Implement stable, descriptive anchor IDs and question-form headings.
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Why this matters
Stable kebab-case anchors and question-style H2 headings improve internal linking and AI extractability.
Hypothetical standard operating procedure
Adapt this example to your site, access, tools, and change process. It is our suggested procedure, informed by the sources below.
- Convert all section anchors to kebab-case slugs.
- Rephrase H2 headings into user question formats (e.g., 'How to...').
- Limit heading depth to no more than three levels.
- Update internal links to target anchor IDs directly.
- Implement redirect rules on anchor changes to avoid link breakage.
Watch for
Changing anchors breaks inbound deep links; poor heading structure hurts readability and AI comprehension.
Definition of done
Each page uses kebab-case anchor IDs; H2 headings reflect task-oriented questions; anchor changes are managed with redirects.
Sources & attribution
Original checklist wording and example SOP by Best SEO Checklist, using source-grounded AI assistance. Editorial contact: Ted Kubaitis, @tedkubaitis on Teams. Check current source guidance before implementation.