Semantic HTML and Accessibility: Building Better Websites

Semantic HTML and Accessibility: Building Better Websites

Introduction

Semantic HTML is the practice of using HTML elements that clearly describe the purpose of the content on a webpage. Instead of using many <div> elements, semantic tags such as <header>, <nav>, <main>, <section>, <article>, and <footer> make the page easier to understand.

Semantic HTML is important because it improves accessibility, helps search engines understand web pages, and makes code easier to read and maintain.

Before: Non-Semantic HTML