AI Image SEO Checklist
Want to use AI-generated images to boost your SEO? This free checklist from Janric Limited walks you through every step so your images help your site rank higher in Google while keeping visitors engaged.
✅ Step-by-Step AI Image SEO Checklist
- Plan Your Image Strategy
- Decide where the image will be used (homepage, blog, product page)
- Match image style to your brand (realistic, illustrated, minimalist)
- Identify the primary keyword for that page
- Choose the Right AI Tool
- DALL·E (easy for beginners)
- Midjourney (highly detailed visuals)
- Canva AI (fast social-ready images)
- Craft an SEO-Friendly Prompt
- Include the keyword naturally
- Add visual style (realistic, cartoon, flat design)
- Specify lighting, mood, and extra details
- Create the Image
- Use your chosen AI tool to generate 2–3 variations
- Pick the one that best matches your brand and page content
- Optimise the File
- Rename with keywords (e.g.,
southport-web-design.jpg) - Compress with TinyPNG
- Use descriptive alt text with the keyword
- Rename with keywords (e.g.,
- Upload and Place Strategically
- Insert near relevant text for better keyword association
- Break up long text sections with images
- Link When Possible
- Make the image clickable to a related blog post or service page
- Test and Monitor
- Check site speed after upload
- Monitor rankings and engagement
Download the Printable PDF
You can download this checklist as a PDF and keep it by your desk when creating new content.
Download PDFFor more help with AI images, website design, and SEO, get in touch with Janric Limited. We can create a complete content and SEO plan tailored for your business.