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Optimizing Your Images for SEO

Companies place a lot of emphasis on editorial content, especially when it comes to search engine optimization (SEO). But words are only half the equation. To capture attention and garner a reader’s trust, you also need images. And, if you’re not optimizing those images for the web, you’re missing out on a prime compet...

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Digital Marketing Search Engine Optimization

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Companies place a lot of emphasis on editorial content, especially when it comes to search engine optimization (SEO). But words are only half the equation. To capture attention and garner a reader’s trust, you also need images. And, if you’re not optimizing those images for the web, you’re missing out on a prime competitive advantage. In this course, you’ll learn what image optimization is and why it’s worth the effort. Then, you’ll get six must-know tips for taking your image optimization to the next level.

Course outline

9 topics · 45 min

  1. 1 What Is Image Optimization and Why Does It Work?
  2. 2 Reduce Image File Sizes
  3. 3 Choose the Right File Type
  4. 4 Use Lazy Loading
  5. 5 Customize Image File Names
  6. 6 Write SEO-Friendly Alt Text
  7. 7 Add Descriptive Captions
  8. 8 Final Quiz
  9. 9 Summary

Optimizing Your Images for SEO

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