Is image optimisation overrated?

First things first, I should clarify that I’m a big fan of image search. I use it all the time. But lately I’ve begun to question the real value image search provides businesses. To be honest, I’ve never really thought in any sort of depth about the art of image optimisation. While I’ve certainly read my fair share of articles on the topic from respected authors such as Tad, Maki, Liana Evans, Ian Lurie & Chris Pearson, it’s never been a traffic generation tactic I’ve employed. Because while there’s little doubt that image optimisation has the potential to increase traffic, the real question is whether that traffic holds any commercial value.
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