Alt text, short for alternative text, is text that describes images. This description provides people with visual impairments with a detailed explanation of the content, context and purpose of the image.
When people with visual impairments access websites or social platforms, screen reader technologies built into their devices or operating systems read the alt text aloud. This feature ensures that visual content is accessible to a wider audience.
Alt text also improves search engine optimization (SEO) by providing context to images, which helps search engines better understand image content and increases the visibility of websites in search results.
In solidpixels, you can easily add alt text to images to increase the accessibility of your website while improving its SEO. Learn how to use alt text effectively and make your website accessible and searchable to the widest possible audience.