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ALT

Alternative Text

Text that describes an image for accessibility and when the image cannot be displayed.

What is ALT?

Text that describes an image for accessibility and when the image cannot be displayed.

In practical marketing work, alternative text is used to make planning, execution, reporting, or optimization easier to understand.

How is it calculated?

This concept does not use one universal industry-standard formula. Measure it with the KPIs that match the specific channel and objective.

Practical example

Alternative Text helps marketers plan, measure, or improve a practical part of a campaign.

Where is it used?

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Answer-first FAQ

Common questions about ALT

What does ALT stand for?

ALT stands for Alternative Text.

What is ALT in simple words?

Text that describes an image for accessibility and when the image cannot be displayed.

How is ALT calculated?

There is no single universal formula for this concept.

Where is ALT used?

It is commonly used in SEO, Web & Technical.