<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nLazy loading is a performance optimization technique that defers the loading of non-critical resources like images and videos until they’re actually needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In simpler terms, rather than loading all content simultaneously when a page is accessed, lazy loading ensures that only the content visible to the user is loaded initially. Additional content is fetched and displayed as the user scrolls down the page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This technique improves your site’s initial load time, benefiting users with slower internet connections or older devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here\u2019s what you can do to effectively implement lazy loading:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Identify candidates for lazy loading<\/strong> \u2013 the first step is to identify which elements on your page could be lazy-loaded. Typically, images, videos, and iframes are the best candidates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Use native lazy loading<\/strong> \u2013 modern browsers support native lazy loading with the loading=”lazy”<\/strong> attribute that can be added directly to HTML elements like images and iframes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Implement JavaScript libraries<\/strong> \u2013 for more advanced or customized solutions, you can use JavaScript libraries like lozad.js<\/strong> or lazysizes<\/strong> to implement lazy loading.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Test and validate<\/strong> \u2013 after implementing lazy loading, thoroughly test your website to ensure the content is being loaded correctly, and there are no issues with layout shifts, functionality, and overall performance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Monitor performance<\/strong> \u2013 regularly check your website’s speed and performance metrics to ensure that lazy loading has the intended positive impact on load times.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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