THE ULTIMATE LOW-QUALITY IMAGE PLACEHOLDER TECHNIQUE

Summary from the TLDR Web Dev newsletter

This article discusses the importance of Low-Quality Image Placeholders (LQIPs) in creating a better experience for users waiting for the images to load. LQIPs can even enhance core web vitals like Largest Contentful Paint (LCP) if you make it meet the requirements for consideration of LCP. The article goes into any nuances to be aware of when using LQIP, along with how best to implement a solution.