Key Takeaways
- File Name Optimization
- ALT Text Best Practices
- Image Compression for Speed
Image SEO is the practice of optimizing images to rank in Google Images and to contribute to overall page SEO. For industries where visual discovery drives purchases — fashion, food, interior design, travel, real estate — Google Images is a significant organic traffic source that most websites under-optimize.
File Name Optimization
Rename images descriptively before uploading. "product-photo-1.jpg" tells Google nothing. "red-silk-saree-banarasi-wedding-2025.jpg" communicates the subject, style, occasion, and relevant keywords — all discoverable in Google Image search.
ALT Text Best Practices
ALT text describes an image for screen readers (accessibility) and search engines (SEO). Write descriptive ALT text explaining what the image shows and its context: "Traditional Banarasi red silk saree with gold zari border for wedding wear" is specific and useful. Empty ALT tags and keyword-stuffed ALT text both fail.
Image Compression for Speed
Uncompressed images are one of the biggest causes of slow page load times. Convert images to WebP format (30–50% smaller than JPEG at equivalent quality). Use Squoosh, TinyPNG, or an automated image optimization plugin. Compress without visible quality degradation — users notice quality drops, but not the absence of metadata.
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