Add "visual only" characters to heading

Hello,

Let’s use a heading like “Basic HTML elements for your website”.

To make it more visually appealing, I would like to write it as “Basic elements for your website”.

Do special characters like these impact SEO? Is there a way to make them “visual only” so they are ignored by search engines like Google?

It’s not a major concern for me right now, but I am curious if this is generally possible.

Thank you! :slight_smile:

While the use of special characters can enhance the visual appeal of headings, they are generally not recommended for SEO purposes. Search engines primarily focus on textual content for indexing and ranking websites.

Using HTML tags like <HTML/> within a heading can confuse search engines and potentially hinder your site’s ranking. It is advisable to stick to standard HTML practices for headings, using tags like <h1>, <h2>, etc.

If you wish to achieve a visually distinct look for your headings, consider using CSS styling. CSS provides numerous options for customizing font styles, colors, and sizes, allowing you to create visually appealing headings without impacting SEO.