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Accessibility

· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.
SCORE
54
GRADE
F
FIX
6
REVIEW
3
PASS
4
INFO
0
Checks
13
4 PASS 3 REVIEW 6 FIX
F
404 Error Page
Action
HTTP 403, custom page
FIX
HTTP 403, custom page
Warning::
Unexpected status code: HTTP 403
Expected HTTP 404 but received 403. This may confuse search engine crawlers.
Got: HTTP 403
Info::
Custom styled 404 page
404 Page Quality ✓ Custom 404 Page
Status Code HTTP 403 ✗Page Title Just a moment... ✓Custom Styling ✓Navigation ✗Homepage Link ✗Search Form ✗
F
Favicon & Branding
Action
2 icon(s) detected
FIX
2 icon(s) detected
Info::
favicon.ico present at site root
Info::
HTML icon links detected
Info::
No apple-touch-icon detected
iOS devices use this when users add your site to their home screen. Add <link rel='apple-touch-icon' sizes='180x180' href='/apple-touch-icon.png'>.
✓ favicon.ico Present
✓ PNG Icons Present
✗ Apple Touch Missing
✗ SVG Favicon Missing
✗ Manifest Icons Missing
✗ Multiple Sizes Missing
D
Web Manifest
Action
Not found
FIX
Not found
Info::
No web manifest found
No manifest at standard paths (/manifest.json, /site.webmanifest). A manifest is optional but enables PWA features like home screen installation and standalone display.

No web manifest found.

D
Dark Mode Support
Action
No dark mode signals
FIX
No dark mode signals
Info::
No dark mode signals detected
Consider adding CSS with @media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) and <meta name='color-scheme' content='light dark'>.
Info::
Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles
External CSS files may contain prefers-color-scheme rules not visible to this scan.
Dark ModeNo Dark Mode Detected
color-scheme meta Not set ✗Dark theme-color Not set ✗CSS indicators Not detected ✗

Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles.

D
Print Stylesheet
Action
No print styles
FIX
No print styles
Info::
No print-specific styles detected
When users print this page, they get the screen layout including navigation and non-essential elements. Add @media print rules to hide navigation and optimize layout for paper.
Print Stylesheet No Print Styles
Print stylesheet Not found ✗Inline @media print Not detected ✗
F
Navigation UX
Action
No navigation patterns
FIX
No navigation patterns
Info::
No breadcrumbs, search, or skip link detected
These navigation aids help users orient themselves and find content efficiently, especially on large sites.
Breadcrumbs
Search
Skip Link
Labeled Navigation
Back to Top
Hamburger Menu
Sticky Navigation Cannot reliably detect (CSS-based)
0 of 6 testable patterns navigation patterns detected. Limited navigation support. Consider adding breadcrumbs, search, and skip link.
B
Landmark Structure
3 landmarks
REVIEW
3 landmarks
Info::
<main> landmark present
Warning::
No <nav> landmark found
Warning::
Skip navigation link is missing (WCAG 2.4.1)
Add a skip link as the first focusable element so keyboard users can bypass repeated navigation.
Page Structure — as a screen reader sees it
BANNER header MAIN CONTENTINFO footer

Add a skip link as the first focusable element so keyboard users can bypass repeated navigation.

Why this matters

Without a skip-nav link, keyboard users tab through every nav item before reaching content — every page, every visit.

Learn more ▾

WCAG 2.4.1 (Bypass Blocks) requires a mechanism to skip past repeated content. The standard implementation is a 'Skip to main content' link that's the first focusable element, visually hidden until focused. Three lines of HTML + four of CSS.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 2.4.1

B
Heading Hierarchy
25 headings, 2 skip(s)
REVIEW
25 headings, 2 skip(s)
Info::
Single H1 present
Warning::
Heading level skipped: H1 → H4 (missing H2)
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
Warning::
Heading level skipped: H2 → H4 (missing H3)
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
  • H1 The Powerfully EasyHR Platform
  • H4 Solving people problems and growing pains isn’t just doable—it's bambooable™. skipped
  • H2 See why 34,000 businesses love working with BambooHR®
  • H2 BambooHR announcements
  • H4 Register Now for HR Virtual Summit skipped
  • H4 Hire Globally, Confidently—with BambooHR® Employer of Record
  • H4 Make Smarter Workforce Decisions with Advanced Insights
  • H2 Combine all your HR systems into one platform
  • H2 Payroll, Time & Benefits
  • H2 Hiring & Onboarding
  • H2 HR Data & Reporting
  • H2 Employee Experience & Performance
  • H2 Compensation (New!)
  • H2 BambooHR customers save hundreds of hours and reduce HR costs by 40%
  • H2 150+ pre-built integrations
  • H2 Hear from our customers
  • H2 Frequently Asked Questions
  • H2 What does BambooHR do?
  • H2 Does BambooHR do payroll?
  • H2 How much does BambooHR cost?
  • H2 How many countries is BambooHR in?
  • H2 Is your support team outsourced?
  • H2 Is BambooHR a PEO?
  • H2 Where's my data housed? How secure is BambooHR?
  • H2 In a rush? Try BambooHR now!

