Comments on: How to Optimize Images for Better Search Engine Rankings

By: Sean V.

Sean V. — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 13:46:24 +0000

In reply to Sean V..

Woops! The html didn’t show. Here’s the example I was talking about:

img src=”seo-image-optimization.jpg” alt=”SEO image optimization”

vs.

img src=”seo-image-optimization.jpg” alt=”Learn how seo image optimization helps improve Google search results!

By: Sean V.

Sean V. — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 13:43:48 +0000

Excellent post, Derek. I like how you talk about bounce rate– I think we all can sometimes forget that web writing has a greater purpose beyond search results.

I do have a question (actually several!) that I’m hoping you can answer: does natural writing enhance alt tag SEO? Here’s what I mean:

vs.

Does writing in full sentences dilute the “SEO juice”? Also, in your opinion, do alt tags hold generally hold more SEO weight than regular text, like headings do? And does placing keywords closer to the beginning of alt tags help as with title tags?

Thanks again for the post!

Sean

By: Billie

Billie — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 04:27:27 +0000

Great article — CAPTION is the one I know and do not do.

Thanks for the reminder (in short paragraphs) LOL

By: Naveen

Naveen — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 10:40:10 +0000

Hi Derek,

I tried renaming an image by adding (-) between the names and uploading them to the server, but once the image get saved the file name automatically changes to (_) along with a random four to five digit number at the end.

For example,
before uploading to the server the image name was numex-6-pepper.jpg
once saved the image name changed it to numex_6_pepper_5696.jpg

Can you please tell me why is the file name getting changed and will this hamper in Image optimization results in google?

Eagerly awaiting for you reponse.

Thanks,

Naveen

By: Carla Easley

Carla Easley — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 02:53:10 +0000

I just started optimizing my site with images on my work at home website. I really appreciate your tips on how to properly optimize images for better rankings.

By: Daniel

Daniel — Fri, 04 May 2012 16:11:34 +0000

Hi Derek,
I totaly agree with you about “ALT” and “TITLE” attribut for a better ranking.
But, I would like to know if renaming a pic “image.jpg” (and all pics of a website) like this “name-of-the-ste-image.jpg” could be useful for SEO and ranking ?
Regards !
Daniel

By: fas

fas — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 19:47:39 +0000

The captions part was really insightful, I guess spending more time on a post to ensure good captions and images makes sense now.

By: warner blake

warner blake — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 20:29:09 +0000

In reply to Richard E. My question too ... even adding an img title would be better good first step toward captions.

By: Sharaj

Sharaj — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 12:32:14 +0000

Thanks Derek, Though I knew the importance of Image optimization, I was little confusion regarding the File name and alt issue. I got the ans now. Thank you.

By: Evita

Evita — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 04:36:34 +0000

I didn’t know that bounce rate being considered by ranking algorithms exist. Captions ? Yes, that’s the way to grab readers and keep them on site longer. Well, it’s good to know that … and will definitely use these freebies for making pictures smaller. Excellent valuable piece of information. Thank you so much for easily readable and enjoyable article.