How do I fix "Missing lazy loading"?

Add loading="lazy" to below-the-fold images: <img src="photo.jpg" alt="Photo" width="800" height="600" loading="lazy">

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Missing lazy loading

Below-fold images not lazy loaded

Code: missing_lazy_loading

Why it matters

Below-fold images not lazy loaded. Slow experiences increase bounce rates and hurt Core Web Vitals scores. Google uses these metrics as a direct ranking signal.

How to fix

Add loading="lazy" to below-the-fold images

html

<img src="photo.jpg" alt="Photo" width="800" height="600" loading="lazy">

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