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Was checking a site to see that alt text appeared under Google "text-version" on one site. Noticed that no slides were visible at all - let alone the alt-text.
Checked other sites with slide shows - and they did not appear.
I like slide shows as they create a nice user experience. Not sure why Google ignore them.
Any other experiences within the community. Anyone figure out how they can be viewed by Google?
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Of course. The slides mean nothing without them.
The point is that I also put alt-text on them. What shows up? Nothing. Not even "picture". Google recognises an image, even when there is no alt text. And it does not see anything there.
(Also I have images ranked - so we know Google is retrieving these.)
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What website is this for @ACn?
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I checked a few.
pollenation.co.uk
cameronsjones.co.uk
bossplumbing.net
The normal images are fine. Google recognises "picture2 where relevant. And also picks up the alt-text where I use it,
Thnx for your interest.
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Are those all designer client sites, @ACn? I'm not sure if it matters but it's possible that might be why they aren't present.
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Yes they are. And why would that matter?
To test I just looked at my site which is under my account. There is a slide show on one page, and it does not show up either.
Please check:
https://www.apollonialtd.co.uk/our-web-view.html
Thnx, Adam
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Oh, I goofed when I said it was the caption text. Click the "T" option next to the talk bubble option for each image in the slideshow. That's how you add ALT text for each.
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Hi
(Adam) I know where the alt-text is. That was the initial point . Google does not pick up the alt-text for a slide show.
However this is not a critique - but more an observation which everyone should be aware of. I have checked other sites, expensive designs with unique customizations. They have a different approach for recognition as the slides themselves (if with alt-text) are not picked up.
So simply putting in alt-text to a Weebly slideshow will not cut it with Google.
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Thanks for the information @ACn. We can see if we can get any additional details about this as well.
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