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Accessibility

· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.
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FIX
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REVIEW
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PASS
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Checks
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1 PASS 6 REVIEW 6 FIX
F
Alt Text Quality
Action
14 of 102 images have issues
FIX
14 of 102 images have issues
Critical::
14 image(s) missing alt attribute
Images without alt text are invisible to screen readers.
Critical::
10 image-in-link without alt text
An image inside a link with no alt creates an empty link.
Info::
55 decorative image(s) correctly marked
Info::
33 image(s) with good alt text
102 images 33 good alt text 55 decorative 14 missing
IssueCount
missing14 image(s)

Images without alt text are invisible to screen readers.

Why this matters

Each image without alt text is a WCAG 1.1.1 failure — invisible to screen-reader users, lost from Google Image Search.

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WCAG 2.1 Level A requires text alternatives for non-decorative images. Empty alt='' is fine for decorative; meaningful images need descriptive text. Common fixes: CMS audit + bulk add, build-time linter (alt-text-required ESLint rule), CI gate on Lighthouse a11y score.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 1.1.1 / WebAIM Million Report

An image inside a link with no alt creates an empty link.

Why this matters

Image-only links with no alt create empty links — screen-reader users hear 'link' with no destination context.

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An <a><img></a> with no img alt is the worst-case for accessibility: AT announces the link but can't describe where it goes. Either add alt to the image OR add aria-label to the link.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 2.4.4

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::
7 navigation landmark(s) detected
Info::
Hamburger menu detected (responsive design)
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 7 <nav> element(s)
Back to Top
Hamburger Menu
Sticky Navigation Cannot reliably detect (CSS-based)
2 of 6 testable patterns navigation patterns detected. Limited navigation support. Consider adding breadcrumbs, search, and skip link.
B
Landmark Structure
10 landmarks
REVIEW
10 landmarks
Info::
<main> landmark present
Info::
7 <nav> landmark(s) found
Warning::
7 of 7 <nav> elements are unlabeled
Multiple navigations need aria-label to distinguish them for screen readers.
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 NAV MAIN CONTENTINFO footer

Multiple navigations need aria-label to distinguish them for screen readers.

Why this matters

Some <nav> elements lack aria-label — screen-reader users hear 'navigation' multiple times with no way to distinguish them.

Learn more

When a page has multiple <nav> regions (primary, footer, breadcrumb), each needs aria-label or aria-labelledby. AT users navigate by landmark; identical 'navigation' announcements force them to enter each one to discover purpose.

Source: WAI-ARIA Authoring Practices

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

C
Heading Hierarchy
Action
20 headings, 2 skip(s)
REVIEW
20 headings, 2 skip(s)
Info::
Single H1 present
Warning::
Heading level skipped: H1 → H3 (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.
Warning::
2 empty heading(s)
Empty headings appear in the document outline but provide no information.
  • H1 IMAGE AND VIDEO API PLATFORMVisualize Engaging Experiences
  • H3 Trusted by 3 million developers and 11,000 enterprise and hyper-growth companies as a critical part of their tech stack. skipped
  • H3 Image and Video APIs for Fast, Scalable Media Management
  • H3 AI-Powered Image & Video Transformation at Scale
  • H3 Create, Manage, and Deliver Dynamic Visual Experiences
  • H2 Integrations
  • H2 The Cloudinary Difference
  • H3 45% higher video-enabled sales
  • H3 (empty)
  • H3 (empty)
  • H3 Uptime rateof 99.95%
  • H3 90% faster image delivery
  • H2 Analysts and 
Customers Agree
  • H4 Resources skipped
  • H4 Need-to-Know Guide to Scale Video Experiences
  • H4 Modernizing the Visual Stack
  • H4 Take the Work Out of Workflows
  • H4 The Trends Reshaping Retail
  • H4 Heavy Images Are Costing You Sales
  • H2 Ready to start using Cloudinary?

