Official statement
Lazy loading can be used without violating Google's guidelines. For images and iframes, use the loading='lazy' attribute. For other content, utilize the Intersection Observer along with a structured paginated URL format to ensure indexing.
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Is the HTML loading=lazy attribute really enough to prevent indexation issues?
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TL;DR
Lazy loading does not negatively impact your SEO if you use the loading='lazy' attribute for images and iframes. Utilize the Intersection Observer for other content. Structure your URLs in a paginated format to ensure proper indexing.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Le lazy loading peut-il nuire au SEO ?
Non, si implémenté correctement avec loading='lazy' et Intersection Observer, il n'y a pas de risque pour le SEO.
Qu'est-ce que l'Intersection Observer ?
C'est une API qui permet le chargement différé de contenus, optimisant ainsi performance et crawl budget.
Doit-on utiliser le lazy loading sur tous les éléments ?
Concentrez-vous principalement sur les images et iframes pour le lazy loading; d'autres contenus doivent être testés.
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