WEB1005 - This page contains no <h1> tag

Each page should include an <h1> tag.

Explanation

Each page should include a single <h1> tag that accurately summarizes and describes the contents of the page.

Details

In semantic web design, headings provide important organizational and summary information. Each page should have a single <h1> tag that summarizes the contents of the page. If the page contains a significant amount of text, it should be organized with <h2> through <h6> subheadings that summarize and categorize the text that they precede. Search engines rely on correctly used headings to determine the organization and contents of a site.

Example

The following is an example of an example of a correctly formatted <h1> tag.

<h1>About Proseware</h1>

See also

Concepts

Heading guidelines for SEO
Search Engine Optimization

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