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For images that are not in the initial viewport, add the loading='lazy' attribute. This signals to the browser that it can delay loading these images since they are less likely to be seen immediately. Never add this attribute to images within the initial viewport.
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  14. □ How can you get real-time LCP data using Google Analytics?
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TL;DR

Add loading='lazy' to images out of the initial view to enhance loading efficiency. Never use it for images that are directly visible.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Loading='lazy' est-il compatible avec tous les navigateurs ?
La plupart des navigateurs modernes le supportent, mais vérifiez toujours la compatibilité avec vos données utilisateurs.
Les images de fond CSS peuvent-elles être chargées en lazy ?
Non, l'attribut ne s'applique pas aux images de fond CSS. Il concerne uniquement les balises <img>.
Est-ce que lazy loading réduit le taux de conversion ?
Non, s'il est bien implémenté. En optimisant la vitesse, il améliore généralement l'expérience utilisateur et peut potentiellement augmenter les conversions.
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