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.

Why this matters

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline — screen-reader users lose track of section nesting.

Learn more ▾

Screen reader users navigate by jumping between headings (H1 → H2 → H3). Skipping (H1 → H3) breaks the sense of hierarchy. Use sequential levels even if you don't like the default styling — restyle with CSS instead. WCAG 1.3.1 (Info and Relationships) treats this as an A failure.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 1.3.1 / W3C WAI

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.

Why this matters

Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline — screen-reader users lose track of section nesting.

Learn more ▾

Screen reader users navigate by jumping between headings (H1 → H2 → H3). Skipping (H1 → H3) breaks the sense of hierarchy. Use sequential levels even if you don't like the default styling — restyle with CSS instead. WCAG 1.3.1 (Info and Relationships) treats this as an A failure.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 1.3.1 / W3C WAI

A+
Alt Text Quality
All 35 images OK
PASS
All 35 images OK
Info::
35 decorative image(s) correctly marked
35 images 35 decorative
All images have appropriate alt text.
A+
Form Accessibility
No form controls
PASS
No form controls
Info::
No form controls on this page
No form controls found.
A+
Color Contrast (Screenshot)
20 text elements analyzed, 0 fail WCAG AA
PASS

Analyzes text contrast against the actual rendered page, including background images, gradients, and overlays that CSS-based tools cannot detect.

20 pass
Show all checked elements (20)
ElementRatioRequiredFGBGResult
h1 The21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h1 HR Platform21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 See why 34,000 busin…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 BambooHR announcemen…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 Combine all your HR …21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 Payroll, Time & Bene…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 Hiring & Onboarding21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 HR Data & Reporting21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 Employee Experience …21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 Compensation (New!)21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 BambooHR customers s…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 150+ pre-built integ…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 Hear from our custom…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 Frequently Asked Que…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 What does BambooHR d…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 Does BambooHR do pay…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 How much does Bamboo…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 How many countries i…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 Is your support team…21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 Is BambooHR a PEO?21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass

Methodology: The top 20 text elements by font size were checked. Background color was sampled from the desktop screenshot using a 5-point pattern. WCAG 2.1 AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.

A
Lighthouse Accessibility Audits
Score 90/100 — 3 failing, 26 passed
PASS
90

Accessibility

These checks highlight opportunities to improve the accessibility of your web app. Automatic detection can only detect a subset of issues and does not guarantee the accessibility of your web app, so manual testing is also encouraged.

ARIA

Each ARIA `role` supports a specific subset of `aria-*` attributes. Mismatching these invalidates the `aria-*` attributes. Learn how to match ARIA attributes to their roles.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
Register Now for HR Virtual Summit HR Virtual Summit is BACK on May 19! Regist… div.section > div.cards-wrapper > div.cards > div.has-image
Hire Globally, Confidently—with BambooHR® Employer of Record Expand your talen… div.section > div.cards-wrapper > div.cards > div.has-image
Make Smarter Workforce Decisions with Advanced Insights Our new Custom Dashboa… div.section > div.cards-wrapper > div.cards > div.has-image
Saved $70,000 a year in time-savings using pre-built and custom reports. div.section > div.cards-wrapper > div.cards > div.has-image
Saved $40,000 annually and hundreds of hours with BambooHR Performance Manageme… div.section > div.cards-wrapper > div.cards > div.has-image
Saved $20,000 annually and 20 hours a week with BambooHR payroll. div.section > div.cards-wrapper > div.cards > div.has-image
group 1 of 4 div.section > div.carousel-wrapper > div.carousel-buttons > button.selected
group 2 of 4 div.section > div.carousel-wrapper > div.carousel-buttons > button
group 3 of 4 div.section > div.carousel-wrapper > div.carousel-buttons > button
group 4 of 4 div.section > div.carousel-wrapper > div.carousel-buttons > button

These are opportunities to improve the usage of ARIA in your application which may enhance the experience for users of assistive technology, like a screen reader.

