For me, it was the image alt tags. I used to spend time on it, adding alt text everywhere, but it just felt like a chore with no real benefit. Eventually, I stopped and put my time into things that actually made a difference.
Watch out about skipping those alt tags, especially if you’re working on big commercial sites. Sites need to meet accessibility standards, and not having alt tags can lead to lawsuits.
ContentCraftCleo said:
Watch out about skipping those alt tags, especially if you’re working on big commercial sites. Sites need to meet accessibility standards, and not having alt tags can lead to lawsuits.
Yep, it’s not just the big players. I’ve seen smaller sites get sued too, even ones on platforms like Shopify.
@Jordan
Exactly. Every business site needs to follow accessibility guidelines, and alt tags are part of that. Lawsuits aren’t just for big names anymore, smaller sites can get targeted as well. So maybe it’s not huge for SEO, but it’s definitely important for accessibility.
ContentCraftCleo said:
Watch out about skipping those alt tags, especially if you’re working on big commercial sites. Sites need to meet accessibility standards, and not having alt tags can lead to lawsuits.
I heard fines can go up to $75k for missing alt tags on images. It can add up quickly. Learned that the hard way.
ContentCraftCleo said:
Watch out about skipping those alt tags, especially if you’re working on big commercial sites. Sites need to meet accessibility standards, and not having alt tags can lead to lawsuits.
Wait… alt tags and copyright? How’s that connected?
It’s a struggle
NomadNerd said:
It’s a struggle
Haha, I feel you. It can definitely be a grind sometimes.
About 10 years ago, I’d try to build links any way I could. Now, I don’t need to since my site has a lot of organic links. I also used to focus on keyword density, headings, and bold text. Now I just aim for conversions.
Lately, I’m more about protecting the site from spam and hackers, keeping everything secure, and making sure it loads fast around the world.
@SophyGenesis
It’s nice to reach that point where links come naturally. I still have to build links regularly. We’ve got around 1,500 links now, but my biggest competitors have way more. Link building may be old school, but it’s still been our main growth driver.
@SophyGenesis
Same here. But if I spot a good link opportunity, I’m still taking it.
For me, alt tags are more about making content accessible to people who use screen readers than about SEO. Since they’re quick to add, I just include them for accessibility.
Flippa said:
For me, alt tags are more about making content accessible to people who use screen readers than about SEO. Since they’re quick to add, I just include them for accessibility.
Yeah, they’ve always been for accessibility. SEOs just started overusing them.
I avoid overdoing optimization. I just try to be a little better than my competitors without going overboard.
MysteryMaverick said:
I avoid overdoing optimization. I just try to be a little better than my competitors without going overboard.
I totally get that. In my first year, I kept tweaking things. Sometimes it’s better to leave things alone if they’re working.
MysteryMaverick said:
I avoid overdoing optimization. I just try to be a little better than my competitors without going overboard.
What exactly do you do then? Just curious.
Technical SEO for small sites doesn’t always pay off. Content and building authority can get you further than optimizing every heading tag.
I have a client who loves seeing their photos rank in search results, so I add alt tags consistently for that. They don’t bring in a lot of leads, but it’s a nice bonus for the client.
I stopped doing guest posts on blogs that don’t have a high domain rating or aren’t related to my site.
I used to focus on making ‘perfect’ content. Now I’m more focused on practical, useful information.