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Changing images on site without losing ranking
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A number of images on my site rank very well under google image search but need to be replaced with updated versions. If I keep the file name and pixel dimensions identical will switching the image effect my rankings?
Thanks!
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Thanks for the advice. I'm switching the image out for a whole new one but will keep the filename dimensions and size approximately the same.
This is my first post here and really appreciate everyone's help!
Thanks!
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Change the image names if they aren't SEO friendly though
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Yes. Same name.
It really isn't a new image. It is the old image with an edit or two.
Just edit and reupload.
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You're saying your new image has the old name?
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I edit my images frequently without seeing problems. Just edit the image. Don't change the size or the file name or the file type. Sometimes they might disappear for a day or a few but are back in the rankings.
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Are the images ranking because of the page or because of the image?
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