GLOSSARY TERM
What is Semantic HTML?
Definition
Using HTML elements that describe their meaning (article, section, nav, header, main, aside, h1-h6) rather than generic divs and spans. Search engines and accessibility tools rely on semantic structure to understand page content.
Why it Matters for AI Search
Semantic HTML improves both crawler comprehension and screen-reader usability. AI engines extract content from semantic structures with higher confidence — pages built with proper article and section elements are cited more often.
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