Is there a way to set background images in Webflow to eager load instead of lazy load?
Yes, it is possible to set background images in Webflow to eager load instead of lazy load. The default behavior in Webflow is to lazy load background images, which means that the images will only load when they come into view, reducing the initial loading time of the page. However, if you prefer to have your background images load eagerly or preload along with the rest of the page content, you can follow these steps:
- Select the element where you want to set the background image.
- In the Style panel, go to the Background section.
- Click on the image thumbnail in the Background Image field.
- In the Image Settings modal that appears, choose the image you want to use or upload a new one.
- At the bottom of the modal, you will see the Background Image Settings section.
- Check the "Eager load" option.
- Click on the "Save changes" button.
By following these steps, the background image will eagerly load along with the rest of the page content, ensuring that the image is loaded and displayed immediately when the page is accessed. Keep in mind that eager loading background images may slightly affect the overall loading time of the page, so it's important to optimize your images for web and consider their file sizes to maintain a good user experience.
To summarize, here's how you can set background images to eager load in Webflow:
- Select the element where you want to set the background image.
- Go to the Style panel and find the Background section.
- Click on the background image thumbnail.
- In the Image Settings modal, select or upload the image.
- Check the "Eager load" option in the Background Image Settings section.
- Save your changes.
Remember to optimize your images for the web to maintain a good loading speed.
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