SEO fix guide
Multiple H1 Tags Found
Multiple H1 tags are common in modern HTML5 sectioning and are not a major SEO issue.
Issue ID: SEO-H1-002
Severity: low
Impact: Med
Effort: S
Use this article when
- You need deeper remediation guidance than the issue card can show.
- You want CMS-specific steps before handing the fix to a developer.
- You want a repeatable re-check path after shipping the change.
What this issue is
Multiple H1 tags are common in modern HTML5 sectioning and are not a major SEO issue.
Why it matters
Multiple H1 tags are common in modern HTML5 sectioning and are not a major SEO issue. This affects how clearly search engines understand the page and how persuasive it looks in search results.
How we detect it
- FreeSiteAudit flags this issue when the rule for SEO-H1-002 fails and the page evidence points to Dom body.
- You can usually confirm this by checking the page source or the relevant page settings inside your CMS.
Evidence examples
Check the affected page source, rendered output, or relevant CMS setting to confirm the missing or incorrect element.
How to fix it
- 1Consider using a single H1 for the primary page topic if possible
- 2Ensure each H1 is meaningful and relevant to its section
How to re-check it
- Inspect page and confirm only one H1 tag remains
Related tools
This issue is best verified with the full FreeSiteAudit crawl rather than a single-point mini tool.