Headings
Structure your content with semantic heading levels
About Headings
Headings help organize your content into a clear hierarchy. They're essential for both readability and SEO. Use headings to break up your content and guide readers through your article.
Headings also get added to the navigation menu on the blog page.
Heading Levels
Heading 1
Used for the main title of your post. Automatically generated from your post title.
/h1 or /heading1Heading 2
Main sections of your content. Use for major topics.
/h2 or /heading2Heading 3
Subsections within H2 sections.
/h3 or /heading3Best Practices
Use headings hierarchically
Don't skip levels (e.g., don't jump from H2 to H4)
Only one H1 per page
Your post title is the H1. Start content sections with H2
Keep headings concise
Aim for 2-6 words that clearly describe the section
Include keywords
Use relevant keywords in headings for better SEO
Make them descriptive
Headings should give readers a clear idea of what to expect
SEO Benefits
Proper heading structure provides significant SEO advantages:
Better Content Understanding
Search engines use headings to understand your content structure
Featured Snippets
Well-structured headings increase chances of appearing in featured snippets
Improved Accessibility
Screen readers use headings to navigate content