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Headers H1-H6. How to use them?
Using headers will allow you to position your website higher in search engines ... but only on one condition. You must add them in the correct order!
In this tutorial, you'll learn how to correctly add headers to your website.Headers hierarchy. Why should you know it?
When to use specific types of headlines?
Header H1
The H1 header defines the title of your website. The H1 heading appears most often at the top of the page. In the case of the page you are on, this is "Headings H1-H6. How to use them?". Each page should have only one title. Therefore, you can only set the H1 value to one headline on your website.
Headers H2-H6
If your page has only a few headings, just set them to H2. An example of an H2 header on the page you are currently on is "Headers hierarchy. Why should you know it?".
What if your website is more complex? Then you should use the following types of headers, i.e., depending on your needs - H3, H4, H5 and H6.
Instruction: How to select H1-H6 class for a header?
The example of correct use of H1-H4 headers
Imagine you are blogging an article about the iconic sports car.
So how can the correct order of the headings on your website look like?
H1(Title): Iconic Sports Cars You Must Know!
H2: German sports cars:
H3: 1) Porshe cars
H4: a) Porshe 911
H4: b) Porshe 917
H3: 2) BMW cars
H4: a) BMW M3
H4: b) BMW M5
What is headline diversification and headers hierarchy?
The more detailed the content you present on your website that requires you to enter sub-topics or subcategories - you should reach for the next headings, in the order H2-H6.