The latest articles on DEV Community by Margaret Maina (@karemaggie). https://dev.to/karemaggie https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F1321497%2Fc9174a58-a2d2-4d92-94bf-ed071b175545.png https://dev.to/karemaggie en Margaret Maina Sun, 03 Mar 2024 08:25:03 +0000 https://dev.to/karemaggie/importance-of-semantic-html-to-seo-and-accessibility-32nl https://dev.to/karemaggie/importance-of-semantic-html-to-seo-and-accessibility-32nl <p>When it comes to SEO:</p> <ol> <li>Enhances understanding; Search engine uses semantic HTML to better understand the context in the web.</li> <li>Keyword importance; Helps the search engine in identifying the keywords use like,<h1>.</h1> </li> </ol> <p>When it comes to Accessibility:<br> 1.Enhanced screen reading compatibility; Provides meaningful structure which is important to visually challenged.</p> <ol> <li>Improved keyboard navigation; It provides accessibility by providing sensible elements like buttons</li> <li>Compatibility with other technologies; It allows compatibility with accessibility features with browsers and operating systems like text resizing.</li> </ol> <p>In conclusion semantic HTML is helpful in in improving visibility but also it ensures accessibility to all users.</p>