How to fix SVG images missing alt text in Showit

Quick answer

Click on the SVG in Showit, open the image settings panel on the right-hand sidebar, find the Alt Text field, and add a short description of what the SVG shows.

How to fix it in Showit

1. Open your page in Showit

2. Click on the SVG image

3. Open the image settings panel on the right-hand sidebar

4. Find the Alt Text field

5. Add a short, descriptive alt text that describes what the SVG shows

6. Also ensure the SVG file name is descriptive — use words separated by dashes

7. Save and publish your changes

What's the issue

FastaSEO found SVG images that have been uploaded into Showit but are missing alt text. Unlike some other image types, uploaded SVGs in Showit do support alt text — so leaving it empty is a missed SEO and accessibility opportunity.

Why it matters

• SVGs are commonly used for logos, icons, and simple graphics. Even though they are vector files, they still benefit from descriptive alt text. Alt text helps search engines understand what the SVG represents and supports visitors using screen readers. A descriptive file name also helps — both work together to give search engines more context about the image.

What good looks like

An SVG with a descriptive alt text like "FastaSEO logo" or "Instagram icon" and a descriptive file name like fastaseo-logo.svg or instagram-icon.svg.

How long this takes

Each SVG takes less than a minute to update.