The Google Style Guide[0] for HTML recommends omitting all optional tags. That includes <html>, <head>, <body>, <p> and <li>. [0] https://google.github.io/sty

The Google Style Guide[0] for HTML recommends omitting all optional tags. That includes <html>, <head>, <body>, <p> and <li>. [0] https://google.github.io/styleguide/htmlcssguide.xml#Optional_Tags https://google.github.io/styleguide/htmlcssguide.xml#Optiona... For file size optimization and scannability purposes, consider omitting optional tags. The HTML5 specification defines what tags can be omitted. (This approach may require a grace period to be established as a wider guideline as it’s significantly different from what web developers are typically taught. For consistency and simplicity reasons it’s best served omitting all optional tags, not just a selection.) <!-- Not recommended --> <!DOCTYPE html> <html> <head> <title>Spending money, spending bytes</title> </head> <body> <p>Sic.</p> </body> </html> <!-- Recommended --> <!DOCTYPE html> <title>Saving money, saving bytes</title> <p>Qed.