Your page hasn't declared a character set. This means you're leaving it up to the browser to guess how to display your text. If it guesses wrong, your users could see garbled text or weird symbols instead of your content. It's an easy fix that prevents a lot of potential problems.
There is no `<meta charset="...">` tag in the <head> of the HTML.
Add the UTF-8 character set declaration to the <head> of your HTML. It's the web standard and the best choice for almost all websites.
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
...
</head>Explicitly declaring your character set removes any guesswork for the browser, ensuring your text is rendered correctly and consistently for all users.
This issue can affect your site's search engine rankings and user experience. Addressing it promptly helps ensure optimal performance and visibility in search results.
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