how can we promote an image?

Discussion in 'Search Engine Optimization' started by mnaghdi, Dec 30, 2009.

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    Hi guys

    Apart from the obvious onpage optimisation what else we can do to promte an image for a keyword?

    I know that the image name, alt tag and content of the page that the image is on are important but whatelse we can do?

    Are there directories that allow link back to images?
     
    mnaghdi, Dec 30, 2009 IP
  2. infernaliuns

    infernaliuns Active Member

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    you can try StumbleUpon, its a good way to promote images... many peoples stumble images!!!
     
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  3. webexpert2u

    webexpert2u Greenhorn

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    You are right that having proper name of an image, alt text and page content are the factors to promote an image but now in the world of Web 2.0 you must try something more. Here are the activities you can try for your images:

    1) Start spreading your image URL to other image hosting websites like Flickr, Picassa

    2) Start optimizing your image URL's through content posting websites i.e. if you have to post images on those sites then use your own site image URL's.

    3) Use Title tags for images

    Try these out and i feel that this will really help you.:D
     
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    Ledlauzis Member

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    Thanks for tutorial! Will try to put this in action for my website. It will make some backlinks and visitors :)
     
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    Agree - this is great for referral traffic.
     
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    1SEONewby Peon

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    My choices would also be StumbleUpon and Flickr. Had no idea about Picasa ( thanks webexpert2u ) and you can create a free video of selected images on http://animoto.com/ if that applies to your marketing efforts.
    Good luck
     
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    Great suggestions webexpert2u! I especially like the idea of using the image (optimized with alt tags and title tags of course) in articles that you post or syndicate online. This should create a great boost to your image rankings!
     
    search_junkie, Dec 30, 2009 IP