Replacing H1 text with a logo image: best method for SEO and accessibility?

Question

It seems like there are a few different techniques out there, so I was hoping to get a \"definitive\" answer on this...

On a website, it\'s common practice to create

Answer 1

One point no one has touched on is the fact that the h1 attribute should be specific to every page and using the site logo will effectively replicate the H1 on every page of the site.

I like to use a z index hidden h1 for each page as the best SEO h1 is often not the best for sales or aesthetic value.