Using heading tags (h1, h2, h3, etc.) correctly is important for organizing your content and making it easy to read. These tags create a clear structure that helps both people and search engines understand your content better.
They also make it easier for people using screen readers to navigate through your content by jumping between headings.
- Use only one h1 heading. In WordPress, this is your page title.
- Use headings to outline your content, not to style text.
- Organize your headings hierarchically in descending order.
Heading 1: Introduce the main topic
Headings at level 1 are very important in your content structure and should be used carefully. Usually, an h1 heading is used only once per page, as the main title or topic of your content.
Can I use multiple h1 headings? While there may be rare occasions when multiple h1 headings are appropriate for a page, good web design adheres to the principle of “one page, one goal.”
Heading 2: Break the main topic into sub-topics
Headings at level 2 are the main way to organize content within your pages. They act as main headings that divide your page into clear sections.
To create a heading 2 press ⌃ + ⌥ + 2 or put your heading text between <h2> tags.
<h2>Heading 2: Organize Your Main Topics</h2>
Heading 3: Section the sub-topics into distinct ideas
Headings at level 3 help create a more detailed content structure. These headings are great for breaking down the main sub-topics into smaller parts.
To create a heading 3 press ⌃ + ⌥ + 3 or put your heading text between <h3> tags.
<h3>Heading 3: Expand on Your Ideas</h3>
Heading 4: Add depth to each individual idea
Headings at level 4 offer another layer of organization, allowing for even more specific grouping within your sub-sections.
To create a heading 4 press ⌃ + ⌥ + 4 or put your heading text between <h4> tags.
<h4>Heading 4: Add Depth to Your Content</h4>