Introduction
Every developer starts with HTML, but beginners often make mistakes that slow down their progress.
Diffcozen has listed the most common HTML mistakes and how you can avoid them.
1. Not Using Semantic Tags
Beginners rely only on <div> for everything.
But proper structure matters.
Use:
<header><nav><main><section>
Your code becomes cleaner and SEO friendly.
2. Forgetting Alt Text in Images
Alt text helps:
- SEO
- Screen readers
- Accessibility
Always add descriptive alt text.
3. Incorrect Nesting of Tags
Example of wrong nesting:
<p><span></p></span>
Correct:
<p><span></span></p>
4. Not Closing Tags
Unclosed tags break layout:
<div>
<p>text
Always close tags properly.
5. Using Too Many <br> for Spacing
Instead, use CSS for spacing.
6. Not Using Labels for Inputs
Example of incorrect:
<input type="text">
Correct:
<label>Name</label>
<input type="text">
Conclusion
Avoiding these mistakes helps you write professional HTML.
Diffcozen teaches best practices in all its development courses.