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When you visit a webpage, you probably don’t think twice about how the content is structured, but HTML headings (H1 to H6) are doing a lot behind the scenes. They guide the reader’s flow, improve accessibility, and give search engines critical context. Over the years, while reviewing hundreds of webpages, I’ve seen great content go unnoticed simply because the heading structure was a mess. That’s exactly why we built this tool, to solve a problem I kept running into myself. Let’s break it down.
Understanding Heading Tags
What Are Heading Tags?
In HTML, heading tags are used to define the titles and subheadings of a webpage. These tags range from <h1> to <h6>, where <h1> is the most important (usually the main title of the page) and <h6> is the least.
Think of them as the backbone of your page’s structure. Just like a book has chapters, sub-chapters, and sections, heading tags give your content a clear, organized layout. They also carry semantic meaning, which means they tell search engines and screen readers how your content is organized.
Here’s a simple breakdown:
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<h1>– Main heading (used once per page) -
<h2>– Subheadings under the main topic -
<h3>to<h6>– Further sub-sections as needed
What Is a Heading and Subheading?
A heading is the main title or section name, it introduces a topic. A subheading comes underneath and adds more detail or breaks the topic into smaller parts.
For example:
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Heading (H1): How to Start a Blog
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Subheading (H2): Choosing a Blogging Platform
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Sub-subheading (H3): WordPress vs. Blogger
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This kind of structure doesn’t just help your readers, it also helps search engines understand the flow of information. It’s a win-win for usability and SEO.
Introducing the HTML Headings Checker Tool
Overview
At MiniSEOTool, we’ve built the HTML Headings Checker to make your on-page SEO tasks easier, faster, and smarter. This tool is designed to scan any webpage and instantly show how heading tags, from <h1> to <h6>, are used.
Why does this matter? Because a clean, well-structured heading layout improves how search engines understand your content and how users read it. Whether you’re a content creator, developer, or SEO specialist, this tool helps you catch structural issues before they affect rankings or user experience.
Key Features
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Full Heading Tag Analysis: Instantly view all the headings (H1–H6) used on a webpage in a simple, organized format.
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H1 Tag Checker: Detect if a page has no H1 tag (which is bad for SEO) or multiple H1 tags (which can confuse search engines).
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Hierarchy Evaluation: See if your headings follow a logical structure, for example, H2 tags should follow H1, not skip to H4.
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Actionable Insights: The tool doesn’t just show results, it gives you suggestions on how to improve your heading usage for better SEO and readability.
With our HTML Headings Checker, you don’t need to dig through code or guess if your content is properly structured, everything is laid out clearly and instantly.
Common Heading Structure Issues and Solutions
Even experienced content creators sometimes make mistakes with heading tags, and those small errors can add up to big problems for SEO and user experience. I can’t count how many times I’ve come across websites with multiple <h1> tags, often because the logo or a banner was styled with an <h1> just to make it look bold. Visually, it looks fine. But from an SEO point of view, it confuses search engines and hurts page structure. It’s a common mistake, and one I’ve helped fix for many clients. Let’s go over a few of these issues and how to clean them up.
1. Multiple <h1> Tags
Why it’s a problem:
The <h1> tag is meant to represent the main topic of a page. When you use it more than once, search engines can get confused about what the page is really about. It can also disrupt the page hierarchy, especially for screen readers and accessibility tools.
How to fix it:
Stick to one <h1> tag per page, usually your main headline or page title. For subtopics or sections, use <h2>, <h3>, and so on. If you’re using a theme or builder that adds extra H1s (like in logos or headers), customize it to use a different tag like <div> or <span> for styling instead.
2. Skipping Heading Levels
Why it’s a problem:
Jumping from an <h2> to an <h4>, or using heading tags randomly without a clear order, breaks the logical flow of your content. This makes it harder for users to scan and harder for search engines to understand the structure.
How to fix it:
Use headings in a step-by-step, nested order. For example:
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<h1>: Main topic-
<h2>: Section 1-
<h3>: Subsection
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<h2>: Section 2
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Avoid skipping levels unless there’s a clear reason, and always test how the page reads visually and semantically.
3. Non-Descriptive Headings
Why it’s a problem:
Headings like “Welcome” or “Click Here” tell neither users nor search engines anything useful. These vague labels don’t include keywords or give context to the content that follows.
How to fix it:
Craft clear, descriptive headings that naturally include relevant keywords. For example, instead of “Our Services,” use “Digital Marketing Services for Small Businesses.” It’s more specific, more useful, and SEO-friendly.
