Historically, HTML was primarily concerned with the presentation of content, leading to the use of non-semantic elements like

Using semantic HTML elements when structuring web content.

Conducting accessibility audits to ensure proper use of semantic elements.

Testing websites with assistive technologies to verify content comprehension.

Optimizing content for search engines using semantic markup.

Training team members on the importance and implementation of semantic HTML.

Enhances accessibility for users with disabilities.

Improves SEO, leading to better visibility in search engines.

Facilitates easier maintenance and updates to web content.

Promotes a more organized code structure, improving developer collaboration.

Increases overall user satisfaction by providing a clearer content hierarchy.

For instance, when creating a blog post, a developer might use

Developing websites that cater to users with disabilities.

Creating content that needs to be indexed accurately by search engines.

Building applications that require a clear content hierarchy for better UX.

Designing educational tools that must be accessible to all users.

Implementing responsive designs that adapt based on semantic structure.

Developers may be unfamiliar with all semantic elements and their proper use.

Legacy browsers might not fully support new semantic elements.

Over-reliance on semantic HTML without considering overall design can lead to poor UX.

Misuse of semantic elements can create confusion for both users and assistive technologies.

WAVE Web Accessibility Evaluation Tool

Google Lighthouse for performance and accessibility audits

Screen readers (e.g., JAWS, NVDA) for testing

HTML validators to check for semantic correctness

Browser developer tools for inspecting semantic markup