Automatically generate ALT image descriptions for better SEO and accessibility
Posted on June 20, 2024 - by Andy Cinquin
SEOImage optimizationWeb accessibilityNatural referencingMeta descriptionEngaging contentSEO optimizationALT attributes for images
Hello everyone,
Following the development of our latest SaaS "ForVoyez", I'd like to show you today how to automatically generate your image descriptions - those famous "ALT" attributes of image tags that we often fill in hastily, if we don't forget them completely.
These image titles and descriptions are crucial for two main reasons: SEO (Google places great importance on them) and accessibility (screen readers use these attributes).
Let's see how to use our solution and why it will revolutionize your workflow!
Discovering & Using ForVoyez
Start by visiting our platform and signing up: https://forvoyez.com
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You can log in via GitHub, Google, or using our standard registration form.
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Then head to the "Playground" section to test directly on the website and understand how it works.
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You'll find three main areas: the image upload space, the custom context area, and the live display of requests (similar to what you'd get on the backend in an application).
How to Automatically Generate Image Descriptions
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You can customize the return schema of our API according to your needs. For example, to add SEO keywords, simply add:
"keywords": "<String, multiple, unique keywords that describe the image, and the context around, seo optimized.>"
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Then launch the image analysis and you'll quickly get a return like this:
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Integration into Your Applications
To use this process on a larger scale in your applications, go to the "API KEYS" section.
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Create your token to use directly in your API.
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Don't forget to copy your token!
Then, in your favorite tool (IDE, Bruno, Insomnia, or Postman), use the following URL:
https://forvoyez.com/api/describe
As indicated in our user guide: https://doc.forvoyez.com/describe
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Add your image as a parameter.
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And don't forget to include your token in the "Auth" section.
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And there you have it! This is how you can use the service directly from Bruno. Impressive, isn't it?
All that's left is to automate this process in a loop to process all your files, and you're done!
Feel free to try ForVoyez and give us your feedback. We're excited to see how you'll use it to optimize your workflows!
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