{"id":1991,"date":"2022-11-01T10:03:48","date_gmt":"2022-11-01T09:03:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.logic-joe.com\/blog\/?p=1991"},"modified":"2022-11-02T14:19:53","modified_gmt":"2022-11-02T13:19:53","slug":"__trashed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.logic-joe.com\/blog\/__trashed\/","title":{"rendered":"|EN| 7 Image SEO Best Practices You Need To Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Content management is a permanent job. Once the e.g. website relaunch project is handed over to you as our client we as Logic Joe would like to make sure that the ranking constantly improves. With these simple tips we would like to point out the importance of good image SEO. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Image SEO<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is an essential element of on-page SEO &#8211; with the emphasis on the O which stands for optimization. It plays a significant role in improving your website&#8217;s visibility, search engine ranking, page load time and users experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What can you do to ensure the image SEO on your website is spot-on and avoid the negativity that comes with getting it wrong?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are about to find out.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Here are our 7 image SEO best practices you can apply to get optimal results:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use high-quality and unique images<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select the right image format<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use descriptive names for your images<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use the right alt texts<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compress the images before upload<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make your images mobile-friendly<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Include your images in a sitemap<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><b>1.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 <\/span><b>Use high-quality and unique images<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over the years, including images in website content has become a mainstay, as they help the target audience appreciate and better understand the content. Research shows that the buying decision <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50% of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">online<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> buyers are influenced by images<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, we advise that you steer clear of low-quality and stock images. Instead, opt for high-quality and unique images.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is no secret that high-quality images are easy on the eye. Using them in your search results thumbnail will catch the attention of your target audience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furthermore, search engines and website visitors prefer websites with unique content, including images.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have been using generic pictures, your site won&#8217;t enjoy the same benefits as another with high-quality and unique pictures. Hence, you need to pay attention to the pictures you use.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are a marketer in charge of B2B and medium to large-sized companies, this is a great opportunity for you to help your company stand out from its competitors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We recommend that you take and use photos that portray what the company does to make them attractive and unique.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, if you need original animated images, graphics, and infographics, we also recommend putting effort into these image types by creating them uniquely suitable for your content and products.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>2.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 <\/span><b>Select the right image format<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are so many image formats out there. Four of these formats have become the go-to options for the web: PNG, JPEG, SVG, and WebP. They are ideal for different scenarios.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Below is a guide to help you choose the perfect fit:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>PNG<\/strong> is renowned for producing higher-quality photos with transparent background.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>JPEG<\/strong> is the most popular format. It is perfect for online artworks, photos, or emailing preview images.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>SVG<\/strong> is the go-to option for logos or icons<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>WebP<\/strong> serves the purpose of reducing images on the web to the smallest possible file size. According to Google, images and graphics in WebP format are about 30 percent smaller than PNG or JPEG files with the same image quality and with all the advantages in terms of reduced loading time. Please note that WebP as a relatively new format is not compatible with old browsers.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>3.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 <\/span><b>Use descriptive names for your images<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most image file names appear like \u201cIMG_6390\u201d or something along these lines. You might want to leave the name as it appears because you feel it does not count.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But you shouldn&#8217;t because you can make it count and improve your site&#8217;s ranking by giving your images relevant names. All you have to do is rename the image file, using a suitable image description and related keywords that add more value.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This helps search engines and users to understand your pictures and improves your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">image SEO<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Nonetheless, avoid keyword stuffing, as you may get banned or penalized on search engines like Google.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For optimal image SEO, always name your images after the appropriate keyword. A keyword that succinctly and distinctly describes the image and the searcher&#8217;s intention requires the same effort as a keyword selection for textual content.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By using this optimized file name, you make it easier for the search engine to understand the topic affiliation of the image. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, if you have a portal where you sell clothes, name the image accordingly. &#8222;image9308403402.jpg&#8220; or &#8222;pants-ladies.jpg&#8220; are of little use. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At best, name the type, brand name and color in the file name, which you also mention on the article page &#8211; &#8222;jerseyshirt-brandname-color.jpg&#8220; or &#8222;sneakers-brandname-color.jpg&#8220; will lead to success. In addition, the following tips are also recommended:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Separate the individual words in the file name with hyphens instead of underscores. This is easier for most programs to interpret.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always write in lower case. This does not directly promote SEO, but reduces the potential for errors when embedding.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beware of umlauts and other accepted characters in filenames.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><b>4.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 <\/span><b>Use the right alt texts<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alt texts, otherwise known as alt descriptions or alt tags, help you achieve three SEO goals in one stroke.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, it makes it easy for search engine crawlers to index your site effectively. This, in turn, will influence your search results positively.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Secondly, it makes your site experience accessible for screen readers aiding visually impaired users.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thirdly, it provides the user with an upfront image description whilst loading the images completely on their device due to -for example &#8211; a low-bandwidth connection.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Here is an ideal example of how to write alt texts:<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&lt;img SRC = \u201cice-cream-vanilla.jpg\u201d alt = \u201cscoop of vanilla flavored ice cream in a cone\u201d\/&gt;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>5.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 <\/span><b>Compress the images before upload<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The last thing you want is website visitors leaving your site due to your website loading slowly. Since this is what it could add up to when you have large file-size images on your website. And the higher the bounce rate on your site, the lower your conversion rate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, you can make your site load faster by compressing or reducing image sizes before uploading them. Ensure the file size is at most 100 KB.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can effectively achieve this with tools like Squoosh, Adobe Photoshop, or Compress JPEG.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>6.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 <\/span><b>Make your images mobile-friendly<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These days, most users access the internet via their mobile devices. Therefore, it&#8217;s important to optimize the images on your web pages for mobile devices to improve user experience and search engine rankings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recent<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">statistics show that 53.74%<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">of the total website visits are mobile, while 49.26% are desktop. 51% of internet users are also likely to buy products from companies with mobile-friendly websites.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, 71% of individuals expect the mobile version of a website to load faster or as fast as the desktop version. Hence, your surest bet is satisfying both worlds \u2014 desktop and mobile devices.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>7.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 <\/span><b>Include your images in a sitemap<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is advisable to either add images to an existing sitemap or to create a new sitemap to accommodate your images. This makes it easier for search engines to discover, crawl, and index your images.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can decide to add images to a sitemap manually or use free online tools like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xml-sitemaps.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">xml-sitemaps.com<\/a> that automatically produce <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">image sitemaps <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">when you provide a URL.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Final Words<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Image SEO is above all: Consistent work. It is important to teach and brief the previous findings and tips to your content management team in order to establish a consistent implementation of these optimizations in your daily work.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We recommend that you regularly look at the optimization potential of your website. New and improved standards will come surely, paving the way for further optimizations.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are good chances of ranking high in search engines, earning valuable backlinks, or getting much-needed organic traffic by applying our SEO image advice within a short period of time.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover seven simple but important SEO friendly tips that can help you optimize the images on your site and improve your website ranking on search engines.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":1992,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[6],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.logic-joe.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1991"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.logic-joe.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.logic-joe.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.logic-joe.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.logic-joe.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1991"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/www.logic-joe.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1991\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2059,"href":"https:\/\/www.logic-joe.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1991\/revisions\/2059"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.logic-joe.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1992"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.logic-joe.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1991"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.logic-joe.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1991"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.logic-joe.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1991"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}