Does using H1,H2,H3 make much difference?

Discussion in 'Search Engine Optimization' started by muchacho79, Apr 17, 2009.

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    I remember reading something that suggests Google give you a better rank score if you use the H tags... H1, H2 and H3.

    I've seen sites use these tags and change their size using CSS.

    What's your thoughts to this? Do you feel it makes a difference?
     
    muchacho79, Apr 17, 2009 IP
  2. Van_Dalus

    Van_Dalus Peon

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    Hi muchacho79.

    I am definitely sure that the H1 and H2 and H3 tags make a massive difference in improving rankings in Google and maybe Yahoo as i have seen sites rank in top positions for moderately competitive keywords with no meta description or keywords tag and a title that didn't include the search term but that had H1, h2 and h3 tags and well structured content.

    I always put a H1 on any site that i am trying to ranking and it always makes a big difference assuming that there are no other major negative factors that could keep a site from ranking like duplicate content and duplicate meta descriptions and titles.
     
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  3. muchacho79

    muchacho79 Active Member

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    Many thanks for the reply Van_Dalus. I'll be sure to put that on my list of things to do.

    I also have made a recent post asking for a bit of feedback/advice on my website here for SEO purposes:
    http://forums.digitalpoint.com/showthread.php?t=1310775

    As you seem to know what you are talking about, maybe you'll spot things I've done incorrectly?

    Thanks again,

    Muchacho.
     
    muchacho79, Apr 17, 2009 IP
  4. Van_Dalus

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    Hi,

    I have had a look at your site and replied to your post. Hope i am of some help.
     
    Van_Dalus, Apr 17, 2009 IP
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    This is one of the more important parts of main onpage seo. Hope this helps. Interlinking is second.
     
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    jitendraag Notable Member

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    H1 tag is a definite yes for a page though h2/h3 can be used to make sections that are useful for human visitors as well as search engines.
     
    jitendraag, Apr 18, 2009 IP
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    Yes definitely H1 - H6 tag are important in search engine ranking....if you using your title in your H1 then it will good effect in ranking...
     
    AliceJ, Apr 18, 2009 IP
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    Its only a bit difference between all the heading tags. Again H1 is the most important tag.
     
    ruchiseo, Apr 18, 2009 IP