How to Add SayPro Media Alternative Text

Adding alternative text (alt text) to media is a crucial step in ensuring accessibility and improving SEO performance. Alt text provides descriptions of images, enabling screen readers to convey the content to visually impaired users and helping search engines understand the context of your visuals. Below is a step-by-step guide to adding alt text to media in SayPro’s WordPress environment:

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1. Log in to Your WordPress Dashboard

• Access the admin login page of your WordPress website.
• Enter your admin credentials and log in to the dashboard.

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2. Navigate to the Media Library

• In the WordPress dashboard menu, click on Media.
• Select Library to view all uploaded media files.

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3. Choose the Media File

• Locate the image or media file you want to add alt text to.
• Click on the file to open its Attachment Details panel.

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4. Add Alternative Text

• In the Attachment Details panel, find the Alternative Text field.
• Enter a concise and descriptive text that explains the content and purpose of the image (e.g., “A group of SayPro staff members in a team meeting”).
• Ensure the description is meaningful and relevant to the context in which the image is used.

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5. Save Changes

• Once you’ve added the alt text, click the Save button or simply close the panel. The changes will be automatically saved.

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6. Verify the Alt Text

• Test the alt text by hovering over the image on the front end of your website (depending on your theme, the text may appear as a tooltip).
• Use accessibility tools or browser extensions to confirm the alt text is accessible to screen readers.

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Best Practices for Writing Alt Text

1. Be Descriptive and Specific: Clearly describe the image’s content and purpose (e.g., “A smiling customer holding a SayPro brochure”).
2. Avoid Using “Image of” or “Picture of”: Screen readers already indicate that it’s an image.
3. Keep It Short and Relevant: Focus on essential details, typically under 125 characters.
4. Use Keywords Thoughtfully: Include relevant keywords naturally, without keyword stuffing.
5. Context Matters: Tailor the alt text to match the image’s role on the page.

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By following these steps and best practices, you can ensure that SayPro’s media is accessible to all users while enhancing the site’s SEO. Regularly auditing and updating alt text ensures compliance with accessibility standards and maintains the quality of your website.