How to include an image in Google search results

To add an image to Google Images search results, the first step is to add your image to a website along with a descriptive text for your image. While you can't directly upload images into search results, many searchable images that are posted on a website can be added to our search results. Just like Google does for webpages, Google Images crawls the web for pictures to include in its results.

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Google Images - How to add an image

Learn a few simple techniques for adding your image to Google Images. Check out http://images.google.com/support for more information.

Add your image to the web so Google can find it

1. Post your image to a website
   
   If you'd like your photograph or image to appear in Google Images search results, you'll need to post the image on a website. If you don't own a website, here are some free content hosting services that you can use:
   • Upload your images to a social network like Google+
   • Add the images to a blog using Blogger
   • Create your own website using Google Sites
2. Make sure the image you post is public and searchable
   
   By posting the image on a public and searchable website, you'll make it possible for Google to find your image and add it to the Images index. When you upload the image, make sure that the webpage containing your image is publicly accessible. For example, if you posted the photo on Google+, make sure the privacy setting was Public. For more tips on posting on a site that Google will crawl, read about adding a site to Google.

Tips to help your image appear

To help your image appear in Google search results, follow these best practices to help your images appear in searches, including:

• Include descriptive text. Include descriptive text somewhere near the image like in an image "alt" tag or a caption. This helps Google understand what the image depicts and what searches it will be relevant to.
• Upload high quality photos. Great image content is an excellent way to build traffic to your site.
• Be patient. Images you upload to the web won't instantly appear in search results. You'll need to wait until your site is indexed by Google before your images begin appearing.