Difference between alt and title attribute for images

Discussion in 'Search Engine Optimization' started by mansi, Feb 3, 2009.

  1. #1
    hi,

    Can anybody tell me which is best attribute for image on the page for seo purpose?? should i use 'title' or 'alt' attribute for image optimization???

    Thanks in advance :)
     
    mansi, Feb 3, 2009 IP
  2. kutekutta

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    ALT attribute would be better for image optimization.
     
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  3. jimmy03

    jimmy03 Well-Known Member

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    Alt attributes always helps in the optimizations of images.
    So Alt is more important from SEO point of view.
     
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    seem to recall that the 'title' shows when you hold your mouse over the image... alt is in case the browser type isnt displaying images...
     
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    Is there any reason not to use both Title and Alt?
     
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  6. swapshop

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    No we do

    title is great to allow additional information to your user when they mouse over a link or image. You can use title in <a href as will as <img src=

    alt is great for search engines that crawl your site

    I do this

    <img src="images/social-submission-linksprocket.gif" title="Why dont you add your site?" alt="Social Submission" />

    Additonal SEO can be gained but not overusing or overpacking the name of the image with some keywords. Dont over use it.

    Hope this helps
     
    swapshop, Feb 3, 2009 IP