Check Your Squarespace Images Have Alt Text
TL;DR:
- Alt text helps search engines understand your images and makes your site accessible
- SEOSpace can scan your Squarespace site to find images missing alt text
- Run an SEO audit to spot the gaps, then add descriptive alt text to flagged images
- Good alt text improves both SEO rankings and accessibility for screen readers
Missing alt text on images is one of those SEO basics that's easy to overlook. When search engines can't understand what your images show, you're missing out on potential traffic. Plus, visitors using screen readers can't access your content properly.
SEOSpace makes it simple to find and fix these gaps on your Squarespace site.
How to Find Images Without Alt Text
Install SEOSpace
First, you'll need to connect SEOSpace to your Squarespace site. The setup is straightforward and doesn't require technical skills.
Run the SEO Audit
Once SEOSpace is connected, run a full SEO audit on your site. The tool will scan every image and flag any that don't have alt text.
Add Alt Text to Flagged Images
Go through each flagged image and add descriptive alt text. Keep it concise but detailed enough that someone who can't see the image understands what it shows and why it's relevant to your content.
Tip: Don't just write "image" or "photo." Describe what's actually in the image. For example, "Woman typing on laptop in bright office" is much better than "business photo."
FAQs
Can I use SEOSpace with other website builders?
No, SEOSpace is built specifically for Squarespace sites and won't work with other platforms.
Is there a limit on how many images SEOSpace can check?
SEOSpace can scan all the images on your site, regardless of how many you have.
Will adding alt text actually improve my SEO?
Yes. Search engines use alt text to understand your images, which can help your pages rank better. It also makes your site accessible to people using screen readers.
Jargon Buster
SEOSpace: A tool designed to audit and improve SEO on Squarespace websites, including checking for missing alt text.
Alt Text: Short for alternative text. This describes what's in an image for search engines and screen readers.
SEO: Search Engine Optimization. The practice of improving your website so it ranks better in search results.
Wrap-up
Checking your images have alt text is a quick win for both SEO and accessibility. SEOSpace takes the guesswork out of finding missing alt text on your Squarespace site. Run an audit, add descriptions to flagged images, and you'll have a more accessible site that search engines can understand better.
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