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    • RichardNM
      RichardNM last edited by

      Hi MOZ peeps,

      Just wondering where I can find the list of alt attributes missing from my website? I'm sure its right in front of my face but I cant' find it.

      Thanks
      Richard

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      • exoticaleathers
        exoticaleathers last edited by

        The image alt attribute, also known as alt text, is a crucial element in web design and accessibility. It provides a textual description of an image, aiding users who cannot view images due to disabilities or technical issues. Alt text should be concise, descriptive, and relevant to the image's content or function. It helps search engines understand the context of images, improving SEO and website accessibility. Properly implemented alt attributes enhance user experience, especially for screen reader users, by conveying essential information conveyed through images.

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        • thabomashaba
          thabomashaba @RichardNM last edited by

          @RichardNM said in image alt attribute question:

          Just wondering where I can find the list of alt attributes missing from my website? I'm sure its right in front of my face but I cant' find it.

          You can find missing alt attributes in your website by inspecting images using your browser's developer tools. Look for the "alt" attribute in the <img> tags. For a sassier appeal, check your HTML code like a detective on a mission! Also doing same for sassa appeal

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          • Robert_Ripple
            Robert_Ripple @RichardNM last edited by

            @RichardNM said in image alt attribute question:

            Hi MOZ peeps,
            Just wondering where I can find the list of alt attributes missing from my website? I'm sure its right in front of my face but I cant' find it.
            Thanks

            You can find missing alt attributes for images on your website through various SEO tools like Moz's Site Crawl or using a browser extension like MozBar. Just run a crawl or analyze the page to get a list of missing alt attributes.

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              • SarahSmith6
                SarahSmith6 last edited by

                I have done audit using screaming frog. Screaming frog showing alt text missing but on site Alt text is given. Can any body help. Here is the image link https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0779/2073/1459/files/High-Waist-with-Shaping-Panty-USA.jpg?v=1714369932

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                • Kateparish
                  Kateparish last edited by

                  There are several ways to find the list of missing alt attributes on your website:

                  Use a website audit tool: There are several website audit tools available online, such as Screaming Frog, SEMrush, or Ahrefs. These tools can scan your website and generate a report that highlights any missing or incomplete alt attributes.

                  Check your website's HTML code: You can manually check the HTML code of your website to find any missing alt attributes. Look for the "img" tag and check if it has an alt attribute. If not, then the alt attribute is missing.

                  Use a browser extension: There are browser extensions available that can help you identify missing alt attributes. For example, the "Web Developer" extension for Chrome and Firefox includes a tool that allows you to highlight all images on a page that are missing alt attributes.

                  Check your website's accessibility report: If you have an accessibility report for your website, it should include a section that identifies any missing alt attributes. This report may be generated by your website platform or a third-party tool.

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                  • SEOxidmeti
                    SEOxidmeti last edited by

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                    • Shahab1994
                      Shahab1994 last edited by

                      You may go to page source code and and search for "img" you will see all the images with that snippet. If you see "alt tag" just next to it then it means alt tag has successfully implemented. If not then you have to add.

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                      • dotemna
                        dotemna @RichardNM last edited by

                        Hi @RichardNM!
                        I recommend to use Screaming Frog SEO Spider: here you can get a report with all the images with missing alt attribute and no to go to every particular page to find such images, as some people recommend you here in comments.

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                        • AkhilaKikstaart
                          AkhilaKikstaart last edited by

                          @RichardNM said in image alt attribute question:

                          where I can find the list of alt attributes missing from my website?

                          Select the SEO -> Site Auditor module from the dashboard. To learn more about the URLs that have been identified as having this issue, select "Missing Alt Attributes." A list of image URLs and a list of pages containing images without alt attributes will be displayed on the dashboard.
                          or if the concern is this, then
                          After selecting the item, select Format from the context menu by right-clicking, and a Format dialog box appears.
                          In the Description field of the Format dialog box, click the Alt Text Tab.

                          For any asistance on SEO servies, get in touch with Kikstaart, the digital marketing agency in Kerala

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                          • MME_blog
                            MME_blog last edited by

                            There are a few ways you can find a list of missing alt attributes on your website. One way is to use an accessibility tool, such as the WAVE Web Accessibility Evaluation Tool, which will scan your website and provide a report of any missing or incomplete alt attributes. Another way is to use a browser extension, such as the Alt Text Checker for Chrome, which will highlight any images on the page that are missing alt attributes.

                            You can also use developer tools built into your web browser to inspect the elements of your web pages. By using the element inspector you can check the html tags of the images and check whether it has the alt attribute or not.

                            For more SEO and marketng related information, follow marketingmadeeasy.blog

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                            • MoneyMystica
                              MoneyMystica last edited by

                              Hi this is the most common question every user faces which contributes to low SEO in any SEO analyzer tool available. the best way to find the images alt attribute is to get SEO mention 0a029b97-b867-42f1-80f2-f0e0848cc3c7-image.png
                              Install this on chrome browser and put it in chrome extension. than
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                              click on the analyze on page SEO. this will analyze full website and let you know which image needs alt attribute
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                              Like this page, there are 3 images that need alt attributes. the same way it will show you.
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                              • ebayfarsi
                                ebayfarsi last edited by

                                you can use SEO 1 click in chrome for find alt attribute missing.

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                                • growces
                                  growces @RichardNM last edited by

                                  @RichardNM Yoast will help you if you don't have enough alt in a page

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                                  • RichardNM
                                    RichardNM @RichardNM last edited by

                                    @RichardNM thanks 🙏

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                                    • lewis_addams
                                      lewis_addams last edited by

                                      You can use seo checker website to get the missing alt attributes of your website.

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                                      • DarinPirkey
                                        DarinPirkey @RichardNM last edited by

                                        @RichardNM I believe that's only available on a per page basis in the On-Page Optimization

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                                        • CATnUS
                                          CATnUS @RichardNM last edited by

                                          @RichardNM You can use a web development tool such as the browser extension "WAVE Evaluation Tool" or "aXe" to check for missing alt attributes on your website. These tools will highlight any images on your website that are missing alt attributes, and allow you to add them. You can also use a crawler tool like "SEO Spider" to scan your website and export a report that includes all images and their corresponding alt attributes.

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