: SEO Dynamic Image filename I have product images on website. In 'images' directory they are present as 1.jpg, 2.jpg and so on. 1, 2 are product ids from database and therefore I have put images

@Jamie184

Image names primarily help image search and not content search so much. I do recommend that image names reflect what the image is.

This does help search engines to know what the image is and how it relates to the content. Image names help support content semantics where the file name matches using semantic topical analysis. Otherwise, where the image file name does not match, it lends no additional semantic topical support. The effect is small, but beneficial.

While I do recommend, if at all possible, using a real file name that semantically reflects what the image is, using .htaccess to rewrite (not redirect) the request should be transparent. It is a purely internal process and should satisfy the request for the file name within the HTML just fine. Would I do this? No. I would rework the system so that the database can provide a more meaningful file name when rendering the HTML. I do get how it is far simpler to take the product ID and simply look for an image of that name. I do get it - honest I do. However, for systems that I have written, taking these short-cuts often cost you something. It can be inflexibility, more work, etc. Either way, you should be fine.

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