On-Page SEO
H1
The main heading of a page, representing its primary topic.
CurrentLast updated: 2026-09-16
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On-Page SEOThe H1 tag is the highest-level heading on a page, representing its primary topic. A page should typically have one H1 that describes its main subject. Search engines use the H1 to understand what the page is about. H1s should not be used for visual styling — use CSS for that.
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