HTML is the backbone of every website, including WordPress sites. As a WordPress developer, mastering essential HTML tags is fundamental to creating well-structured, accessible, and SEO-friendly websites. These tags are more than just code; they define the layout, enhance usability, and communicate critical information to search engines and assistive technologies. Here’s a breakdown of the most essential HTML tags every WordPress developer should know:
This is for WordPress developers. If you’re learning HTML for custom-coded websites, feel free to skip.
The <!DOCTYPE html> declaration defines that this document is an HTML5 document
The <html> element is the root element of an HTML page
The <head> element contains meta information about the HTML page
The <title> element specifies a title for the HTML page (which is shown in the browser’s title bar or in the page’s tab)
The <body> element defines the document’s body, and is a container for all the visible contents, such as headings, paragraphs, images, hyperlinks, tables, lists, etc.
The <h1> element defines a large heading
The <p> element defines a paragraph
