Should I put keywords in alt text?

Should I put keywords in alt text?

Remember what alt text was first introduced for, to help the blind or visually impaired understand what is happening in an image. This means your first priority should be to describe what is happening in the image and avoid keyword ‘stuffing’. Keep alt tags short and descriptive, using just one or two keywords.

Does alt text really help SEO?

A: Yes, because it is an easy opportunity to improve accessibility and user experience. Optimizing images with alt text will provide greater relevance to search engines about your content and help drive traffic to your site.

Should all images have alt text?

Rule Description All images must have alternate text to convey their purpose and meaning to screen reader users.

What should image alt text include?

Here are a few important keys to writing effective image alt text: Describe the image, and be specific. Use both the image’s subject and context to guide you. Add context that relates to the topic of the page.

What is alternative text in Word?

Alternative text (alt text) allows screen readers to capture the description of an object and read it aloud, providing aid for those with visual impairments. Here’s how to add alt text to an object in Word. In Word, you can add alt text to some objects, but not others.

Is Alt necessary in HTML?

alt attribute is required for tags if you want your markup to validate. Background images and bullets are just cosmetic, they don’t need an alternate representation as they are not part of the content. Also, you can specify an empty alt tag, e.g. alt=”” if the image doesn’t represent any textual content.

What is the difference between alt text and image description?

Alt text gives the user the most important information while image descriptions provide further detail. For example, alt text tells someone that there’s a puddle on the floor, and image description tells someone that the puddle on the floor is in the middle of the floor and it’s orange juice.

How do I make my photos SEO-friendly?

Nine Tips for SEO-friendly images

1. Name your image file correctly.
2. Change your image resolution.
3. Utilize captions.
4. Add images to your XML sitemaps.
5. Reduce the image file’s size.
6. Make your images responsive.
7. Create alt text that optimizes the image.
8. Use the right image at the right place in the text.