HTML structure is the foundation of any webpage. Understanding how to organize your content properly ensures compatibility, accessibility, and maintainability. Here's a breakdown:

Basic HTML Skeleton

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
  <head>
    <title>Page Title</title>
  </head>
  <body>
    <!-- Content goes here -->
  </body>
</html>

🧠 Key Components:

  • <!DOCTYPE html>: Declares the document type (always starts with <!DOCTYPE).
  • <html>: Root element containing all webpage content.
  • <head>: Metadata section (e.g., <meta charset="UTF-8">).
  • <body>: Visible content area.

Semantic Elements

Use meaningful tags to improve SEO and accessibility:

  • <header> 🏢 for page headers
  • <nav> 🧭 for navigation menus
  • <main> 📖 for primary content
  • <footer> 🗓️ for footers

Best Practices

✅ Tips:

  • Always include <meta charset="UTF-8"> in <head> 📜
  • Use <title> to describe the page's purpose 🎯
  • Structure content logically with <section> and <article> 📁

Expand Your Knowledge

For deeper insights, check our guide on HTML tags or explore how to optimize HTML structure for performance.

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