Professional SEO Audit for Document Outline & Hierarchy
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Heading Structure Guide
Proper heading hierarchy is crucial for both SEO and Accessibility. Here are the best practices:
1. The H1 Golden Rule
Every page must have exactly one H1 tag.
The H1 should be the main title of the page content.
Avoid using H1 for site-wide elements like logos or navigation.
2. Hierarchical Order
Headings should flow logically (H1 → H2 → H3).
Never skip a level (e.g., from H1 directly to H3). This tool flags "Level Jumps".
Think of it like a book outline: Chapters (H2), Sections (H3), Sub-sections (H4).
3. Content Ratio
Headings should summarize the content beneath them. A high heading-to-content ratio might indicate thin content, while a low ratio might mean your page is a "wall of text" difficult to scan.
4. Semantic Accuracy
Use headings because of their meaning, not because of their font size. If you just want big text, use CSS classes instead of heading tags.