Imagine seeing this with no alt text. “fruit sniffer”? a capri-sun?
Thankfully, we actually did write the alt text.
Check the blog if you wanna make your posts less confusing and more #accessible with new Instagram #AltText support in Fedica!
Alt Text Instagram: How to Schedule Descriptions Before You Post
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Its Game Day again minions. In further Adventures of Sylvir Rae Vin
It’s a girl!
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I wonder what the Tumblr reaction would be if I asked more people to try and use alt text on their pictures to help those of us who use screen readers or slow internet connections appreciate them. Mastodon is very helpful, friendly, and supportive. Twitter is not. Not only is it a kind thing to do, it can help with your writing as well!
Its Game Day again minions. In further Adventures of Sylvir Rae Vin
Checking in with Taimi at her secret lab, visiting a fiery island, and returning to Tarir. Is that the sound of an eggshell cracking?
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Its Game Day again minions. In further Adventures of Skye Demonbane
Canach Club After Dark: In Pieces drops Dec 1 so here are a few Canach shots from HoT and EoD. Enjoy.
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Imagine seeing this with no alt text. “fruit sniffer”? a capri-sun?
Thankfully, we actually did write the alt text.
Check the blog if you wanna make your posts less confusing and more #accessible with new Instagram #AltText support in Fedica!
Alt Text Instagram: How to Schedule Descriptions Before You Post
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Alternative (Alt) Text is a brief text description of images and graphics, and is an essential part of making social media content accessible. When adding images, icons or other graphic elements to digital content, be sure to add alt text so that your content will be accessible to all users. Alt text is not visible on the web pages but can be seen by people who use screen reader software that converts text to audio or braille and other assistive technologies. And of use to you, it also allows search engines to better crawl and rank your website.
Alt text should not just describe the image, but provide context on how the image relates to the page content. Keep it short, usually 1-2 sentences. Don’t overthink it, consider key elements of why you chose this image, instead of describing every little detail. No need to say “image of” or “picture of”, but, do say if it’s a logo, illustration, painting, or cartoon.
Don’t duplicate text that’s adjacent in the document or website as that can already be read.
And importantly and finally end the alt text sentence with a period.
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Imagine seeing this with no alt text. “fruit sniffer”? a capri-sun?
Thankfully, we actually did write the alt text.
Check the blog if you wanna make your posts less confusing and more #accessible with new Instagram #AltText support in Fedica!
Alt Text Instagram: How to Schedule Descriptions Before You Post
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One more thing about me. I’m almost totally blind. I don’t know if Tumblr even makes it possible to add alt text to images, but if it does it would be awesome if people would do so. As for me, you probably won’t see many pictures from this space.
If you really love an artwork or drawing or cartoon writing an image description of it is an excellent way to connect with it more. You could just say “I love this it’s amazing” but if you describe it so that someone else can see exactly why you like it so much?
I don’t know you really “see” it then in a way that’s deeper.
My grade 5 students make animations and we have a “showcase” where we watch them all together. I write descriptions of each animation and read the description before we watch it. For some reason they LOVE this. Once I skipped reading the description and there was nearly a riot.
The descriptions are very literal. I want the students to know what parts of their idea were clearly communicated in their animations. I didn’t expect them to be so popular, though!
For my students and when trying to write alt text online I try to be objective. I think this is important even though it’s also important to recognize that it’s impossible to be perfectly objective.
All descriptions say something about the perspective of the person writing the text. But, the challenge is to write descriptions that will meet with wide agreement from many different kinds of viewers. So, it’s a very useful critical process.
I may ask older students to do this for each other.
I worry that when we say “nothing can be objective” some people take it to mean “it’s not worth trying to be objective”
Taking the best objective stance you can is massively useful. It forces you to not just think about what you are thinking and seeing but what other people may think and see. And to look for, in the intersection of all of those perspectives, what is really *there.*
It’s because nothing can ever be perfectly objective that’s it’s all the more important to make this effort.
The other thing I worry about is that my attention and excitement for crafting “The Best Possible Image Description” may intimidate people from just slapping on some alt text … it’s not that big of a deal. It’s important that you do it more than doing it perfectly. And often I’m tired and just write something very basic. Because, otherwise the post is a mess and would make no sense. You don’t want that do you?
I’m just saying, don’t get uptight and intimidated and NOT do the alt text at all.
IDK it’s just really neat to me that something that started out seeming like a chore I had to do for other people ended up benefiting *me* so much. Even informing the rest of my work.
I think things work like this more often than we think.
