Image Names - Do They Make A Difference?

Discussion in 'Search Engine Optimization' started by nameonthecake, Aug 23, 2006.

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    Should I be naming my images with keywords in them? I'm not talking about the ALTS I'm talking about the actual image...
     
    nameonthecake, Aug 23, 2006 IP
  2. banless

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    #2
    I would name the images after the keyword, not sure if this matters with other search engines but I do know that google can read image files.
     
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    I've done the same on my website. I think it's helped me, but I'm not sure.
     
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    ive thought that it helps with

    google images, but not sure if it helps with normal google. anybody know?
     
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    drhyperlaur Well-Known Member

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    the image file name surely counts, check the google serps for a specific image keyword and see that the filename is bold if it contains the keyword.. so it counts... but the most important factor is the image context, place it in a good context and you'll gave great results
     
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    Honestly, I'm not sure if it actually helps. But with SEO, it's better safe than sorry, so I would go for it anyways :)
     
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    Images names can be useful if you intend putting them for Yahoo image searchers. If you don't like, just put them in a folder and alter the robots file to deindex them. They have a small part in SEO as well, putting the keywords as image names.
     
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    Naming images according to the proper keywords of the content is an effective SEO technique.
     
    stlgatekeeper, Aug 25, 2006 IP
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    Agreed, no telling how much they help, different for each engine. But it would be worth it. You should be able to use a simple "drop rename" app depending on your OS.

    Good luck!
     
    kyogen, Aug 25, 2006 IP
  11. seo-mumbai

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    i had exp about this , first u search in google images your keyword then note names of top images and see u dont name same for your images.
     
    seo-mumbai, Aug 27, 2006 IP