Alt Text (Alternative Text)
Alt text is descriptive text added to images in HTML. It improves accessibility, helps search engines understand image content, and can contribute to image search rankings.
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What Is Alt Text?
Alt text (alternative text) is a short description of an image that screen readers read aloud for visually impaired users. Search engines also use it to understand and index images.
Best Practices for Product Images
- Be specific — "Blue ceramic planter with drainage hole, 10 inches" beats "planter"
- Include relevant keywords naturally — don't stuff
- Describe the product, not the photo — "Red cotton t-shirt" not "product shot on white background"
- Keep it concise — typically under 125 characters
Good alt text improves accessibility, image SEO, and can help your products appear in Google Image Search and Google Shopping.
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