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Multiple H1 Headings: How to Fix It
The page has more than one H1 heading.
Quick fix: Use one H1 per page for the main title, and H2 to H6 for sections below it.
Why it matters for SEO
Multiple H1s blur the main topic of the page. Google can handle them, but one clear H1 with H2 sections is easier for both search engines and readers.
How to fix it
- 1Keep the H1 that best describes the whole page.
- 2Change the other H1s to H2 or H3.
- 3Check templates: logos, sidebars, and footers often use H1 by mistake.
Example
Before: <h1>Logo</h1> ... <h1>Page title</h1> ... <h1>Newsletter</h1>
After: <div>Logo</div> ... <h1>Page title</h1> ... <h2>Newsletter</h2>Frequently asked questions
Is having multiple H1s a penalty?
No penalty, but a single H1 is clearer and is the widely recommended practice.
What about H1s inside separate sections?
HTML5 allows it, but most SEO tools and guides still recommend one H1 per page.
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