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How Images get into the Search Engines

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The next thing we want to look at are the Images options in the search engines, and although I explained this some time ago in  Working with Images for SEO�there are still some things to look at.

Because with most content management systems the image directory is blocked by the robots.txt file to prevent the search engines to crawl and index those files….

Open it up, remove that block! It will give you more traffic and especially if you have a website that is heavily loaded with pictures you will see that the visitors start looking for more on your site.

One thing�that even the largest websites seem to forget that Images can help you get relevant visitors.
Naming your images and using alt / title tags is not “advanced” is Matt Cutts will explain in the video below, it should be your standard!

You can look even at big websites�and find them using very well named product images link 12456789.jpg … and sometimes even without a proper alt tag.

But one point of warning here, don't go overboard with the tags, just give a short description of the picture in that alt tag, no more, no less!

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Mercedes C Class Small Car

Looking for a Mercedes C Class Car? for example!

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Having Fun with SEO Image Headers

Filed Under: Joomla Seo

You might have read my post on Working Images in Search Engine Optimization were you can find the basic of using your Images for Rankings.

Recently I was working on a Redesign of a Website and Weblog, as I realized that there was one design elements that is the most Fun for me to work on, but did not mention it to you… yet.

So here is a pointer, look at the header or preferably headers on your website, what do they tell you?
If you mouse over them, do they tell you what the page is about?
Do you name you headers just header-1.png or top-image.jpg?

Just start using your headers the same way you (should) do you images!
Name you headers so the will fit your page keywords, for example this image:

Knowing Your Template

If you want to work with your Headers this way, you most likely have to change some setting in your template.

Look for Coding like headers, or top modules, learn to read the HTML, php and CSS coding to find the right spot to work on.
Don't forget to use the ALT and Title attributes for the images, as they are the key elements together with the image name…

But most importantly, make sure the images fit the layout and color scheme of the website, and that they are appealing to your visitors.

For Joomla you can use the Simple Image Rotator form http://www.joomlaworks.gr (P.s Don't forget to set the Link Title Option :-))
If you run  a WordPress Blog, check your header.php file of your Template…

And while you are at it, have fun creating the headers!

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