How to ask ChatGPT for SEO enhanced image alt tag content
When optimizing a website for search engines, image alt tags play a crucial role in improving accessibility and SEO. A well-crafted alt tag not only enhances user experience for visually impaired visitors but also helps search engines understand the content of an image, contributing to better rankings. To generate an effective SEO-enhanced image alt tag, it’s important to structure the prompt properly—incorporating keywords, image description, context, and accessibility considerations. This guide will show you how to create a prompt that ensures your alt tags are both user-friendly and optimized for search engines.
I wrote to ChatGPT:
How to form the prompt to ask for SEO enhanced image alt tag content
ChatGPT wrote this reply:
To generate an SEO-enhanced image alt tag, your prompt should follow a structured format that includes:
Primary Keyword – The main topic or focus keyword.
Image Description – A concise yet detailed description of the image.
Context – How the image relates to the content on the page.
Action (if applicable) – If the image includes a call to action or user intent.
Accessibility Focus – Ensure clarity for visually impaired users.
Example Prompt for an SEO-Enhanced Alt Tag
“Generate an SEO-friendly image alt tag for a photo of a barista pouring a latte with latte art in a coffee shop. The target keyword is ‘best coffee in Seattle.’ The image is used on a blog post about the top coffee shops in Seattle. Keep the alt tag concise yet descriptive for accessibility and SEO.”
Expected Output
“Barista pouring a latte with latte art at a top-rated Seattle coffee shop – best coffee in Seattle.”
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