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ChatGPT and Website Content
ChatGPT is a fantastic tool for generating clear, well-written content ideas. However, many users have found that directly copying and pasting text from ChatGPT into their websites can lead to unexpected styling issues, sometimes even bringing over hidden HTML elements that affect their design. These HTML elements arn’t visible as standard text, can be seen as code when inspecting pages of the website:
The highlighted code is leftover from copying and pasting from Chat GPT.
It might not be directly visible to users, however it can effect the page display and layout, as well as disrupt the Google bots scanning your website for indexing. Here’s a simple way to ensure that content is clean, well-structured, and search-engine-friendly when you bring it over from ChatGPT.
Clear Your Text in a Plain Text Editor
When you copy text from ChatGPT, paste it into a plain text editor like Notepad (Windows) or TextEdit (Mac) first. This removes any hidden formatting or HTML code that might be copied along with the text. Once you’ve pasted it in a plain text editor, you can copy it again and safely paste it into your WordPress editor.
Format Using WordPress’s Built-In Tools
Once the text is in your WordPress editor, format it directly within WordPress using the H1, H2, paragraph (P), list (LI) and other formatting options. This will ensure that your text looks consistent with your site’s design, while also keeping your website code clean and readable. Proper formatting enhances the user experience, and it also plays a significant role in SEO.
Why Proper Formatting Matters for Search Engines
When you use H1 and H2 tags correctly, you’re not only making your content easier for readers to scan but also helping search engines understand your content structure. Your H1 tag should typically be reserved for the page title, which tells both visitors and search engines the main focus of your page. Use H2 and lower heading tags (H3, H4, etc.) to break down the content into sections, making it easier for readers to follow and search engines to rank accordingly.
Taking a moment to format your text properly also signals to search engines that your content is unique, helping avoid the risk of being flagged for duplicate content.
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