Navigation

A value greater than 0 implies an explicit navigation ordering. Although technically valid, this often creates frustrating experiences for users who rely on assistive technologies. Learn more about the `tabindex` attribute.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
cookie consent notice body.green > div#pop-div208560094144633685 > div#pop-div306747095126838132
body.green > div#pop-div208560094144633685 > div#pop-div306747095126838132 > iframe#pop-frame004527165461271343 body.green > div#pop-div208560094144633685 > div#pop-div306747095126838132 > iframe#pop-frame004527165461271343

Properly ordered headings that do not skip levels convey the semantic structure of the page, making it easier to navigate and understand when using assistive technologies. Learn more about heading order.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
Solving people problems and growing pains isn’t just doable—it's bambooable™. div.columns > div > div > h4#solving-people-problems-and-growing-pains-isnt-just-doableits-bambooable
Register Now for HR Virtual Summit div.cards-wrapper > div.cards > div.has-image > h4#register-now-for-hr-virtual-summit

These are opportunities to improve keyboard navigation in your application.

○Interactive controls are keyboard focusable
○Interactive elements indicate their purpose and state
○The page has a logical tab order
○Visual order on the page follows DOM order
○User focus is not accidentally trapped in a region
○The user's focus is directed to new content added to the page
○HTML5 landmark elements are used to improve navigation
○Offscreen content is hidden from assistive technology
○Custom controls have associated labels
○Custom controls have ARIA roles
●`[aria-hidden="true"]` is not present on the document `<body>`
●`[role]`s have all required `[aria-*]` attributes
●`[role]` values are valid
●`[aria-*]` attributes have valid values
●`[aria-*]` attributes are valid and not misspelled
●Buttons have an accessible name
●Image elements have `[alt]` attributes
●`[user-scalable="no"]` is not used in the `<meta name="viewport">` element and the `[maximum-scale]` attribute is not less than 5.
●`button`, `link`, and `menuitem` elements have accessible names
●ARIA attributes are used as specified for the element's role
●Elements with `role="dialog"` or `role="alertdialog"` have accessible names.
●`[aria-hidden="true"]` elements do not contain focusable descendents
●Elements use only permitted ARIA attributes
●Background and foreground colors have a sufficient contrast ratio
●Document has a `<title>` element
●`<frame>` or `<iframe>` elements have a title
●`<html>` element has a `[lang]` attribute
●`<html>` element has a valid value for its `[lang]` attribute
●Links have a discernible name
●Lists contain only `<li>` elements and script supporting elements (`<script>` and `<template>`).
●List items (`<li>`) are contained within `<ul>`, `<ol>` or `<menu>` parent elements
●Touch targets have sufficient size and spacing.
●`[lang]` attributes have a valid value
●Document has a main landmark.
●Deprecated ARIA roles were not used
●Identical links have the same purpose.
○`[accesskey]` values are unique
○ARIA input fields have accessible names
○ARIA `meter` elements have accessible names
○ARIA `progressbar` elements have accessible names
○Elements with an ARIA `[role]` that require children to contain a specific `[role]` have all required children.
○`[role]`s are contained by their required parent element
○Elements with the `role=text` attribute do not have focusable descendents.
○ARIA toggle fields have accessible names
○ARIA `tooltip` elements have accessible names
○ARIA `treeitem` elements have accessible names
○The page contains a heading, skip link, or landmark region
○`<dl>`'s contain only properly-ordered `<dt>` and `<dd>` groups, `<script>`, `<template>` or `<div>` elements.
○Definition list items are wrapped in `<dl>` elements
○ARIA IDs are unique
○No form fields have multiple labels
○`<html>` element has an `[xml:lang]` attribute with the same base language as the `[lang]` attribute.
○Input buttons have discernible text.
○`<input type="image">` elements have `[alt]` text
○Form elements have associated labels
○Links are distinguishable without relying on color.
○The document does not use `<meta http-equiv="refresh">`
○`<object>` elements have alternate text
○Select elements have associated label elements.
○Skip links are focusable.
○Cells in a `<table>` element that use the `[headers]` attribute refer to table cells within the same table.
○`<th>` elements and elements with `[role="columnheader"/"rowheader"]` have data cells they describe.
○`<video>` elements contain a `<track>` element with `[kind="captions"]`
○Tables have different content in the summary attribute and `<caption>`.
○All heading elements contain content.
○Uses ARIA roles only on compatible elements
○Image elements do not have `[alt]` attributes that are redundant text.
○Elements with visible text labels have matching accessible names.
○Tables use `<caption>` instead of cells with the `[colspan]` attribute to indicate a caption.
○`<td>` elements in a large `<table>` have one or more table headers.
All checks on this page are automated. Results are estimates - run targeted manual reviews when the score affects a release decision.

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