Above the Fold

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Above the fold is everything you see before scrolling — like a newspaper's front page headline. It's prime real estate. Put your best stuff there because most users scroll like they're being charged per pixel.

Real Talk

Above the fold refers to the portion of a webpage visible without scrolling. Optimizing this area is critical for engagement and performance. Strategies include inlining critical CSS, prioritizing above-the-fold images, and deferring below-the-fold content.

When You'll Hear This

"Make sure the CTA button is above the fold on mobile" / "We lazy-load everything below the fold to speed up initial render"

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