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

Empty headings appear in the document outline but provide no information.

Why this matters

Empty <hN> tags break the document outline — screen-reader users navigating by heading hit dead silence.

Source: WCAG 2.4.6

B
404 Error Page
HTTP 404, custom page
REVIEW
HTTP 404, custom page
Info::
Correct 404 status code returned
Got: HTTP 404
Info::
Custom styled 404 page
Info::
Navigation links present on 404 page
Info::
Homepage link present on 404 page
404 Page Quality Custom 404 Page
Status Code HTTP 404 Page Title Cloudinary - Page not found Custom Styling Navigation Homepage Link Search Form
B
Favicon & Branding
11 icon(s) detected
REVIEW
11 icon(s) detected
Info::
favicon.ico present at site root
Info::
HTML icon links detected
Info::
Apple touch icon present
Info::
Multiple icon sizes detected
favicon.ico Present
PNG Icons Present
Apple Touch Present
SVG Favicon Missing
Manifest Icons Missing
Multiple Sizes Present
C
Color Contrast (Screenshot)
Action
20 text elements analyzed, 16 fail WCAG AA
REVIEW

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

4 pass 16 fail WCAG AA
h2 Integrations
1.34:1
#000000
on
#162436
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 The Cloudinary Difference
1.34:1
#000000
on
#162436
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Analysts and
1.34:1
#000000
on
#162436
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Customers Agree
1.34:1
#000000
on
#162436
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h3 Image and Video APIs for Fast, Scalable …
1.34:1
#000000
on
#162436
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 AI-Powered Image & Video Transformation …
1.34:1
#000000
on
#162436
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 Create, Manage, and Deliver Dynamic Visu…
1.34:1
#000000
on
#162436
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 % higher video-enabled sales
1.34:1
#000000
on
#162436
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 Uptime rate
1.34:1
#000000
on
#162436
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 % faster image delivery
1.34:1
#000000
on
#162436
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
a Platform Overview
1.19:1
#000000
on
#0C163B
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · top of page (header area)
span Create, personalize, and transcode video…
1.19:1
#000000
on
#0C163B
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · top of page (header area)
div Products
1.19:1
#000000
on
#0C163B
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold
a Video
1.19:1
#000000
on
#0C163B
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold
span Scale high-performing video faster with …
1.19:1
#000000
on
#0C163B
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold
a Image
1.19:1
#000000
on
#0C163B
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold
Show all checked elements (20)
ElementRatioRequiredFGBGResult
h2 Integrations1.34:13.0:1
#000000
#162436
Fail
h2 The Cloudinary Diffe…1.34:13.0:1
#000000
#162436
Fail
h2 Analysts and1.34:13.0:1
#000000
#162436
Fail
h2 Customers Agree1.34:13.0:1
#000000
#162436
Fail
h2 Ready to start using…15.67:13.0:1
#FFFFFF
#162436
Pass
h3 Trusted by 3 million…15.67:13.0:1
#FFFFFF
#162436
Pass
h3 Image and Video APIs…1.34:13.0:1
#000000
#162436
Fail
h3 AI-Powered Image & V…1.34:13.0:1
#000000
#162436
Fail
h3 Create, Manage, and …1.34:13.0:1
#000000
#162436
Fail
h3 % higher video-enabl…1.34:13.0:1
#000000
#162436
Fail
h3 Uptime rate1.34:13.0:1
#000000
#162436
Fail
h3 % faster image deliv…1.34:13.0:1
#000000
#162436
Fail
title Image and Video Uplo…21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
a Platform8.15:14.5:1
#000000
#9DA1AF
Pass
a Platform Overview1.19:14.5:1
#000000
#0C163B
Fail
span Create, personalize,…1.19:14.5:1
#000000
#0C163B
Fail
div Products1.19:14.5:1
#000000
#0C163B
Fail
a Video1.19:14.5:1
#000000
#0C163B
Fail
span Scale high-performin…1.19:14.5:1
#000000
#0C163B
Fail
a Image1.19:14.5:1
#000000
#0C163B
Fail

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.

