Quick Reference
Element Code: HT-013
Issue: Invalid HTML elements found within the head section
Impact: Browsers may close head early, pushing elements to body
Fix: Remove invalid elements from head or move to body
Detection: HTML validators, Screaming Frog
What Is This Issue?
Only specific elements are allowed in the HTML head (title, meta, link, script, style, base). Other elements cause browsers to close the head prematurely, which can affect how meta tags are processed.
Why This Matters for Your Website
Invalid head structure can cause meta tags to be ignored because they end up in the body after browser parsing.
How to Fix This Issue
- Validate HTML: Use W3C validator
- Identify invalid elements: Divs, spans, images do not belong in head
- Move or remove: Put content elements in body
Tools for Detection
- HTML Validator: Reports invalid head elements
TL;DR (The Simple Version)
You have elements in your head section that do not belong there. Only meta, title, link, script, style, and base tags belong in head. Move everything else to body.
About SEO ProCheck
Technical SEO consulting and GEO strategy with 20 years of enterprise experience. Case studies, resources, and tools for search and AI visibility.
Work With Me
Technical SEO audits, GEO strategy, site migrations, and international SEO. Hourly consulting for teams who need hands-on support, not just reports.
Subscribe to our newsletter!
Recent Posts
- No Social Schema December 7, 2025
- Missing Social Profile Links December 7, 2025
- Social Image Wrong Size December 7, 2025