Get More Traffic Using Google Images

As what I've discussed in some of my posts, getting traffic for your website or blog is one of the main goal in achieving a high revenues. You can do this by using Google Image Search, which is a tool to easily find images in the net by using phrases or keywords just like an ordinary web search.
A lot of people are using Google Image Search for a varied purposes, whether it is entertainment or pictures of cars.
Highly relevant images shows up at the top of Google Image Search which sends the owner of the site a great deal of traffic. And if you as a blogger can be on that list then it would be pretty good for you.

Google Images Search Optimization is much alike with the basic search optimization such as relevant keywords to the content and title. But Image Search Optimization has its own unique factors that affect the ranking of these images. Listed below is a list of tips on how you optimize your images for better traffic.

• Use keywords in your 'alt' text
  This is the basic of all image optimization tricks. You should always insert a phrase or a keyword in the alt text of the image. But always be sure that it is relevant to the content of the site. Example: <img src="file.jpg" alt="alt description here" >
• Use anchor text keywords in links to images
  When you have an image that has a link, let's say for example an image of harry potter which links to a full view of the picture itself that say's "click here to see full view". The phrase itself is general and doesn't help in optimization, instead use "Harry Potter in Azkaban" or "Harry Potter Photo".
• Use descriptive titles in naming images
  If you have an image of Optimus Prime dancing that has a filename of "Image0012.jpg" rename it to something like "Optimus-Prime-dancing.jpg" or "Optimus-dances.jpg". You can also rename the file that is the same with your alt text.
• Widen the categories of your images
  When you broaden the categories of your images it gives you more traffic. For example you have a blog which is all about Naruto, use other images like anime's that are alike with Naruto or any other anime that relates to Naruto. In this way the incoming traffic would probably be looking for some anime images. Remember, more traffic means more money.
• Use relevant texts or phrases around the image
  Take into consideration the texts around the image. Be sure to have a description of over 20+ characters below the image and make the text in bold.

These things are just the basic of Image Search Optimization. You can search the web for more advanced tips like putting adsense around the image, submitting your images to Google, making a page for every image in your site, etc. Don't just stop here, learn, learn, and don't forget to earn. :D