Boost your store’s SEO and accessibility effortlessly with AltSeo. Our AI-driven app automatically generates accurate, keyword-rich alt text for all your product images, helping you rank higher on Google and create a more inclusive shopping experience. AltSeo uses your product titles, brands, and descriptions to craft natural-sounding, SEO-optimized alt text that drives traffic and improves performance. Whether you’re adding new products or optimizing existing images in bulk, AltSeo saves you time and maximizes your store’s potential.
Feature Descriptions for AltSeo
Extremely cost-effective: image processing as low as 2.5 cents per image on our Enterprise plan, helping you maximize your ROI while enhancing your store’s accessibility and SEO.
Most Powerful AI Models: Leverage cutting-edge artificial intelligence technology, including GPT-3.5 Turbo, to generate incredibly accurate, contextually relevant alt text that perfectly describes your products.
Multiple Language: Generate alt text in various languages including English, French, Spanish, German, and Chinese to support international stores and improve global accessibility.
Custom Alt Text Format: Tailor how your alt text is structured with customizable formats, allowing you to prioritize product details, features, materials, or other aspects that matter most to your brand.
Multiple Generation Styles: Choose from different pre-defined styles including Default, Concise, and Descriptive to match your brand voice and cater to different customer needs.
Customizable Prompts: Fine-tune the AI with your own custom instructions to generate alt text that aligns perfectly with your brand’s unique voice and product positioning.
Smart Context Analysis: Our AI analyzes your product titles, tags, and other metadata to create highly relevant alt text that enhances both SEO and accessibility for your Shopify store.
Keywords Emphasis: Specify important keywords to be included in your alt text to boost your search engine rankings and drive more targeted traffic to your product pages.
Negative Keywords Filter: Exclude specific terms or phrases from your alt text to maintain brand consistency and avoid undesired language or competitors’ terminology.
Auto-Process New Content: Automatically apply AI-generated alt text to newly added products, eliminating manual work and ensuring all product images have proper alt text from day one.
Selective Text Overwriting: Choose whether to replace existing alt text or only add new text to images without it, giving you complete control over your content management strategy.
Bulk Processing Capability: Process hundreds of products and their images simultaneously, saving countless hours of manual work while maintaining consistent quality across your store.
Task Scheduling System: Plan alt text updates for specific dates and times, letting you prepare for seasonal campaigns or product launches in advance without manual intervention.
Recurring Task Automation: Set up automated tasks that run on daily, weekly, monthly, or quarterly schedules to keep your alt text fresh and up-to-date with minimal management.
Complete Task History: Access a comprehensive log of all past tasks with detailed status information, making it easy to track progress and ensure all products have been processed.
Email Notifications: Receive automated alerts when tasks complete or encounter issues, keeping you informed without having to constantly check the app dashboard.
Credit Rollover Benefit: Unused credits from your current billing cycle automatically roll over to the next month on paid plans, ensuring you never lose the value you’ve paid for.
Email Support: Get assistance from our dedicated support team via email whenever you need help with the app, have questions, or encounter any issues.
Why Alt Text Matters
- Accessibility: Helps visually impaired users understand image content through screen readers
- SEO Enhancement: Enables search engines to index images properly, improving visibility in search results
Getting Started
Installation
- Visit the AltSeo app page on the Shopify App Store
- Click “Add app” to install AltSeo to your Shopify store
- Follow the on-screen prompts to authorize the app
- You‘ll be redirected to the AltSeo dashboard in your Shopify admin
Initial Setup
- Configure Settings: Set your language preferences, AI model, and customization options
- Create Your First Task: Run a test on a small collection to see the quality of generated alt text
- Review Results: Check the generated alt text and make any adjustments to your settings
Dashboard Overview
Main Sections
- Welcome Card: Overview of the app and quick access to key functions
- Recent Tasks: Shows your most recent alt text generation tasks and their status
- Next Steps: Quick access to settings, bulk updates, task history, and billing
- Support: Links to documentation, FAQ, and contact support options
Navigation
- Settings: Configure your alt text generation preferences
- Bulk Update: Create new tasks to process multiple products at once
- Tasks: View all your task history and detailed reports
- Billing: Manage your subscription and view credits usage
Alt Text Generation Process
How It Works
- Image Analysis: Our AI examines visual elements in your product images
- Context Integration: Incorporates product details like title, tags, and description
- Alt Text Composition: Combines visual information with product context using your configured format
- Optimization: Applies SEO best practices while maintaining natural language
- Application: Updates the alt text fields in your Shopify product images
