Image SEO in CranSEO #

Optimizing images for SEO is essential for improving search rankings and site performance. CranSEO provides powerful image SEO features to enhance visibility and load speed.

Step 1: Access Image SEO Settings #

1. Log in to your WordPress dashboard.
2. Navigate to CranSEO > Settings > Image SEO.

Step 2: Enable Automatic ALT Text #

• Enable Auto-Generate ALT Text to automatically add alt attributes to images based on the file name or post title.
• Improves accessibility and helps search engines understand image content.

Step 3: Optimize Image Filenames #

• Enable Convert Filenames to SEO-Friendly Format.
• Automatically renames uploaded images to remove special characters and add keywords.
• Example: IMG12345.jpg → seo-tips-guide.jpg

Step 4: Lazy Load Images #

• Enable Lazy Loading to delay image loading until they appear in the user’s viewport.
• Improves site speed and Core Web Vitals scores.

Step 5: Add Missing Image Titles #

• Enable Auto-Generate Image Titles to create meaningful titles based on the post content or file name.
• Helps improve keyword relevance for image search.

Step 6: Create an Image Sitemap #

1. Navigate to CranSEO > Sitemap.
2. Enable Include Images in Sitemap.
3. This helps search engines index images properly for Google Image Search.

Step 7: Compress and Optimize Images (Optional) #

• Use an image compression plugin (e.g., ShortPixel, Smush) for lossless compression.
• Reduces image file size without sacrificing quality.

Step 8: Save Changes and Test #

1. Click Save Changes after adjusting settings.
2. Run a Google PageSpeed Insights test to check for improvements in image optimization.
3. Ensure that images display properly with ALT text and optimized filenames.

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