What Is Alt Text

 What Is Alt Text?-

Alt text (alternative text) is a written description of an online image that provides an alternative when the image is inaccessible to the user. 

Alt text is typically added via the alt attribute in an image’s HTML code. 

Like so:

<img src=“image-file-example.jpg” alt=“Alt text goes here”>

How to Write Alt Text (Best Practices)-

1. Add Alt Text to the Right Kinds of Images

2. Be Descriptive Yet Concise

3. Include a Keyword

Adding relevant keywords to alt text can help your images rank in Google image results. 

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