How to Add Alt Text to Images in Your Zibster Website
Overview
Alt text, short for alternative text, is a written description of an image on your website. It helps make your website more accessible for visitors who use screen readers and helps search engines better understand your images.
Zibster gives you multiple ways to add alt text to images on your website. You can use Ask Zibster AI to generate alt text for an individual image, type your own alt text manually, or have alt text created automatically when using the Zibster AI Website Creator or Zibster AI Page Creator.
This guide explains how alt text works in the Zibster Website Builder and how to add or update alt text for images on your website.
OPTION 1: USE ASK ZIBSTER AI TO WRITE ALT TEXT
STEP ONE
Log into your Zibster account and click on WEBSITE from the left-hand menu.
STEP TWO
Choose the page with the image(s) you want to update, then click on the block that contains the images.
STEP THREE
In the right-hand settings panel, click the thumbnail of the image you want to edit.
FINAL STEP
Scroll down to the Title, Description, and Alt Text section. Click the Ask Zibster AI button. Our AI will instantly generate accurate, descriptive Alt Text for your image.
This is the fastest and easiest way to get professional-quality Alt Text added to your site.
Full Guide: How To Use Ask Zibster AI To Generate Alt Text For Images
OPTION 2: WRITE ALT TEXT MANUALLY
If you prefer to write your own Alt Text, follow these best practices:
DESCRIBE THE IMAGE
Alt Text should be unique to each image and explain what’s in the photo.
Think of it like describing the photo to someone over the phone. Ask yourself:
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Who or what is shown?
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What are they doing?
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Where is it happening?
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Are there any details that stand out?
ADD CONTEXT
Make sure your description matches the purpose of the page.
Example: A newborn photo on your “Newborn Photography” page could be written as:
“Newborn baby girl sleeping in a soft white blanket with a pink bow.”
BEST PRACTICES FOR ALT TEXT
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Write in complete sentences (capitalize the first letter, end with a period).
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Use clear, plain language.
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Keep it under 140 characters.
WHAT TO AVOID
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Don’t use special characters like quotation marks, parentheses, or exclamation points.
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Don’t include phrases like “image of” or “picture of.” Screen readers already know it’s an image.
By adding strong Alt Text—whether written by Ask Zibster AI or by hand—you’ll make your website more accessible and easier for search engines to understand.