Generation Modes
- Default: Balanced approach suitable for most products
- Concise: Shorter alt text focused on essential elements
- Descriptive: More detailed descriptions for complex products
Configuration Settings
General Settings
- Language: Choose the language for generated alt text (English, French, Spanish, German, Chinese)
- AI Model: Select the AI model powering your alt text generation
Data Considerations
- Consider Product Title: Include product title information in context
- Consider Product Tags: Incorporate product tags for more relevant descriptions
Customization
- Keywords: Add specific keywords you want emphasized in your alt text
- Custom Prompt: Provide specific instructions to the AI for customized results
Notifications
- Email Notifications: Enable to receive updates when tasks complete
- Notification Email: Set the email address for notifications
Bulk Update Process
Step-by-Step Process
- Select Products Source:
- All Products: Process your entire catalog
- Specific Collections: Choose collections to update
- Specific Products: Select individual products
- Choose Specific Items:
- Browse and select the products or collections
- Search functionality helps find specific items
- Configure Product Settings:
- Publication Status: Only process published products
- Product Status: Only process active products
- Alt Text Handling: Choose to overwrite existing alt text or only set if empty
- Vendor Filtering: Optionally filter by specific vendor
- Image Processing Options: Process each image individually or share alt text
- Configure Alt Text Format:
- Customize the structure of your alt text using drag-and-drop components
- Components include: Product Title, Shop Name, AI Generated text, and Custom Text
- Preview your format to ensure it meets your needs
- Add specific keywords to emphasize or exclude
- Review and Submit:
- Final review of all selected options
- Set task name and scheduling options
- Submit the task for processing
Scheduling Options
- Immediate Processing: Add to queue immediately
- Scheduled Tasks: Set specific date and time for future processing
- Recurring Tasks: Configure recurring schedules (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly)
Task Management
Tasks View
- Status Monitoring: See the current status of all tasks (pending, processing, completed, failed)
- Filtering: Filter tasks by status, date, or type
- Task Details: View comprehensive information about each task:
- Products processed
- Success rate
- Error logs if applicable
- Timestamp information
Task Actions
- View Details: Examine specific results for any task
- Cancel Tasks: Stop tasks that are pending or in progress
- Retry Failed Tasks: Attempt to run a failed task again
- Hide Tasks: Remove completed tasks from your main view
Advanced Features
Auto-Processing
- New Images: Automatically process new images added to existing products
- New Products: Automatically generate alt text for newly added products
Recurring Tasks
- Scheduling Patterns: Set up daily, weekly, monthly, or quarterly recurring tasks
- Interval Selection: Choose specific days for weekly or monthly patterns
- Repeat Count: Define how many times the task should repeat
- Next Run Date: View when the next occurrence is scheduled
Customization Options
Alt Text Format Customization
- Component Selection: Choose which elements to include in your alt text
- Component Order: Drag and drop to rearrange the sequence
- Custom Text: Add static text elements to maintain consistent branding
- Preview Tool: See how your format will appear in real alt text
Keyword Strategy
- Priority Keywords: Specify important keywords that should be emphasized
- Negative Keywords: List terms you want explicitly excluded from alt text
- Keyword Density: Control how prominently keywords appear in the text
Billing and Credits
Credit System
- Image Credits: Each processed image consumes one credit
- Monthly Allocation: Credits are allocated based on your subscription plan
- Credit Rollover: Unused credits from paid plans roll over to the next month
- Usage Tracking: Monitor your credit usage in the billing section
Subscription Management
- Plan Selection: Choose the plan that best fits your store‘s needs
- Upgrading/Downgrading: Change your plan as your requirements evolve
- Billing History: View past invoices and payment details
Troubleshooting
Common Issues and Solutions
- Failed Tasks: Check error logs for specific details on what went wrong
- Image Processing Errors: Verify image URLs are accessible and valid
- API Limitations: Understand Shopify’s API rate limits and how they might affect processing
- Credit Depletion: What happens when you run out of credits
Support Channels
- Documentation: Comprehensive guides for self-service
- FAQ: Answers to commonly asked questions
- Email Support: Contact our team for personalized assistance
Best Practices
Alt Text Optimization
- Ideal Length: Keep alt text between 80-125 characters for best results
- Keyword Usage: Include relevant keywords naturally, avoid keyword stuffing
- Image Specificity: More detailed images benefit from descriptive generation style
- Context Balance: How to balance SEO needs with accessibility requirements
Workflow Optimization
- Batch Processing: Group similar products for more consistent results
- Scheduled Updates: Best times to schedule updates for minimal impact on store performance
- Recurring Task Strategy: How to implement an effective recurring update schedule
- Quality Control: Implementing a review process for generated alt text
