This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Shally Ochieng
Semantic html refers to the use of HTMLtags that convey meaning about the content they contain both to the browser and to the developers.
1 Technical Writing Focus:
How semantic HTML tags improve search engine crawling and indexing
1 clear content structure
-search engine bots scan a webpage and rely on structure to understand what’s important.
-Tags like help Google know which parts are standalone contents
– tell crawlers where the main content is, avoiding distractions like ads or sidebars.
performance metrics and measurable SEO improvement **
1How to measure SEO Improvement**
*Set Baseline Metrics *
before making changes log your current performance metrics
*Implement Changes *
Add semantic html improve meta tags optimize speed
*Track overtime *
Weekly for smaller sites
Daily or hourly for large sites
Technical Accessibility implementation
Testing methodologies for accessibility compliance **
1Choose Testing Methods **
-Automated Testing, fast scanning for common issues.
-Manual Testing, Human checks for content structure and behavior.
-User Testing, Includes users with disability in testing.
Technical specification for WCAG guideline adherence
1*Test Alternative*
-use descriptive keyword in alt text naturally.
-Avoid stuffing a
lt attributes with keywords
-use aria-hidden= “true” for decorative images to hide from screen readers and crawlers.
2*Key Technical Areas to cover*
Technical testing and validation methods
1*site performance Testing *
-Google pagespeed insite, Measures core Web Vitals for mobile and desktop
-webpage test.org, Deep analysis of load time and waterfall
-Lighthouse, in-browser performance audit
Implementation Best practices
1 Technical SEO Best practices
-use HTTPS, secure your site with an SSL certificate
-Optimize side speed, improve load times, core web vitals
-proper URL structure, use clean descriptive URLS.
Practical Application
Integration with modern web development workflows
1*version Control and Git workflows*
-use features branches for SEO related changes, Easire to isolate test and metadata content.
-Review html and metada diffs in pull requests, Catch SEO registration like missing tittles or broken schema.
-Add pre-commit hooks to lint for accessibility or SEO rules, Use ESLint plugins like eslint.
Technical recommendation and standards
1 Security and Index Hygiene standards
-No orphan pages, All importance URLs should be linked internally.
-Avoid mixed content, All resources must be HTTPS.
-Canonical tag, Required on all canonical pages.
This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Shally Ochieng