Google often displays your website's favicon in mobile search results and browser tabs.
What to do:Ensure you have a properly formatted favicon (favicon.ico or .png) in your website's root directory or specify it in the <head> of your HTML document:
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<link rel="icon" href="/favicon.ico" type="image/x-icon">
2. Image Thumbnails
If your page contains content that qualifies for certain rich results or structured data, Google might show image thumbnails alongside your search result. This is common for:
Recipes
Articles or blogs
Products
What to do: Use structured data (Schema.org) markup for your images, specifying the image URL and ensuring it meets Google's guidelines for minimum size (e.g., 1200px wide) and quality.
3. Open Graph or Social Sharing Images
While not specific to Google Search, the Open Graph metadata (og:image) can sometimes influence how Google chooses an image for rich results.
For specific rich results (like news articles, products, or videos), Google may pull the main image defined within the content or through structured data.
What to do: Use relevant structured data (e.g., Article, Product, or VideoObject) to help Google understand your images.
5. General Guidelines for Images
Alt Text: Always include descriptive alt text for your images to improve accessibility and help Google understand the image context.
Image Size: Use high-quality, properly sized images (minimum 1200px wide recommended by Google).
File Format: Use web-friendly formats like JPEG, PNG, or WebP.
Fast Loading: Optimize images for fast loading to improve your site's SEO and user experience.
