything via FTP. This is a basic minification, it is compatible with any WP version.

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Ernest Marcinko
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[multi_medParticipant]

Do not replace anything via FTP.

I meant manual update via FTP as I had some problems while auto update

[Ernest MarcinkoKeymaster]

For updates, it is okay. Just make sure to de-activate then activate the plugin after FTP updates to sync the options data with the files.

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Ernest Marcinko
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