Best SEO Checklist
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Use semantic HTML5 <figure> and <figcaption> for image captions.

Image SEO

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    Why this matters

    Semantic markup signals search engines on image captions improving context and user comprehension.

    A STARTING-POINT EXAMPLE

    Hypothetical standard operating procedure

    Adapt this example to your site, access, tools, and change process. It is our suggested procedure, informed by the sources below.

    1. Audit current image captions and surrounding HTML markup.
    2. Replace or wrap images and captions using <figure> and <figcaption> elements respectively.
    3. Ensure captions add meaningful context distinct from alt text.
    4. Test pages for correct semantic reading order with assistive technologies.
    5. Validate HTML markup for accessibility compliance.

    Watch for

    Using generic <div> or inline captions loses semantic benefits and accessibility improvements.

    Definition of done

    Images with captions use <figure> and <figcaption> tags properly nested.

    Sources & attribution

    1. Image SEO Best Practices ↗

    Original checklist wording and example SOP by Best SEO Checklist, using source-grounded AI assistance. Editorial contact: Ted Kubaitis, @tedkubaitis on Teams. Check current source guidance before implementation.