Please can someone check the ALT at the end of my GFM and help me with it if it's not good enough?
I believe it's not, I've read many guides and threads about writing ALT, but still struggle and take a lot of time to do it. Thanks if you help me improve this one!
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Image description:
a garden plaque like those identifying tree and plant species, with the following text:
"Lamp post
Asser Lumen
Characterized by a long, very straight trunk and very few (sometimes zero, but often one or two) branches. Non-deciduous, with no color change in the fall. Easily identified at night."
Below is a simplified drawing of a lamp post.
my friend @mossy released a video explaining why you should use #AltText, even if (for some reason) you don't care about blind people.
it's really well made! go watch it and share it around.
https://tilvids.com/w/2wbHH7uEFZe7JmWa1ZRWu5
y'all know that if you want your posts to spread you should #AltText your images, right?
both because
- some people don't boost uncaptioned images as a principle, and I highly doubt there's anyone doing the opposite, so you're missing some boosts
but also because
- #Mastodon's v4.2 search also works with Alt Text, so if you have search enabled for your account you'll perform better in searches if you caption.
@errantscience @colm_ryan If you add #Alt4Me, #AltForMe, or #PleaseCaption, those hashtags request that some kind soul write alt text for your image.
*& please also use CamelCase, ie capitalize each word in the hashtag.
Image description: A purple background with a crown in the lower right corner. Text reads "Charles has inherited gems worth at least ยฃ533m from the queen".
I listened to the podcast this week and even the staunchest monarchist should be shocked.
Link to podcasts here: https://www.theguardian.com/news/series/todayinfocus
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