Unoptimized Images
Unoptimized images are too large or missing alt text, slowing load times and hurting SEO.
Key Takaways

Increase page weight.

Hurt Core Web Vitals.

Reduce accessibility.

Fix with compression and alt tags.

Use next-gen formats (WebP/AVIF).

Improves image SEO visibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are unoptimized images?
They slow sites and hurt SEO.
Why fix them?
They slow sites and hurt SEO.
How to optimize images?
Compress, use alt text, next-gen formats.
Do images affect CWV?
Yes, especially LCP metric.
Does alt text matter?
Yes, for SEO and accessibility.
Step by Step Plan
01
Audit Images
Check size and alt text.
02
Compress & Convert
Use WebP/AVIF.
03
Add Alt Text
Make descriptive and relevant.
04
Add Alt Text
Improve performance.
05
Re-Test
Use PageSpeed Insights.
Comparison Table
Unoptimized Images
Optimized Images
Large files
Compressed
Slow load
Fast load
No alt text
Alt text
Poor UX
Better UX
SEO loss
SEO gain