What is a common strategy to enhance image performance on an SFCC storefront?

Implementing lazy loading is a common strategy to enhance image performance on an SFCC storefront because it allows images to be loaded only when they are about to enter the viewport. This significantly improves initial page load times and reduces the amount of bandwidth used, resulting in a better user experience. By deferring the loading of off-screen images, it also minimizes the impact on the initial rendering of the website, which is crucial for maintaining a fast and responsive storefront.

This approach is particularly effective for pages with a large number of images, as it conserves resources and prioritizes the loading of content that is immediately visible to the user. As the user scrolls down the page, additional images are loaded seamlessly, thus enhancing performance without sacrificing the visual richness of the site.

Other strategies, such as using compressed images or providing placeholders, may contribute to image performance, but they do not specifically target the benefits provided by lazy loading—especially in terms of load time and resource management.