Lazy load is a technique that delays the loading of images and other media until they are needed. This can help improve page load times and reduce bandwidth usage. In this article, we will explain how to use lazy load with WP Rocket.
Step 1: Install WP Rocket
The first step is to install WP Rocket on your WordPress site. You can do this by going to the Plugins section of your dashboard and searching for “WP Rocket”. Once you find it, click on “Install Now” and then “Activate”.
Step 2: Enable Lazy Load
After installing WP Rocket, go to the Settings section of your dashboard and click on “Media”. From there, you will see an option for “LazyLoad”. Check the box next to it to enable lazy load.
Step 3: Configure Lazy Load
Once you have enabled lazy load, you can configure it by clicking on the “Configure” button. From there, you can choose which types of media to lazy load and how many pixels away from the viewport they should be before loading. You can also choose whether to lazy load images in iframes.
Step 4: Test Lazy Load
After configuring lazy load, it’s important to test it to make sure it’s working properly. To do this, go to a page on your site that has images or other media and use the “Inspect” tool in your web browser to see if they are being loaded as expected.
Conclusion
Using lazy load with WP Rocket can help improve your site’s performance and reduce bandwidth usage. By following these steps, you can easily enable and configure lazy load on your WordPress site.
