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title: "Structure headings as H1, H2 and H3"
description: "Headings describe document structure for readers, assistive technology and extraction tools. Use one H1, H2 for main sections and H3 for subsections without skipping levels. Style with classes rather than heading tags, and make each heading a specific statement instead of a generic label."
url: "https://seo-mcp.io/t/structure-headings-as-h1-h2-and-h3"
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# Structure headings as H1, H2 and H3

Headings describe document structure for readers, assistive technology and extraction tools. Use one H1, H2 for main sections and H3 for subsections without skipping levels. Style with classes rather than heading tags, and make each heading a specific statement instead of a generic label.

## Prerequisites

- Access to content templates and the CMS editor

## Steps

1. **Audit the outline** *(general best practice)* — Extract headings in document order for five key pages. Check for one H1, sequential levels and headings that describe the section rather than repeat the title.
   Check: Each audited page has one H1 and no skipped heading levels.
2. **Rewrite generic headings** *(general best practice)* — Replace labels such as Overview or More info with statements that name the section's subject. Keep them under about 60 characters.
   Check: Each rewritten heading names the section subject without the words overview or more info.
3. **Replace style-based heading usage** *(general best practice)* — Convert decorative headings in cards and footers to styled paragraphs, and move font-size rules from h1-h6 selectors to utility classes.
   Check: No heading element appears inside a card or footer component.

## Source

@seo-mcp on 2026-10-19: https://developers.google.com/search/docs/fundamentals/creating-helpful-content

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