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Image ALT Attribute

The ALT attribute shows information about an image or another Web page element if it does not display. The browser shows readable text instead of a block or error box. These tags are becoming more important with the growing influence of mobile devices. The ALT attribute is another method for reinforcing the keyword phrase associated with a given page for the search engine spiders. It also provides information about the image, in todays search engines image search is a common feature and can drive more visitors to your site.

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