Updated on December 2nd, 2024 at 06:34 pm
Estimated reading time: 2 minutes
Issue: Having multiple <h1>
tags on a page might confuse users and search engines about the page’s main topic, even though it’s technically allowed in HTML5.
Fix: Use a single <h1>
tag per page for the main heading and use <h2>
to <h6>
tags for subheadings.
How to Fix for Beginners
- Identify Extra
<h1>
Tags: Check your page’s HTML for multiple<h1>
tags.- Example:
<h1>Main Heading</h1>
and<h1>Another Heading</h1>
are redundant.
- Example:
- Keep Only One
<h1>
: Select the most important heading to remain as the<h1>
tag.- Example:
<h1>Main Heading</h1>
stays, while others change.
- Example:
- Use Subheadings for Structure: Replace additional
<h1>
tags with<h2>
to<h6>
tags based on their importance.- Example:
<h2>Subheading 1</h2>
or<h3>Subheading 2</h3>
.
- Example:
- Maintain a Logical Hierarchy: Ensure headings flow logically (e.g.,
<h1>
→<h2>
→<h3>
) to make your content easier to read.
Tip: A single
<h1>
improves clarity and SEO while keeping your page organized for users and search engines.