E1046: Most websites ignore image SEO.

They upload files named IMG_9283.jpg.

They leave alt text blank.

They use stock images with no context.

Then they wonder why they are not getting traffic from Google Images or why their pages are underperforming.

We break down a short thread from Hridoy Rehman on X where he shared results from optimizing images:
- 241,000+ impressions
- 7,000+ clicks
- 2.9% click-through rate

We walk through the exact steps discussed and how you can apply them to your own site.

What you will learn:
- Why image SEO still matters
- How file names affect discoverability
- Why compressing images improves performance and SEO
- How to write alt text that helps Google understand your images
- Why original images often outperform stock photos
- Where to place images on a page for stronger contextual relevance
- How to use your page content to generate better alt text
- Why re-uploading images for specific landing pages can be strategic
- How I built a personal "photos" page to influence Google Image results for my name

Topics covered in detail:
- Renaming images before uploading (and the naming structure I recommend)
- Using dashes, subfolders, and URL slugs strategically
- Converting and compressing images to WebP
- Writing contextual alt text based on full page content
- Using screenshots and original visuals instead of generic stock images
- Structuring landing pages with images placed near relevant headings and paragraphs

If you run:
- A home services business
- A SaaS company
- An agency
- An ecommerce brand
- A personal brand
These tactics apply to you.

Image SEO is a simple, overlooked part of search engine optimization that can improve:
- Relevance
- Page performance
- Accessibility
- Image search visibility
- Overall organic performance

⭐️ Hridoy Rehman post - https://x.com/hridoyreh/status/2053409879055052970

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00:00 Why Image SEO Matters
00:44 Rename Image Files
01:05 Compress and Use WebP
01:39 Alt Text That Ranks
01:57 ChatGPT Alt Text Workflow
03:32 Use Original Images
04:32 Place Images Near Text
04:46 Personal Photos SEO Case Study
06:09 Quick Recap and Checklist
07:41 Final Thanks and Sign Off

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