Website Headings Explained: Give Your Page a Clear Structure

The six points in the video

This is a silent video. The headings, explanations and labels below reproduce the information on screen.

1. 1

   Step 1: Name the main topic

   0:18

   Use a clear main heading that describes this page.

   On-screen labels: Page subject; Clear purpose; Specific wording.

2. 2

   Step 2: Break content into sections

   0:30

   A heading should introduce a meaningful group of information.

   On-screen labels: Related information; Distinct section; Useful section title.

3. 3

   Step 3: Use a logical hierarchy

   0:42

   Heading levels should reflect how sections and subsections relate.

   On-screen labels: Main topic; Section heading; Subsection heading.

4. 4

   Step 4: Use real heading markup

   0:54

   Large bold text alone does not create a structural heading.

   On-screen labels: Heading element; Meaningful level; Accessible structure.

5. 5

   Step 5: Keep the labels descriptive

   1:06

   The heading should make sense before someone reads the section.

   On-screen labels: Specific topic; Plain language; Accurate label.

6. 6

   Step 6: Review the outline after edits

   1:18

   New sections should fit the existing page structure.

   On-screen labels: Logical order; Relevant headings; Content matches the labels.

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