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Alt Text (Alternative Text)

A description of an image that provides context for screen readers and search engines.

What is Alt Text (Alternative Text)?

Alt text (alternative text) describes an image's content and function. It's essential for accessibility (screen readers) and helps search engines understand image content for image search rankings.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.Alt Text (Alternative Text) is important for website performance and SEO.
  • 2.You can measure it using tools like BulkAudit and Google Lighthouse.
  • 3.Improving this metric can lead to better user experience and search rankings.

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