A practical checklist focused on the discoverability layer of WordPress image SEO, covering signals Google uses to find and rank images. Topics include image sitemaps (especially for CDN-hosted images), file naming conventions, declaring width/height to prevent CLS, handling the LCP image correctly (no lazy loading, fetchpriority="high"), writing accurate alt text or automating it with AI tools, captions, structured data for products and recipes, and using Google Search Console's Core Web Vitals report rather than just PageSpeed Insights for real-world validation.
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