B
Lighthouse Accessibility Audits
Score 87/100 — 4 failing, 26 passed
REVIEW
87

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.

Contrast

Low-contrast text is difficult or impossible for many users to read. Learn how to provide sufficient color contrast.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
LEARN MORE main#general > section#LogoMarquee-Home > div.logo-marquee-mod_container > a.logo-marquee-mod_cta
LEARN MORE section#bentogrid > div.BentoGrid__intro > div.BentoGrid__intro-buttons > a.BentoGrid__intro-buttons-primary
DOWNLOAD div.resources_feed_module--item-wrapper > a.resources_feed_module--item--link > div.resources_feed_module--item--content > div.resources_feed_module--item--read-more
GET STARTED div.text-wrapper > div.text > div.buttons > a.btn
Cookies Settings div.ot-sdk-row > div#onetrust-button-group-parent > div#onetrust-button-group > button#onetrust-pc-btn-handler
Accept All Cookies div#onetrust-button-group-parent > div#onetrust-button-group > div.onetrust-banner-options > button#onetrust-accept-btn-handler

These are opportunities to improve the legibility of your content.

Navigation

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
Trusted by 3 million developers and 11,000 enterprise and hyper-growth companie… div.wrapper > div.text > div.subtitle > h3
Resources div.container > div.resources_feed_module_wrap > div.resources_feed_module_heading > h4.resources_feed_module_heading--title

These are opportunities to improve keyboard navigation in your application.

Names and labels

Informative elements should aim for short, descriptive alternate text. Decorative elements can be ignored with an empty alt attribute. Learn more about the `alt` attribute.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
a.BentoGrid__item > div.BentoGrid__item-content > div.BentoGrid__item-logo > img.wp-post-0 a.BentoGrid__item > div.BentoGrid__item-content > div.BentoGrid__item-logo > img.wp-post-0
div.BentoGrid__grid > a.BentoGrid__item > div.BentoGrid__item-thumbnail > img.wp-post-0 div.BentoGrid__grid > a.BentoGrid__item > div.BentoGrid__item-thumbnail > img.wp-post-0
a.BentoGrid__item > div.BentoGrid__item-content > div.BentoGrid__item-logo > img a.BentoGrid__item > div.BentoGrid__item-content > div.BentoGrid__item-logo > img
div.BentoGrid__grid > a.BentoGrid__item > div.BentoGrid__item-thumbnail > img.wp-post-0 div.BentoGrid__grid > a.BentoGrid__item > div.BentoGrid__item-thumbnail > img.wp-post-0
a.BentoGrid__item > div.BentoGrid__item-content > div.BentoGrid__item-logo > img.wp-post-0 a.BentoGrid__item > div.BentoGrid__item-content > div.BentoGrid__item-logo > img.wp-post-0
div.BentoGrid__grid > a.BentoGrid__item > div.BentoGrid__item-thumbnail > img.wp-post-0 div.BentoGrid__grid > a.BentoGrid__item > div.BentoGrid__item-thumbnail > img.wp-post-0
a.BentoGrid__item > div.BentoGrid__item-content > div.BentoGrid__item-logo > img.wp-post-0 a.BentoGrid__item > div.BentoGrid__item-content > div.BentoGrid__item-logo > img.wp-post-0
div.BentoGrid__grid > a.BentoGrid__item > div.BentoGrid__item-thumbnail > img.wp-post-0 div.BentoGrid__grid > a.BentoGrid__item > div.BentoGrid__item-thumbnail > img.wp-post-0
a.BentoGrid__item > div.BentoGrid__item-content > div.BentoGrid__item-logo > img.wp-post-0 a.BentoGrid__item > div.BentoGrid__item-content > div.BentoGrid__item-logo > img.wp-post-0
div.BentoGrid__grid > a.BentoGrid__item > div.BentoGrid__item-thumbnail > img.wp-post-0 div.BentoGrid__grid > a.BentoGrid__item > div.BentoGrid__item-thumbnail > img.wp-post-0
div.aw-grid > div.item > div.item-img > img.idc-logo div.aw-grid > div.item > div.item-img > img.idc-logo
div.aw-grid > div.item > div.item-img > img div.aw-grid > div.item > div.item-img > img
div.aw-grid > div.item > div.item-img > img div.aw-grid > div.item > div.item-img > img
div.aw-grid > div.item > div.item-img > img div.aw-grid > div.item > div.item-img > img

