In blogging, the “alt tag” refers to the alternative text attribute used to describe an image on a webpage. Adding ALT tags to images is good for SEO purposes.
The alt tag, short for “alternative text,” is added to the HTML code of an image element to provide a textual description of the image. This description is displayed when the image cannot be loaded or when a screen reader is used by visually impaired individuals to understand the content of the webpage.
To add an alt tag to an image in WordPress, you can follow these steps:
- Edit or create a new post or page in WordPress.
- Insert an image by clicking on the “Add Media” button within the content editor.
- Select the image you want to add or upload a new one.
- In the right-hand sidebar, you will see the image details. Look for the field labeled “Alternative Text” or “Alt Text.”
- Enter a descriptive text that accurately represents the image and its purpose.
- Save or update the post/page.
It’s essential to provide meaningful alt text for images to improve accessibility and enhance the user experience. Alt tags also have SEO (Search Engine Optimization) benefits as search engines use them to understand the content of the images and index them accordingly.
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