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

I don't know but this is the format have used...

    
        
        
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Simple and it has not done my site any harm as far as I can see. You could css it but I don't see it loading any faster.