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Fix heading hierarchy

Etwa 15 Min.

Headings should nest H1 → H2 → H3. Skipping levels makes the outline harder to scan and extract. Follow the steps below on your stack, then re-check the live URL.

Headings should nest H1 → H2 → H3. Skipping levels makes the outline harder to scan and extract.

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At a glance

Time~15 min
CategorySEO
Steps3
StacksWordPress, Shopify, Webflow, Next.js, HTML, more

Schritte

  1. Map the current heading outline in page source.

  2. Don’t skip levels (for example H2 → H4). Insert the missing H2/H3 or retag the heading.

  3. Make headings describe the section — avoid empty or icon-only headings.

In HTML / static

Keep a single <h1> and a logical h2→h3 outline.

Snippet
<h1>Page topic</h1>
<h2>Section</h2>
<h3>Sub-section</h3>

FAQ

What does “Fix heading hierarchy” fix?
Headings should nest H1 → H2 → H3. Skipping levels makes the outline harder to scan and extract.
How long does this usually take?
About 15 minutes on most CMS and code stacks when you already have access to edit the page.
Where do I start?
Start with: Map the current heading outline in page source. Then use the platform picker on this page for placement notes.

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