CATEGORY · Performance · B08
Lazy loading
Defer offscreen assets; never lazy-load the LCP image.
Full definition
Defer offscreen assets; never lazy-load the LCP image.
Concrete Shopify example
Illustrative example: defer review images far below the fold while loading the main product image without waiting for scrolling.
My take
Decide based on actual media position on each device. Reserve dimensions and test galleries with keyboard and touch.
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Sources and editorial context
Teo Comyn · Updated
Technical references consulted for this revision. Illustrative examples are not measured client results. Check the current documentation and your store before applying a change.
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