On Page Seo
H1 Tag
The primary heading on a web page, defined by the HTML
element. It tells both users and search engines what the page is about at the highest level.
Why H1 Tag Matters for SEO
The H1 is one of the strongest on-page signals you can send to Google about your page's topic. It also sets the reader's expectation immediately. Get it wrong and you confuse both algorithms and humans.
How H1 Tag Works
Use one H1 per page that includes your primary keyword and clearly describes the page content. It should be different from your title tag but topically aligned. Everything else on the page should support what your H1 promises.
Common Mistakes
- Using multiple H1 tags on a single page
- Making the H1 identical to the title tag instead of complementary
- Using vague H1s like 'Welcome' that tell nobody anything
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