This post explains why a submitted link that points to an image rather than an article prevents a meaningful summary. It also outlines practical steps to fix the issue.
The only text available from the submission was the short string “State Zip Code Country”. There is no narrative, context, or data to convert into a news summary.
Below I review what went wrong and why text and metadata matter. I also cover how to prepare a shareable article or image-based report that can be accurately summarized.
Why an image-only URL prevents a useful summary
An image alone usually contains no machine-readable narrative or structured metadata unless the uploader also includes a transcript, caption, or accessible alt text. Even when an image contains embedded text, automated systems often fail to extract it reliably unless optical character recognition (OCR) is applied and quality is high.
With only the fields “State Zip Code Country” available, there’s no context about the subject, timeframe, or source. A useful summary, factual checklist, or SEO-friendly article cannot be produced.
Common submission problems and quick fixes
Below are the most frequent causes of missing article text and practical steps to resolve them.
What editors and reporters should include for accurate summaries
When submitting an article, especially about time-sensitive events like extreme weather, include both the visual and the textual components. This enables the summarizer to extract key facts and identify affected regions.
At a minimum, provide the following metadata so the report can be turned into a reliable, SEO-optimized post:
Essential metadata checklist
Example: If you expected a California extreme weather story
If the intent was to submit a news story about extreme weather in California, include the specifics that make summaries actionable: affected counties, timeline, weather forecasts, damage assessments, emergency orders, and agency responses.
Those details let a writer produce a clear, factual summary and contextual analysis.
Final practical tips
When in doubt, paste the article text directly into the message, or attach a simple text file.
Use descriptive filenames and include alt text for images.
Clear, structured submissions save time and improve the accuracy and usefulness of the resulting summary or blog post.
If you provide the actual article text or a detailed description of the image and its report, I will promptly create an accurate, SEO-optimized summary or full blog post tailored to your needs.
Here is the source article for this story: Extreme Weather California