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Vivian Otieno
Vivian Otieno

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The importance of Semantic HTML for SEO and Accessibility.

Introduction
*Semantic html is the best practice and powerful way to improve both your website and search engine ranking and accessibility.

What is semantic HTML.

  • is the use of tags that describe the role of a content

SEO benefits of Semantic HTML.

1.How semantic HTML improve SEO semantic tags gives search engine better clues about content structure and purpose.

  • it also identifies tags as main content,tags as navigation which helps search engine index and rank web pages

2.Better content Relevance and Quality.

Examples of Semantic HTML impacting SEO
*Enhancing indexing by using blog posts or for distinct content areas

Accessibility Benefits of Semantic HTML
3.How semantic Html helps users with disabilities.

  • semantic HTML tags makes websites more accessible by allowing assitive technologies like screenreaders interprete content correctly

  • Screen readers use html tags navigate and understand page sections effectively.

  1. Making inclusive we experience
  • semantic HTML ensures that all users can interact with your site regardless of their abilities

  • provides a structure that is easy for screen readers to interpret helping users with visual impairment browse the page

Examples of improved Accessibility

*Screen readers - navigation: using navigation sections for primary sections makes it easier for screen readers to guide users through the page
*Enhanced usability: semantic HTML provides a logic flow that's beneficial for users relying on keyboard navigation, ensuring smoother and faster browsing.

Key semantic HTML Tags and their uses

Purpose:defines introductory content or links
Example use case:site title and navigation at the top

Purpose:identifies navigation links.
Example use case:A menu or table of contents

Purpose:represents self-contained content.
Example use case:Blog posts,news, articles or forum posts.

Purpose:group related content
Example use case:a chapter in a document or a team profile section

Purpose: contains footer information
Example improving overall accessibility and SEO.

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