P2Issue #52
H1 : over 70 characters
❓ What does it mean?
❓ What does it mean?
An H1 tag is the primary heading of a webpage that defines its main topic. If the H1 is longer than 70 characters, it becomes difficult for both users and search engines to quickly understand the page’s purpose.
🚨 Why is it important for SEO?
🚨 Why is this a problem for SEO?
Reduced Readability – Long headings are hard to scan and understand.
Keyword Dilution – Too many words can weaken the focus of your main keyword.
Poor User Experience – Users may lose interest if the heading looks like a paragraph.
CTR Impact – Long headings can appear cut off in snippets and previews.
Search Engine Confusion – Google prefers concise headings that clearly represent the content.
✅ How to Fix It
✅ Best Practices to Fix
Keep H1 under 70 characters (ideally 20–60 characters).
Use one H1 per page that clearly describes the topic.
Place primary keywords naturally at the beginning.
Avoid stuffing extra keywords or unnecessary words.
Make the H1 engaging and click-worthy while being clear.
❌ Bad Example
📌 Example
❌ Bad H1 (Over 70 characters):
<h1>Buy the Best, High-Quality, Affordable, Comfortable and Stylish Shoes Online in India at Discounted Prices</h1>
👉 Too long, keyword-stuffed, looks unnatural.
✅ Good Example
✅ Good H1 (Optimized under 70 characters):
<h1>Buy Affordable & Stylish Shoes Online in India</h1>
👉 Concise, keyword-rich, user-friendly.
⚡ Result
⚡ SEO Impact of Fixing
Improves readability & user experience.
Helps search engines identify page relevance faster.
Increases chances of ranking for target keywords.
Boosts click-through rate (CTR) from search results.