In this video, we will discuss page header tags and how to effectively structure content for SEO. You can watch the video below, or read the text summary underneath.
In this video, you will learn about:
- The six different types of header tags
- Benefits of using header tags
- How to add header tags to your site
- General tips for effective implementation
Header tags are a set of HTML elements used to define headings and subheadings in a webpage. There are six different header tags: H1, H2, H3, H4, H5, and H6. These tags provide structure and help improve the readability of your content.
Benefits of header tags:
- Provide content structure
- Improve accessibility
- Break up blocks of text
- Help users skim through content quickly
Adding header tags:
- Use your CMS to add headers visually
- For HTML, use the following code format: <h1>Your Header Text</h1>, replacing the number with the desired heading level (e.g., <h2>, <h3>, etc.)
Important tips for implementing header tags:
- Keep headers concise (10-70 characters)
- Include keywords in H1 (primary) and H2 (secondary/LSI) tags
- Avoid keyword stuffing
- Use only one H1 tag per page
- Maintain consistency in header styles and formatting
- Don’t skip header levels; respect hierarchy
- Make headers compelling using action verbs, numbers, or questions
- Optimise for Featured Snippets by answering questions directly, using structured data markup, and keeping content fresh
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