Image map crawlability

[Bragg]

Hey Mozzer's,

I'm reviewing a moving site which utilizes an image map for their service areas.

As I'm new to image mapping how should I diagnose them for crawlability, effectiveness, code (which appears correct using HTML & alt text tag), what should I be looking for, etc?

I'm trying to determine the effectiveness of the image map links compared to including some regular lateral links on the page.

Page: http://bit.ly/KOOtgN

Thanks in advance for all advice and insights.

[goodlegaladvice]

Google does index image maps I have been thinking of converting mine to a more interactive map with javascript but google analytics if setup right can give you some info on image maps

We use the address in the alt text & it gets indexed by google as a normal internal links to the page

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[Bragg]

Unfortunately, they don't have GA setup (new client) which would definitely give greater insights.

Stupid clarification but you mean URL address within the alt text?

Thanks