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SEO issue - Multiple H1 tags detected in Palo Alto theme - But only 1 H1 header

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SEO issue - Multiple H1 tags detected in Palo Alto theme - But only 1 H1 header

nickadl
Tourist
9 0 2

Hi,

 

I use the Palo Alto theme. Even though I only have 1 H1 header, an 'empty' H1 header is detected during SEO audits. 

 

Is there a way to remove this empty H1? See the attached screenshot, which shows the issue.

 

See this page as an example: https://securitybase.com.au/collections/other-security-essentials/products/webcam-cover-3

 

Cheers, Nick

 

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DaisyVo
Shopify Partner
903 113 130

This is an accepted solution.

Hello @nickadl 

 

I hope this message finds you well.

 

Upon checking, I noticed that the duplicate H1 tag is applied to your store’s logo. You can view this here: [screenshot](https://prnt.sc/7q676b4iusHX).

To resolve this, I recommend changing the H1 tag to an H2 tag. Typically, the H1 tag for the logo can be found in the *header.liquid* file, though the location may vary depending on the theme.

I hope this helps!

 

Best regards,


Daisy

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tim
Shopify Partner
3911 394 1435

This is an accepted solution.

Your first H1 is your logo image in header, it has no text and that's why reported as "empty".

This can be fixed by a simple theme code edit, but can't suggest without seeing the code.

Sometimes themes have it as H1 on homepage only, but, say, H2 elsewhere -- because other pages has main object (like product on product page, etc.). In your case it's collection page, which is strange.

 

Also, you may reach out to the theme support -- I'd consider it a bug they should fix.

Unless you have the latest version, they may say "upgrade to the latest" which may be difficult if you have code edits...

Update: Nope, their theme demo shop also has H1 logo on all pages.

 

I'm in Adelaide too 🙂

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DaisyVo
Shopify Partner
903 113 130

This is an accepted solution.

Hello @nickadl 

 

I hope this message finds you well.

 

Upon checking, I noticed that the duplicate H1 tag is applied to your store’s logo. You can view this here: [screenshot](https://prnt.sc/7q676b4iusHX).

To resolve this, I recommend changing the H1 tag to an H2 tag. Typically, the H1 tag for the logo can be found in the *header.liquid* file, though the location may vary depending on the theme.

I hope this helps!

 

Best regards,


Daisy

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nickadl
Tourist
9 0 2

That worked, thanks Daisy! Can I also make it an h3 header, or is it better to make it an h2 header? Or doesn't it make a difference?

 

Cheers, Nick

 

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tim
Shopify Partner
3911 394 1435

This is an accepted solution.

Your first H1 is your logo image in header, it has no text and that's why reported as "empty".

This can be fixed by a simple theme code edit, but can't suggest without seeing the code.

Sometimes themes have it as H1 on homepage only, but, say, H2 elsewhere -- because other pages has main object (like product on product page, etc.). In your case it's collection page, which is strange.

 

Also, you may reach out to the theme support -- I'd consider it a bug they should fix.

Unless you have the latest version, they may say "upgrade to the latest" which may be difficult if you have code edits...

Update: Nope, their theme demo shop also has H1 logo on all pages.

 

I'm in Adelaide too 🙂

If my post is helpful, consider liking it -- it will help others with similar problem to find a solution.
I can be reached via e-mail tairli@yahoo.com