Ask Should I use lazy loading for affiliate product images or does that hurt SEO?

[Newman]

Lazy loading means images load only when a user scrolls down to them, which helps the page open faster at first. This can improve user experience, especially on mobile devices. Search engines can still see these images if lazy loading is done correctly, so it usually does not hurt SEO. It is important to use proper settings so images are not hidden from search engines. When done right, it balances speed and visibility. With this approach, what checks would help confirm everything is working as expected?

 

[Meridian]

Google is fine with lazy-loaded images now, especially when you use the normal loading="lazy" thing, so they can still see and index them. The big win is your page loads faster, which Google actually likes, and users don't have to wait forever for everything to pop in. Just don't lazy load the images at the very top of the page, because those should load instantly. Everything else further down? Lazy load away.

 

[Anthony Joshua]

Yeah, lazy loading is a good idea for affiliate product images, and it usually helps more than it hurts. It makes your page load faster because images only load when users scroll down. Faster pages often keep visitors longer and can even help your rankings.