HTML5, the most recent HTML version, has been around for a few years now (though it was the first major HTML update in 14 years). However, there are still some mysteries about how it differs from previous HTML versions as well as some misconceptions about how HTML5 elements impact SEO.
If you use a CMS tool like WordPress, it’s important to understand that their standard themes are not an out-of-the-box solution for SEO and HTML5. For best SEO results, you will either need to develop your own HTML5 theme or edit an HTML5 theme that someone else has created. In the content below, we will go over HTML5 elements and why using them in your WordPress theme is important for SEO.
