Title and heading enquiry

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  donovanmunro97613 · Member · Oct 25, 2021 at 1:39 pm

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  I would like to ask a question.

  Is the title also the H1 heading when creating a post in WordPress?

  I have noticed that when I enter the title then, enter a heading further down the post, the first option is automatically the H2 heading option, and the H1 option is in a red boarder block.
  Does that mean that WordPress automatically makes the title the H1 heading or should I enter a H1 heading myself at the top of the post.

  I have been entering my title, then meta tag (description snippet) under the title then I would add an H1 then continue with the post.
  Is this correct or Am I landing up entering a second H1 heading without knowing it?

  I know for SEO I should have a title, meta tag (description) 1x H1 1x H2 ECT. But I have been assuming that the WordPress title is seperate from the H1. So I add a title then an H1 after description.

  I just need confirmation that I have not added a second H1 without knowing it.

  Thanks for any feedback

  Donovan.

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  therefoiam · Member · Oct 25, 2021 at 3:29 pm

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  Hello Donovan,

  Yes, the title tag is an H1.
  If you are concerned about SEO and accessibility, I would recommend using only one H1 tag on a page therefore start with the H2 heading since WordPress.com makes the title an H1.

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  donovanmunro97613 · Member · Oct 26, 2021 at 7:04 am

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  Okay thank you for clearing that up. Now I must go change all my headings because I would have two H1. Thanks for the advice.