Fix image alt text
Meaningful images need a short description. Decorative images can use empty alt="". Follow the steps below on your stack, then re-check the live URL.
Meaningful images need a short description. Decorative images can use empty alt="".
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At a glance
| Time | ~15 min |
|---|---|
| Category | SEO |
| Steps | 3 |
| Stacks | WordPress, Shopify, Webflow, Next.js, HTML, more |
Steps
Describe what the image shows, in a short phrase (under ~125 characters).
Skip “image of…” / filenames. Use alt="" only for purely decorative images.
Save and re-check the live page.
In HTML / static
Add alt="…" on each <img>, plus width and height when you know them.
Snippet
<img src="/photo.jpg" alt="Short description of the image">
FAQ
- What does “Fix image alt text” fix?
- Meaningful images need a short description. Decorative images can use empty alt="".
- How long does this usually take?
- About 15 minutes on most CMS and code stacks when you already have access to edit the page.
- Where do I start?
- Start with: Describe what the image shows, in a short phrase (under ~125 characters). Then use the platform picker on this page for placement notes.