Header tags are a fundamental aspect of a well-structured blog post, guiding readers, improving accessibility, and aiding search engines in understanding content structure. Headings, defined by tags ranging from

to

, indicate the hierarchy of content. A blog post should have one

tag, which serves as the main title of the page. Using multiple

tags can confuse search engines and negatively impact SEO. A good H1 should be clear, descriptive, and contain the primary keyword. Using headings properly can maximize the SEO potential of a post. However, “keyword stuffing” can lead to poor-quality content that ranks poorly in search results. Instead, headings should clearly describe the content of the section using natural language and incorporate keywords sparingly. Headings also play a crucial role in making content accessible to all users, including those who rely on screen readers. An SEO checker from SEM Rush can be used to calculate the keyword density for the body, headlines, and meta description of a post.

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