How to Fix: No H1 Heading Found on Your Homepage

If you’ve received a warning in SureRank saying: “No H1 heading found on the homepage.”

This guide will help you understand what it means, why it matters, and how to fix it.

What’s the Problem?

The H1 heading is usually the main title that appears on your homepage. It tells both visitors and search engines what the page is all about.

Think of it like the front cover of a book, it sets the tone and explains what someone has landed on. Without it, your homepage may feel incomplete or unclear.

Why This Matters for SEO

• Search engine clarity: Google and other search engines use the H1 to understand the main topic of your page.
• User experience: Visitors look at it to confirm they’re in the right place.
• Site structure: Every page should have just one H1. Multiple H1s can confuse search engines and weaken your SEO.

Missing or unclear H1 headings can reduce both ranking potential and visitor trust.

What Makes a Good H1?

A strong H1 should be:

• Clear and specific: Directly describe what your site offers.
• Relevant: Match the main purpose of your site.
• Concise: A short phrase or sentence works best.

✅ Good examples:

• “Helping You Learn to Code from Scratch”
• “Creative Interior Design for Modern Spaces”

❌ Avoid vague or generic text like “Welcome” or “Home”.

How to Fix This

Step 1 – Check Your Homepage Type

• If your homepage is a static page:
  • Go to Pages > All Pages in WordPress.
  • Edit your homepage and add a heading block (set to H1).
• If your homepage shows your latest posts:
  • Some themes provide an option to set a title for the blog page.
  • If your theme doesn’t, you can still add an H1 tag using a filter or custom code.

Step 2 – Add Your H1 Heading

Using the WordPress Block Editor (Gutenberg)

• Edit your homepage.
• Add a Heading Block and set it to H1.
• Enter your homepage title (e.g., “Expert Web Design Services in New York”).

Using a Theme (like Astra, GeneratePress, Kadence)

• Many themes automatically use the Site Title as H1 for the home page.
• Check Customizer > Layout > Page/Title settings (location may vary).
• If disabled, turn it back on OR manually add a heading block set as H1.

Using a Page Builder (Elementor, Beaver Builder, Bricks, Divi)

• Open your homepage in the page builder.
• Drag in a Heading widget/module.
• Set the HTML tag to H1 (you’ll usually find this in the widget’s “Advanced” or “HTML Tag” setting).
• Add your homepage headline text.

Step 3 – Test Your Fix

• Open your homepage and view the source code (right-click > View Page Source).
• Search for <h1>.
• Confirm there’s only one H1 tag with your chosen text.

Step 4 – Re-run Site SEO Analysis

• After making changes, Re-run Checks in SureRank.
• The warning should disappear. Homepage contains one H1 heading.

Summary

Your homepage should always have one clear H1 heading. It improves SEO, builds visitor trust, and makes your site easier to understand. Add a descriptive H1 that represents your brand or services, and double-check that it’s the only H1 on the page.