IPTC information in JPEG images

[ChristopherGlaeser]

I distribute a product in the US and I do my own product shoots.  Some distributors in other countries use my images.  I don't mind them using my images, but I would like for them to include all the IPTC data such as copyright and my URL.  Is there any SEO benefit to me if these images on other sites include my URL, etc.

Best,
Christopher

[smokin_ace]

If search engine robot can't read this information then it means that it is useless for search engine optimization. It will only help to increase your brand name population !

The best way to check is to place an image with your details on your website. Then open Google Webmaster tools open it as a Google bot. I am pretty sure that it can't read this hidden information.

Cheers,

Russel

[ChristopherGlaeser]

Thanks for the quick response.  The no-follow and ALT text is in the HTML code.  I was referring to the information contained in the JPEG file itself.  I put copyright, URL, and other information in the JPEG meta data.  When others use my images, they may strip this data.  Is there any evidence that leaving this information, and in particular, the URL that points to my site, will enhance my SEO?

Best,
Christopher

[smokin_ace]

Actually any image which has a URL (without "No-follow tag") pointing to your website brings SEO value, specially if it has ALT text with your particular keyword, which you want to rank well in SERP!

But from another side if website with this image is not relevant to yours then the value will be very low, may be even zero.

Cheers,

Russel