On-Page SEO
Heading Tags
HTML elements (H1–H6) that create a hierarchical structure for page content.
CurrentLast updated: 2026-09-16
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On-Page SEOHeading tags (H1 through H6) are HTML elements that create a hierarchical structure for page content. The H1 represents the page's main topic, H2s define major sections, and H3s define subsections. Search engines use headings to understand content structure and topic relationships.
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