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joshbuchea/head

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TLDR

A comprehensive reference guide listing every valid HTML element you can put in a web page's head tag, organized by category with examples and best practices.

Mindmap

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    What it covers
      Meta tags
      Link tags
      Scripts
      Platform settings
    Use cases
      Mobile optimization
      Social previews
      SEO setup
      Icon configuration
    Audience
      Front-end developers
      Web beginners
      Site builders
    Organization
      Recommended minimum
      In-depth sections
      Best practices
      Examples

Things people build with this

USE CASE 1

Build a new website and ensure it displays correctly on mobile devices with proper viewport settings.

USE CASE 2

Add social media preview cards so your links show rich thumbnails and descriptions when shared on X or LinkedIn.

USE CASE 3

Set up favicons and browser tab icons so your site appears with the right branding across all devices.

USE CASE 4

Create an SEO-optimized page by adding the correct meta tags for search engines and social platforms.

Tech stack

HTML

Getting it running

Difficulty · easy Time to first run · 5min
MIT license allows free use for any purpose, including commercial, as long as you include the original copyright notice.

In plain English

This repository is a reference guide that lists every valid element you can put inside the HTML head tag, the invisible section at the top of a web page that browsers and search engines read before showing anything to users. The head tag is where you declare things like the page title, character encoding, viewport settings for mobile, favicons, and social sharing previews. The guide is organized into categories: a recommended minimum set of elements every page should have, followed in-depth sections on meta tags (which tell browsers and search engines about your page), link tags (for connecting stylesheets, icons, and related pages), scripts, and platform-specific settings for iOS, Android, and various browsers. It also covers social sharing tags so platforms like X or LinkedIn display a rich preview card when someone shares your link. You would use this as a lookup resource when building or reviewing a web page. If you want to make sure your page shows up correctly on mobile devices, has the right icon in browser tabs, or generates proper preview cards on social media, this guide tells you exactly which head elements to add and in what order. It is especially useful for front-end developers and beginners who need a single authoritative checklist rather than hunting through scattered documentation. No programming language or framework is required, it is pure HTML reference material.

Copy-paste prompts

Prompt 1
I'm building a new website. What HTML head elements do I need to include for mobile optimization and social sharing?
Prompt 2
Show me the recommended minimum set of head tags every web page should have according to this guide.
Prompt 3
I want my website to display a custom icon in browser tabs and when bookmarked. Which head elements do I add?
Prompt 4
What meta tags should I include in my page's head for better SEO and social media previews?
Prompt 5
Help me set up the head section of my HTML page for iOS and Android apps to recognize and display it correctly.
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