We know Google recommends using alternative text for your images. But does that mean your rankings will improve in the search engines if you use the ALT attribute?

That is the question at WebmasterWorld. Forget about what is “best practices” or what is nice to do, but does it actually improve rankings? The thread is not sure. We do have moderator, Robert Charlton, speak up and say:

Another senior member said:

So what do you think? Does ALT attributes directly increase your search rankings? Take the poll:

Forum discussion at WebmasterWorld.