Structuring Information for Scannability
In the digital age, few people read a web page word-for-word. They scan. Effective content hierarchy ensures that even a skimmer grasps the core message. This is achieved through varying font sizes, weights, and plenty of visual breaks.
Using HTML Semantics
Proper use of <h1>, <h2>, and <h3> tags is the technical foundation of good hierarchy. Visually, these should be distinct:
- H1 (Main Title): Large, dominant, and unique.
- H2 (Section Heading): Clearly separates major sections.
- H3 (Sub-Section): Divides large sections into smaller, digestible chunks.
Combined with generous paragraph spacing, this structure transforms a wall of text into a navigable map.