What is HTML
HTML stands for Hypertext Markup Language.
Hypertext:
This refers to clickable text that contains links.
When you click on it, it takes you to another webpage or a different section of the same page.Markup:
Markup is how we “mark” or label parts of a webpage to make them meaningful.
HTML uses tags for this purpose, which tell the browser how to display the content.
For example:<h1>tag defines a heading<p>tag defines a paragraph
Language:
HTML is a language, but it’s not a programming language.
It simply organizes and structures the content on a webpage.
HTML is a language used to create and structure content on a webpage, like text, images, and links. It uses special tags to tell the browser how to display everything.
HTML’s Role in a Webpage
HTML is used to create the basic structure of a webpage.
CSS is used to define length and width, and to make it stylish and colorful.
JavaScript is used to make it interactive.
Exapmle:
Let’s take a house as an example.
HTML is the structure or layout of the house. It defines where the rooms, doors, and windows go.
CSS defines the size, color, and style of a house, like how tall it is, the wall colors, and the size of the windows.
JavaScript adds smart features, like automatic doors or lights that turn on when you clap.
HTML's Role in SEO
SEO (Search Engine Optimization) is the process of making your webpages better for search engines like Google, so they rank higher when someone searches for a related topic.
HTML plays a key role in SEO because it helps search engines understand and rank your webpage.
Examples:
The
<title>tag appears in search results and should clearly describe what the page is about – helping both users and search engines.Heading tags like
<h1>,<h2>, etc., help organize content and highlight the most important topics for search engines.