2.5 Images (Lever 5)LowInferred
Images not in image sitemap
For sites where image search matters, an image sitemap helps Google discover and index images it might otherwise miss. Where visuals drive traffic, it is worth having.
What it is
No image sitemap coverage.
Why it matters
Slower image discovery.
How to fix it
Add images to a sitemap.
How to find it on your site
- Decide whether image search is a meaningful channel.
- Check whether your sitemap includes image entries.
- Add image information to the sitemap where relevant.
- Submit and monitor in Search Console.
Cross-reference to ranking and citation factors
Image sitemaps aid image discovery and the visibility that comes with it. Optional, but valuable for visual sites.
Impact
Low. Inferred.
Evidence
Image sitemaps aid discovery. Google Search Central, Image SEO best practices; Google Search Central, Build and submit a sitemap
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