Making your PowerPoint presentations accessible ensures that you create inclusive content that everyone can engage with, irrespective of a person’s ability. This blog will take you through a step-by-step guide on how to ensure your presentations meet the standards for ADA compliance.
Learn how to work with accessible templates, select fonts and colors that are legible and have high contrast, and add alt text for images to support screen readers. It also includes advanced techniques like captioning videos, using descriptive hyperlinks, and running accessibility checks within PowerPoint to catch potential issues before sharing your content.
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Unlock the potential of alt text in your SEO strategy! Learn why this small addition can make a big difference in search visibility and user experience. #LeadGen #SEO #GetLeads #SEOTips #AltText #DigitalMarketing
The Power of Alt Text in SEO
Written By:
that Hannah Jones
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Alt text, also known as “alternative text,” is more than just a description for images—it’s a hidden gem for improving your website’s SEO. Often overlooked, alt text is a valuable tool that enhances accessibility, user experience, and search engine visibility. In this blog, we’ll explore what alt text is, why…
Optimizing images is a pivotal aspect of SEO that can significantly enhance search engine rankings and drive organic traffic. According to recent studies, pages with optimized images receive up to 94% more views than those without. Here are key strategies to elevate your image SEO:
Descriptive, Keyword-Rich Filenames
Rename images with specific, keyword-rich filenames (e.g., “organic-green-tea-leaves.jpg”).
Descriptive filenames help search engines understand the content, boosting relevancy and rankings.
Compelling Alt Text
Write clear, concise alt text that includes relevant keywords.
Avoid keyword stuffing; aim for natural, informative descriptions (e.g., “A cup of organic green tea with fresh tea leaves”).
Enhances accessibility and provides context to search engines.
Compress Image File Sizes
Use tools like TinyPNG or ImageOptim to reduce file sizes without compromising quality.
Smaller file sizes improve page load times, a crucial factor as Google indicates that 53% of mobile users abandon sites that take longer than 3 seconds to load.
Mobile-Friendliness
Ensure images are responsive to different screen sizes using CSS media queries.
With mobile devices accounting for over 50% of global web traffic, responsive images are essential for maintaining a positive user experience.
Integrate Images with Textual Content
Use visuals to complement and enhance textual content, reducing bounce rates and increasing time on site.
Properly integrated images can improve engagement and convey complex information effectively.
Submit Images to Various Platforms
Expand visibility by submitting images to Google Images, Pinterest, and social media.
This increases the likelihood of discovery by a broader audience, driving additional traffic to your site.
Structured Data Markup
Implement Schema.org markup to provide additional context about images.
Enhances search listings with rich snippets, making your content more attractive and increasing click-through rates by up to 30%.
Monitor Image Performance Metrics
Utilize tools like Google Analytics to track image performance, including impressions, clicks, and traffic sources.
Data-driven insights help refine SEO strategies and improve overall effectiveness.
Stay Updated on AI and Visual Search
Keep abreast of advancements in AI-powered image recognition and visual search technologies.
Leveraging these innovations can provide a competitive edge in SEO.
Conclusion:
By adhering to these best practices, businesses can significantly improve their online visibility, attract targeted traffic, and enhance overall search engine rankings. Optimizing visual content is a powerful strategy for enhancing user experience and SEO performance. Staying updated with the latest advancements in AI and visual search will ensure your strategy remains effective and competitive. You can implement these techniques to see a measurable impact on your website’s traffic and engagement.
ALTposting a photo to see if it’s easy to add #AltText (it is!). now I’m going to see if I can tell if a photo has alt text or not so I’ll know if I feel comfortable reposting it. :-)
(that’s the Charles River and some Boston in the distance.)
eta: yes! if I hover my cursor over the image, ALT shows up on the lower left. cool beans!
How can I tell if an image has #AltText on it? (I prefer to only repost images with alt text.)
(I haven’t yet explored out to add alt text, but when I have an image to share I’ll do that.)
So großartig. Wird beim erstellen eines Beitrags mit Bild der #AltText vergessen, dann läuft bei #Friendica eine #OCR über das Bild und erzeugt die Bildbeschreibung vollständig automatisch. Natürlich nur lokal.
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A picture is worth a thousand words, but not to people who can’t see it! Therefore, image descriptions are vital to people with a vision impairment.
A picture is worth a thousand words, but not to people who can’t see it! Therefore, image descriptions are vital to people with a vision impairment. Image descriptions, aka Alternative Text or Alt-text, is a screen reading tool allowing people to hear a description of the content of an image and helps when images on a website won’t load.
You can add alt text information to photographs,…
