Image SEO
Below are some basic tips that will maximize your search engine rankings for images on your website.
Image Location:
- Do not store your images in the root directory of your website.
- If you maintain a small website, simply put your images in a folder called “images” (ex. http://***.com/images).
- If you run a larger website, store your images in a more categorized manner, such as “images/category” (ex. http://***.com/images/category).
- Never store your images at an external host, such as an image hosting website.
Image Naming:
- Save the image in a gif, jpeg, or png formatting.
- Name the image with targeted keywords that accurately represent it.
- Appropriate
- http://***.com/images/keyword1-keyword2.png
- Inappropriate
- http://***.com/images/picture1.png
- http://***.com/images/catid10353.png
- Appropriate
Those are just some simple tips that can help your website’s search optimization regarding images. Optimizing your images can also improve the overall seo of your website.