Understanding CLS in Divi

Cumulative Layout Shift (CLS) is a frustrating metric. You know the feeling: the page loads, and suddenly the layout jumps. Google penalizes your SEO for this.

Common Causes

  • Unset Image Dimensions.
  • Flash of Unstyled Text (FOUT).
  • Dynamic Modules calculation.

How to Fix It

Enable “Critical CSS” in Divi Performance settings and always define a min-height for your hero sections.