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From: Richter,Susan
Date: Aug 20, 2025 4:14AM

We typically avoid multiple H1's on the page for both accessibility and SEO reasons.

Having one H1 identifies the primary topic/subject of the page, making it easier for search engines to index. And, for screen reader users, it clearly defines the main topic by using H1. I suppose it's not a WCAG hard and fast rule, just a best practice we've been using based on our research.


Susan Richter
Senior Web Interface Developer
Digital Products & Experience
Nova Scotia Community College
Institute of Technology Campus
Web: nscc.ca