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What Is HTML? A Beginner’s Guide with Examples

HTML (HyperText Markup Language) is the standard markup language used to create and structure content on the web. In this guide you’ll learn what HTML is, how it works, and see practical examples to get started.

Why HTML matters

HTML provides the skeleton of a webpage. When combined with CSS (for styling) and JavaScript (for interactivity), it forms the foundation of modern websites and web applications.

HTML code on screen

Basic HTML structure (Example)

Every HTML document starts with a doctype and basic tags. Here’s a minimal example:

<!doctype html>
<html lang="en">
  <head>
    <meta charset="utf-8">
    <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1">
    <title>My First Webpage</title>
  </head>
  <body>
    <h1>Hello, world!</h1>
    <p>This is my first HTML page.</p>
  </body>
</html>

Common HTML elements

  • <h1> – <h6>: Headings
  • <p>: Paragraphs
  • <a href=”…”>: Links
  • <img src=”…” alt=”…”>: Images
  • <ul>/<ol>/<li>: Lists
  • <div> and <span>: Generic containers

coding on laptop

Practical examples

1. Adding a link

<a href="https://techiegroups.com/">Visit TechieGroups</a>

2. Embedding an image

<img src="https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1498050108023-c5249f4df085?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1200&q=80" alt="example image">

3. Creating a list

<ul>
  <li>HTML basics</li>
  <li>CSS for styling</li>
  <li>JavaScript for interactivity</li>
</ul>

Best practices for beginners

  1. Use semantic HTML (<header>, <main>, <footer>, <article>).
  2. Always add alt text to images for accessibility.
  3. Keep your HTML clean and well-indented.
  4. Test on mobile devices and different browsers.

SEO & Ranking tips (from earlier guidance)

  • Write content that solves a user’s problem and matches search intent.
  • Use long-form explanatory posts (1200+ words) where helpful.
  • Include target keywords in the title, headings, and meta description.
  • Optimize images (compressed, use descriptive alt text).
  • Use a clear URL slug like: /what-is-html-beginners-guide.

Conclusion

HTML is the starting point for any web developer. Practice by building simple pages, read documentation (MDN Web Docs), and gradually add CSS and JavaScript to build interactive sites.

Ready to create your first HTML page? Copy the minimal example above into a file named index.html and open it in your browser.

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