Why Alternative Text Matters
Hey everyone, Andrew Palmer here from Bertha. Today, we’re delving into the essential topic of web accessibility, specifically the role of alternative text in your content. As many of you may already know, adding alternative text to images is now a must for social media posts, and while it might seem like an extra step, it’s crucial for accessibility.
Alternative text, or “alt text,” serves as a vital tool in making digital content accessible to visually impaired users. Screen readers rely on this text to describe images, ensuring that everyone can experience and understand the visual content. Recognizing its importance, we’ve integrated features in Bertha to make adding alt text seamless and efficient.
Streamlined Alt Text Integration in WordPress and Chrome
We’ve incorporated functionality in WordPress to allow bulk uploads of images, automatically generating alt text on the fly. You can also add alt text individually or in bulk directly from your media library, making the process as user-friendly as possible.
But we didn’t stop there. We realized that having this feature available in your browser could be incredibly beneficial. So, we extended this capability to Chrome. Now, you can effortlessly add alt text to any image while browsing.
Bertha’s Versatile Features
Along with alt text generation, Bertha offers a suite of features designed to simplify content creation:
Chat Functionality
Request articles, blog posts, website copy, SEO content, marketing materials, and more. Bertha will help craft the perfect text based on your needs.
Built in Prompts
With over 30 unique prompts, Bertha covers various categories, including business names, product descriptions, content summaries, and even explanations tailored for children.
Image Generation
Bertha not only assists with text but also generates images, which you can add alt text through the browser or directly in WordPress ensuring your visual content is accessible and engaging.
Here’s a practical example of how Bertha’s alt text feature works. Let’s say you upload an image from a recent trip to Thailand with our friends from Atarim. The auto-generated alt text might read: “Three men smiling and posing together with a scenic view of a bay, mountains, and greenery in the background.” It’s a straightforward yet effective description that enhances accessibility.
Launching Today: Bertha’s Alt Text Feature in Chrome
I’m thrilled to announce that Bertha’s alt text feature will be available in the Chrome browser starting July 8, 2024. This launch marks a significant milestone in our ongoing efforts to improve web accessibility.
For those eager to try it out, free users will get five free uses. However, considering our affordable annual plan at just $96 per year, which includes, within the WordPress plugin, up to a million words per month, 50 image generations, and unlimited alt text generation to your plan, it’s a fantastic deal.
So, why wait? Starting today, you can enhance your content’s accessibility directly from your Chrome browser. Give Bertha a try for free and see how effortless it can be to make your digital content inclusive for all.
Have a great day and happy creating!
