How to Add Alt Text to Blog Images in Zibster
Alt Text (short for "alternative text" or sometimes called "Alt Tags") describes the content and purpose of images on your website.
Adding Alt Text is important because:
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It helps visually impaired visitors understand your images using screen readers.
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It helps search engines understand what your images are about, which can improve your SEO.
This guide will show you how to add Alt Text to the images in your Zibster Blog posts, either by writing it yourself or by using Ask Zibster AI to generate it for you.
STEP ONE
Log in to your Zibster account and click BLOG in the left-hand menu.
STEP TWO
Choose one of the following:
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Click CREATE A NEW BLOG POST
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Or click on an EXISTING BLOG POST to edit it.
STEP THREE
Find the Image Block you want to edit. You can:
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Click directly on the Image Block
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Or click the pencil icon at the top right of the block and select Advanced
STEP FOUR
In the settings menu on the right side, click the image thumbnail you want to update.
STEP FIVE
Scroll down to the Alt Text field. You have two options:
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Use Ask Zibster AI – Click the button, and our AI will instantly generate professional-quality Alt Text for your image.
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Write it manually – Type your own description that explains what’s in the image and how it relates to your blog post.
FINAL STEP
When finished, click SAVE CHANGES.
Repeat these steps for any other images in your blog post.
Adding Alt Text is a simple step that makes your blog more inclusive and easier to find online!