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The H1 tag: one clear main heading per page

The main heading tells a reader where they landed. Themes that wrap the logo or every section in an H1 blur it.

Author: HD4 min read

Table of contents
  1. Key takeaways
  2. What it is for
  3. Common problems
  4. The fix
  5. See it on your own site
  6. Sources

What it is for#

The main heading is the first thing a reader checks to confirm they are in the right place. Google's starter guide recommends headings that help readers follow a long page.

Common problems#

  • The logo is the H1 on every page.
  • Each section of a landing page is its own H1.
  • The H1 says "Welcome".

The fix#

One H1 that names the page, then H2s for sections. PageSoar gives each page one main heading and puts the rest in order, once you approve.

See it on your own site#

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Sources#