Titles and Headings

Titles and headings are important; they provide users a glimpse of your content and organize your content into readable "chunks."

Page titles

  • Clearly describe what information a user can expect to find on the page using your title/headline.
  • The H1 tag is used for page titles and is automatically applied by the content management system when the page is created.
  • Capitalize the first letter of each word in the page title. (This is Seminole State's standard practice for Web page titles and navigation titles.
  • Fit titles on one line in desktop view. Avoid having titles spill over to the next line.

Headings

  • Clearly label each section with a heading. Headings organize your content into digestable "chunks."
  • Tip: Scan your page by reading only the headings. If you can understand the flow and substance of the content, your headings are well-contructed. If it's confusing, try rewriting your headlines and adjusting the order of your paragaphs.
  • The H2 tag should be used for headings.
  • Capitalize the first letter of each word in the page title.

Subheadings

  • Subheadings provide an extra level of organization within a section. For example, if your heading is "Programs," you may need subheadings to group the various programs by interest or audience.
  • Note: If you need to use more than three levels of headings to organize your content, you may need to pare down your content.
  • The H3 tag is should be used for subheadings.
  • Capitalize the first letter of each word in the page title.

Contact

Seminole State WebSupport
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