Official statement
Google does not assess the visual quality of images (beautiful image vs. gray square) for ranking in traditional web search. Images are analyzed solely for Google Images. In web search, their visual content does not affect page positioning.
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Why do your images never appear in Google Images despite solid SEO performance?
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TL;DR
Google does not consider the visual quality of images for standard web ranking. This only applies to Google Images. Focus on textual content for traditional SEO.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Les images influencent-elles le classement web standard sur Google?
Non, seules les recherches Google Images tiennent compte de la qualité visuelle.
Dois-je toujours optimiser mes images pour le SEO ?
Oui, mais pour Google Images. Utilisez des balises ALT et un bon format.
Quel est le rôle principal des images dans le SEO classique ?
Elles jouent un rôle via les balises ALT pour renforcer la pertinence contextuelle.
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