myth: lazy loading images is overrated.
>Just use regular <img tags for simplicity!truth : its not just about saving a few bytes; its all about user experience. images can be the bottleneck.
lazy load only if >90% of your users have fast connections?
use this:
<img src="image. jpg" loading="lazy"></code>[code]img[lazy]{ display:none }Key takeaway : lazy loads speed up initial page render. use them for everything above the fold.
but honestly, just do it already! its 2026 and performance matters more than ever.
➡️start with a lazy load plugin or add
loading="lazy"
. your users will thank you.