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Low-quality image placeholders (LQIPs) were originally introduced to enable webpages to load correctly in an orderly manner, displaying ultra small, blurry images while the actual version is loading, which works well with lazy loading in JavaScript. Then came a dilemma: should we add more JavaScript to help images load faster…

Quote “Resilience is accepting your new reality, even if it’s less good than the one you had before. You can fight it, you can do nothing but scream about what you’ve lost, or you can accept that and try to put together something that’s good.” ― Elizabeth Edwards In the…

We’re pleased to be revealing our newly expanded program for nonprofits designed to help these organizations manage their visual media more efficiently and productively – at a reduced cost. Our goal is to empower nonprofits to create better visual experiences for their communities and donors and help further their…

Searching for a surefire way to improve conversion rates in your e-commerce store? Then it’s time to enhance the user experience with high quality, immersive visuals without compromising performance.  E-commerce shoppers love visual media — robust product galleries, product videos, high-definition zoom-in functionality — and increasingly rely on it to…

From the news we read to the e-commerce sites we shop, we better connect with experiences that are rich in visuals. The creation, delivery and consumption of visual media has skyrocketed in recent years, and as a result companies and their digital libraries are exploding with assets. Determining the…

Reformation is a Los Angeles-based fashion brand that designs and sells sustainable, eco-friendly women’s apparel and accessories in a small fraction of the time that more traditional fashion houses take. And while the company runs several brick-and-mortar stores across the United States, its business is conducted mostly online, with…

It’s human nature for most to want a sneak peek at upcoming content whenever possible. Think movie trailers or the “on next week’s episode” part of your favorite show. For video producers, an essential goal is to attract more views and clickthroughs. Time is precious, however, so viewers invariably…

Through various techniques and algorithms, you can optimize images, that is, reduce their file size yet still maintain a high visual quality. This article shows you how to optimally reduce image sizes in Ruby and Cloudinary. The Importance of Image Optimization Effective management of images involves taking into account…

Companies across all industries rely on images to tell stories, connect with audiences and sell products. In many ways, it’s never been easier to connect directly with consumers. On the other hand, more content, channels and devices creates a complex web of new hurdles and headaches. Brands are under intense…