Changing the Font & Style of Your H1 Tags

QUESTION: (Rhonda) I am having problems changing the font size of my H1text. Is this very important? If so, how do I go about changing it?

Changing the text and/or style of an H1 tag is simple in CSS. It does not affect anything other than how the visitor sees it though (i.e., if you use a large font, it means nothing more than a smaller font, in SEO terms or how Google sees it).

You can change the H1 tag locally or in the CSS definition file.

If you want to change all of the H1 tag settings in your entire website, you would do this in the CSS file:

h1 {
font-size: 24px;
}

You would use the h1 tag as you normally would:
<h1>This is my H1 tag</h1>

You can define a class in the CSS file which allows you to define your new style whenever you wish anywhere on the site:

.h1style {
font-size: 24px;
}

You would add this class to your h1 tag, when you wish it:

<h1 class=”h1style”>This is my H1 Tag</h1>

* Remember to add the “.” when defining it in the CSS to classify it as a class.

Finally, you can do it locally using a style attribute (without the CSS file):

<h1 style=”font-size:24px;”>This is my H1 Tag</h1>

All of the above do the exact same thing. Their use is based on how often you use the style and how you want it defined (whether globally or locally).

Also, remember you can add other styles to the same definition (like color):

<h1 style=”font-size:24px; color:red;”>This is my H1 Tag that is Red and 24px high</h1>

I find that being able to change the styles of my text for header and other standard tags to be quite invaluable! Knowing a little bit of CSS can go a long way. Give this a try!

The easiest thing to try first is the local definition using the style attribute. If this is working for you, consider creating or editing your own CSS file!

Good luck! cheers…matt

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Once you get the coveted top spot on major search engines, is your work done? Sadly, no. But there’s good news, too!

Once you get the coveted top spot on major search engines, is your work done?
Sadly, no.

Search engine optimization should be a constant process for internet marketers. You’ll find that once you get to the top spot, it might not be too difficult to stay there for long, depending on which keywords you’re ranking for and whether or not you’re getting top spot for a highly competitive keyword. But, the more competition you have in your niche, the more chances that someone is going to be constantly working to de-throne you.

Not allowing yourself to become complacent is a good strategy for ensuring that you don’t get knocked off page one altogether overnight.

Here are some strategies for working on SEO regularly:

-Continuously check your website statistics to see where your traffic is coming from and what your conversion rates are.

-Regularly do keyword research so you can determine which keywords you should be targeting and anchoring. Keywords change in terms of traffic and search engines so it’s a good idea to stay on top of trends for your niche.

-Vary your approach. Today you might work on off-page SEO and tomorrow you might add a blog post with some intrasite hyperlinks. Tomorrow you might write a web 2.0 page such as a Squidoo Lens or a HubPage that anchors text back to your main site

-Keep reading! Stay in the know by constantly learning about your niche and about the latest SEO tips. By doing this, you’ll ensure you’re always ahead of the curve and don’t get left in the dust by competition that is staying on top of trends.

So, SEO is a constant work in progress but the good news is once you’ve gotten established, the time commitment shrinks while the results can increase. And, as you learn new tips and techniques, you can definitely increase your conversion rates, your traffic numbers, and improve your online success.

For more SEO anchoring text information, check out Matt Bredel’s latest hub: 7 Keyword Anchoring SEO Tips and watch Part 8 in his 10-part SEO Exciter series: How to Get The Most Out of a Hyperlink.

Cheers,
Dana

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