It would be very useful to have an option in the theme settings to enable or disable image instant preloading. This way the page could reveal both images and text instantly, improving the perceived loading speed.
THE BENNEFITS:
Faster Perceived Load Times: Visitors see key images immediately, making the site feel faster and more responsive.
Improved User Experience: Quick image display engages shoppers and reduces frustration, especially on mobile devices.
Lower Bounce Rates: When critical images load quickly, visitors are less likely to leave your site prematurely.
Enhanced SEO: Google and other search engines factor in page speed and user experience when ranking sites.
in the pic are missing 2 images… Also wanted to mention that this is happening in 15-30 kilobytes JPEG images