What is Lazy Loading?
Lazy loading is a performance optimization technique where images are only loaded as they come into the user’s viewport. Instead of loading all images on the page at once, the browser defers loading images that are not immediately visible. This approach:
Reduces Page Load Time: Less data is loaded initially, speeding up your website.
Improves User Experience: Users can interact with the page faster.
Enhances SEO: Faster loading speeds lead to better rankings on search engines like Google.
How to Lazy Load Images on WordPress
There are multiple ways to enable lazy loading in WordPress one is to do that manually and spend money for development and other is just to install WordPress plugin. Let’s explore the simplest and most effective method:
Use WP-Performance for Everyone Plugin
With WP-Performance for Everyone, enabling lazy loading takes just 2 seconds and requires only one click. Here’s how:
Install and Activate the Plugin
Go to Plugins > Add New in your WordPress dashboard.
Search for “wppfe performance”
Click Install Now and then Activate.
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Access the Plugin Settings
Navigate to Performance > Image Settings.
Enable Lazy Loading
Locate the Lazy Load Images option in the “Image Optimization” section.
Toggle the switch to enable lazy loading with just one click.
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Click Save Changes to apply the settings.
Your website now loads images only when needed, improving both speed and user experience.
Save and Enjoy the Benefits
Best Practices for Lazy Loading Images
Optimize Images: Combine lazy loading with image optimization for maximum performance.
Test User Experience: Ensure that lazy loading doesn’t cause a visible delay when images enter the viewport.
Combine with WebP: Enable conversion to WebP – it will enable web performance even more!
Lazy loading images is a must-have optimization for any WordPress site. With WP-Performance for Everyone, enabling this feature is a breeze. Try it today and experience faster loading times, better SEO, and an enhanced user experience with just one click!
