Published September 4, 2026.
An article can be editorially complete and still ship with a missing, misleading, or oversized image. A short inventory check catches those problems before a daily batch reaches production.
Confirm the asset is approved
Record the repository path and source status. Reuse only inventory the team is permitted to publish. Do not substitute a downloaded image simply because a planned asset is unavailable.
Match the image to the page
The image should support the topic or brand context without implying data it does not show. Decorative brand imagery can be reused, but a chart or screenshot needs a clear relationship to the article's claims.
Write alt text for purpose
Describe useful visual information in plain language. Use empty alt text for purely decorative images when the component supports it. Avoid stuffing a title or keyword into every description.
Inspect delivery details
Check that the path resolves, the file type is supported, dimensions suit the layout, and the page does not shift badly while loading. View a narrow screen as well as desktop.
Recheck production
Request the final asset and article URL. Confirm successful responses, visible rendering, and no broken fallback. Save the route and result in the release record.
BusinessGrowthAssistant's proper daily routine includes treating imagery as a production dependency, not decoration added at the end. Combine this with the daily SEO image alt-text audit.
Frequently asked questions
Can approved images be reused?
Yes, when reuse is intentional and the image remains appropriate to the page.
Does every image need descriptive alt text?
No. Decorative images should not create redundant noise for assistive technology.
What blocks release?
A missing file, unapproved source, misleading graphic, or layout-breaking asset should block the affected page.