Add Preload Hints for LCP Element Resources

Web Vitals Analyzer

What is this warning?

The element that serves as your page's Largest Contentful Paint (LCP) depends on resources that aren't being preloaded. This can delay when your most important content becomes visible to users.

How to Fix This Issue

How to Fix It

The Problem

Critical resources for the LCP element are discovered late in the loading process.

The Solution

Add preload hints for critical LCP resources in the document head.

<link rel="preload" as="image" href="hero-image.jpg">
<link rel="preload" as="font" href="critical-font.woff2" type="font/woff2" crossorigin>

Why This Works

Preloading critical LCP resources ensures they start downloading immediately, reducing LCP times and improving Core Web Vitals scores.

SEO Impact

This issue can affect your site's search engine rankings and user experience. Addressing it promptly helps ensure optimal performance and visibility in search results.

Automatic Detection

Black SEO Analyzer automatically checks for this warning during site analysis, along with hundreds of other technical SEO issues.

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