Link text (and alternate text for images, when used as links) that is discernible, unique, and focusable improves the navigation experience for screen reader users. Learn how to make links accessible.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
ul#sync-nav-1 > li#tab-1 > p > a ul#sync-nav-1 > li#tab-1 > p > a
ul#sync-nav-1 > li#tab-2 > p > a ul#sync-nav-1 > li#tab-2 > p > a
ul#sync-nav-1 > li#tab-3 > p > a ul#sync-nav-1 > li#tab-3 > p > a
main#general > section#bentogrid > div.BentoGrid__grid > a.BentoGrid__item main#general > section#bentogrid > div.BentoGrid__grid > a.BentoGrid__item
main#general > section#bentogrid > div.BentoGrid__grid > a.BentoGrid__item main#general > section#bentogrid > div.BentoGrid__grid > a.BentoGrid__item

These are opportunities to improve the semantics of the controls in your application. This may enhance the experience for users of assistive technology, like a screen reader.

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-*]` attributes match their roles
`[aria-hidden="true"]` is not present on the document `<body>`
`[role]`s have all required `[aria-*]` attributes
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
`[role]` values are valid
`[aria-*]` attributes have valid values
`[aria-*]` attributes are valid and not misspelled
Buttons have an accessible name
`[user-scalable="no"]` is not used in the `<meta name="viewport">` element and the `[maximum-scale]` attribute is not less than 5.
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
Document has a `<title>` element
`<html>` element has a `[lang]` attribute
`<html>` element has a valid value for its `[lang]` attribute
Lists contain only `<li>` elements and script supporting elements (`<script>` and `<template>`).
List items (`<li>`) are contained within `<ul>`, `<ol>` or `<menu>` parent elements
No element has a `[tabindex]` value greater than 0
Touch targets have sufficient size and spacing.
Document has a main landmark.
Deprecated ARIA roles were not used
`<video>` elements contain a `<track>` element with `[kind="captions"]`
Identical links have the same purpose.
Elements with visible text labels have matching accessible names.
`[accesskey]` values are unique
`button`, `link`, and `menuitem` elements have accessible names
ARIA input fields have accessible names
ARIA `meter` elements have accessible names
ARIA `progressbar` elements have accessible names
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
`<frame>` or `<iframe>` elements have a title
`<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.
`[lang]` attributes have a valid value
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.
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.
A
Form Accessibility
1 of 1 controls have issues
PASS
1 of 1 controls have issues
Warning::
1 control(s) rely on placeholder only
Placeholder text disappears on focus and is not a reliable label.
Got: <input type="search" id="autocomplete-0-input">
1 controls
0 labeled
1 placeholder only
0 unlabeled
ControlTypeLabelMethod
#autocomplete-0-inputsearch(Search for...)placeholder only

Placeholder text disappears on focus and is not a reliable label.

<input type="search" id="autocomplete-0-input">

Why this matters

Placeholder-only labels disappear when the user starts typing — they must remember what the field was for.

Learn more

Placeholders are NOT labels. They vanish on input, fail color contrast checks (most are gray), and don't satisfy WCAG SC 3.3.2. Always use a real <label> alongside (or aria-labelledby).

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 3.3.2 / Nielsen Norman

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