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Old October 21st, 2004, 05:31 AM
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Quick question about ALT text
I'll use the following as an example:

1 - Anchor text on-page - ''Blue widgets

2 -Alt text for the link ''Buy blue widgets in the USA''

Is number 2 better for SEO? or will the engines put more weight
on the actual anchor text on-page?

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The actual anchor text of the link is what will recieve the "SEO Benefit".
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Old October 21st, 2004, 05:44 AM
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Thanks Jasontnyc!

That question has been bothering me for some time
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