: Reduces the "weight" of the initial page load. Data Savings : Users only download images they actually see.

: Never lazy load images at the top of the page (like hero banners) to avoid harming your Largest Contentful Paint (LCP) score.

: Always specify width and height attributes to prevent "layout shift" when the image finally appears.

Native lazy loading is a web performance technique that defers the loading of off-screen images until a user scrolls near them. By adding loading="lazy" to your HTML tags, you can significantly reduce initial page load time and save bandwidth for your visitors. How it Works

: Forces the browser to load the image immediately, regardless of its position. auto : Uses the browser's default behavior (usually eager). Benefits of Lazy Loading

: The attribute also works for embedded content like maps or videos.