Accessibility
· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.DLandmark StructureAction4 landmarksFIX
Screen reader users cannot quickly navigate to the primary content. Wrap your main content in <main>.
Without a <main> landmark, screen-reader users can't skip past the navigation to the page content — every page starts with re-reading the menu.
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The <main> element marks the page's primary content area. Assistive tech offers a 'jump to main' shortcut — but only if <main> exists. Without it, every page navigation forces re-reading the header. Wrap your primary content in a single <main>.
Source: WAI-ARIA / WCAG 2.4.1
Multiple navigations need aria-label to distinguish them for screen readers.
Some <nav> elements lack aria-label — screen-reader users hear 'navigation' multiple times with no way to distinguish them.
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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.
Without a skip-nav link, keyboard users tab through every nav item before reaching content — every page, every visit.
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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
DLink & Button QualityAction9 issue(s) across 178 links and 2 buttonsFIX
| Element | Text | Issue | Suggested Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| More | generic text | Replace with descriptive text | |
Before: More Suggested: Home page | |||
| https://smallbiztrends.com/adobe-unveils… | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| https://smallbiztrends.com/how-to-start-… | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| https://smallbiztrends.com/how-to-start-… | How to Start a Business | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://smallbiztrends.com/business-fund… | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| https://smallbiztrends.com/business-fund… | Business Funding Resources | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://smallbiztrends.com/how-to-get-a-… | how to get a small business gr… | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://smallbiztrends.com/how-to-get-a-… | How to Get a Small Business Gr… | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://smallbiztrends.com/how-to-start-… | how to start an ecommerce busi… | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://smallbiztrends.com/how-to-start-… | How to Start an ECommerce Busi… | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://smallbiztrends.com/how-to-start-… | how to start a craft business | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://smallbiztrends.com/how-to-start-… | How to Start a Craft Business | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://smallbiztrends.com/interview-wit… | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| https://smallbiztrends.com/zoho-bookings… | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| https://smallbiztrends.com/zoho-solo-uni… | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| https://smallbiztrends.com/top-schedulin… | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| https://smallbiztrends.com/zoho-users-di… | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| https://smallbiztrends.com/how-to-start-… | How to Start a Business | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://smallbiztrends.com/small-busines… | 40 Small Business Ideas | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://smallbiztrends.com/easiest-busin… | What is the Easiest Business t… | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://smallbiztrends.com/franchise-gui… | Franchise Guide | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://smallbiztrends.com/how-to-come-u… | Tips and Tools for Great Busin… | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://smallbiztrends.com/business-star… | A 30 Point Checklist for Your … | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://smallbiztrends.com/low-cost-busi… | 20 Low Cost Businesses to Star… | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://smallbiztrends.com/effective-com… | 20 Ways to Communicate Better … | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://smallbiztrends.com/business-apol… | 10 Business Apology Letter Exa… | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://smallbiztrends.com/category/smal… | Small Business Loan Guide | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://smallbiztrends.com/sole-propriet… | Change a Sole Proprietorship t… | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://smallbiztrends.com/what-makes-a-… | What Makes a Good Salesperson? | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://smallbiztrends.com/advantages-an… | Advantages and Disadvantages o… | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://smallbiztrends.com/tax-deduction… | Top 25 Small Business Tax Dedu… | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://smallbiztrends.com/small-busines… | 50 Small Business Advertising … | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://smallbiztrends.com/national-day-… | List of National Holidays for … | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://smallbiztrends.com/public-relati… | 101 Public Relations Strategie… | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://smallbiztrends.com/small-busines… | Small Business Advertising Gui… | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://smallbiztrends.com/psychology-of… | Psychology of Colors in Marke… | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://smallbiztrends.com/popular-socia… | Popular Social Media Sites | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://smallbiztrends.com/how-to-grow-y… | 9 Things You MUST Do to Grow Y… | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://smallbiztrends.com/tag/statistic… | Small Business Statistics | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://smallbiztrends.com/events | Small Business Events | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://smallbiztrends.com/category/inte… | Expert Interviews | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://smallbiztrends.com/business-webi… | Webinars and Video Events | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://smallbiztrends.com/tag/buying-se… | Buy or Sell a Business | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://smallbiztrends.com/startup-calcu… | Startup Calculator | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://smallbiztrends.com/net-worth-cal… | Net Worth Calculator | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://smallbiztrends.com/business-loan… | Business Loan Calculator | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://smallbiztrends.com/savings-calcu… | Savings Calculator | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://smallbiztrends.com/social-media-… | Social Media Calculator | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://facebook.com/smallbusinesstrends | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text | |
| https://twitter.com/smallbiztrends | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text | |
| https://www.linkedin.com/company/small-b… | Linked In | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.pinterest.com/smallbiztrends… | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text | |
| https://www.youtube.com/c/SmallBusinessT… | YouTube | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://flipboard.com/@smallbiztrends | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text | |
| https://feeds2.feedburner.com/SmallBusin… | RSS | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
Links without text are announced as raw URLs by screen readers.
https://smallbiztrends.com/adobe-unveils-brand-intelligence-to-revolutionize-…; https://smallbiztrends.com/how-to-start-a-business/; https://smallbiztrends.com/business-funding-resources/; https://smallbiztrends.com/interview-with-bharath-kumar-head-of-marketing-and…; https://smallbiztrends.com/zoho-bookings-survey-shows-small-businesses-still-…; https://smallbiztrends.com/zoho-solo-unifies-workflows-for-busy-solopreneurs/; https://smallbiztrends.com/top-scheduling-trends-reveal-reluctance-to-embrace…; https://smallbiztrends.com/zoho-users-discuss-the-future-as-company-reaches-1…
Links with no accessible text (empty <a></a>, image-only no alt, icon-only no aria-label) are unidentifiable to screen readers.
Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 2.4.4
Generic link text like 'click here' doesn't describe the destination.
("More")
Generic anchor text ('click here', 'read more', 'learn more') tells screen readers and search engines nothing about the destination.
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Out-of-context lists of links read by AT (one navigation pattern) become useless when every link says 'click here'. Use the destination's title or topic as anchor text. Doubles as SEO win — Google passes anchor-text relevance to the destination.
Source: WCAG 2.4.4 / Google Search Central
Add '(opens in new tab)' to link text or aria-label.
https://smallbiztrends.com/how-to-start-a-business/; https://smallbiztrends.com/business-funding-resources/; https://smallbiztrends.com/how-to-get-a-small-business-grant/; https://smallbiztrends.com/how-to-get-a-small-business-grant/; https://smallbiztrends.com/how-to-start-an-ecommerce-business/; https://smallbiztrends.com/how-to-start-an-ecommerce-business/; https://smallbiztrends.com/how-to-start-a-craft-business/; https://smallbiztrends.com/how-to-start-a-craft-business/; https://smallbiztrends.com/how-to-start-a-business/; https://smallbiztrends.com/small-business-ideas/ (+36 more)
Links with target="_blank" without rel="noopener" leak the originating page's window context — security and UX issue.
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Without rel="noopener", the new tab can navigate the original tab via window.opener (tab-nabbing attack). Modern browsers default to noopener for target=_blank but only since recent versions. Always set rel="noopener noreferrer" explicitly.
Source: MDN target / OWASP
FFavicon & BrandingAction1 icon(s) detectedFIX
DWeb ManifestActionNot foundFIX
No web manifest found.
DDark Mode SupportActionNo dark mode signalsFIX
Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles.
CForm AccessibilityAction3 of 3 controls have issuesREVIEW
| Control | Type | Label | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| #s | text | (Search...) | placeholder only |
| #Contact0Email | text | (Email) | placeholder only |
| input | submit | (none) | none |
Form controls need a <label>, aria-label, or aria-labelledby for screen readers.
<input type="submit">
Form controls without labels — assistive tech announces 'edit text' with no context; users can't complete forms.
Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 3.3.2
Placeholder text disappears on focus and is not a reliable label.
<input type="text" name="s" id="s">; <input type="text" name="inf_field_Email" id="Contact0Email">
Placeholder-only labels disappear when the user starts typing — they must remember what the field was for.
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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
B404 Error PageHTTP 404, custom pageREVIEW
CColor Contrast (Screenshot)Action20 text elements analyzed, 3 fail WCAG AAREVIEW
Analyzes text contrast against the actual rendered page, including background images, gradients, and overlays that CSS-based tools cannot detect.
2 contrast failures on background images/gradients
These failures are invisible to CSS-based accessibility tools like Lighthouse. The text may be fine on a solid background, but fails when rendered over an image or gradient.
Show all checked elements (20)
| Element | Ratio | Required | FG | BG | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| h2 Featured | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h2 Get Started Here | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h2 Latest Small Busines… | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h2 Small Business Ideas | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h2 Popular Small Busine… | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h2 Small Business Guide… | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h2 Key Small Business R… | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h3 Small Business Trend… | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h3 More | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h3 Contact | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h3 About | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| title Small Business News,… | 19.60:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #F7F7F7 | Pass |
| span Small Business Trend… | 19.60:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #F7F7F7 | Pass |
| span Discover more | 8.27:1 | 4.5:1 | #4A4A4A | #F7F7F7 | Pass |
| span Project management s… | 4.03:1 | 4.5:1 | #3C4043 | #99A1B2 | Fail |
| span Franchise opportunit… | 1.53:1 | 4.5:1 | #3C4043 | #0D1F4B | Fail |
| span Payment processing s… | 2.28:1 | 4.5:1 | #3C4043 | #6B7590 | Fail |
| a Start a Business | 21.00:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| a Business Ideas | 21.00:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| a Buy or Sell a Busine… | 21.00:1 | 4.5:1 | #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.
BLighthouse Accessibility AuditsScore 89/100 — 4 failing, 27 passedREVIEW
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.
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| Failing Elements |
|---|
April 21, 2026 article.elementor-post > div.elementor-post__text > div.elementor-post__meta-data > span.elementor-post-date |
April 21, 2026 article.elementor-post > div.elementor-post__text > div.elementor-post__meta-data > span.elementor-post-date |
April 21, 2026 article.elementor-post > div.elementor-post__text > div.elementor-post__meta-data > span.elementor-post-date |
April 21, 2026 article.elementor-post > div.elementor-post__text > div.elementor-post__meta-data > span.elementor-post-date |
April 21, 2026 article.elementor-post > div.elementor-post__text > div.elementor-post__meta-data > span.elementor-post-date |
April 21, 2026 article.elementor-post > div.elementor-post__text > div.elementor-post__meta-data > span.elementor-post-date |
April 20, 2026 article.elementor-post > div.elementor-post__text > div.elementor-post__meta-data > span.elementor-post-date |
April 20, 2026 article.elementor-post > div.elementor-post__text > div.elementor-post__meta-data > span.elementor-post-date |
April 20, 2026 article.elementor-post > div.elementor-post__text > div.elementor-post__meta-data > span.elementor-post-date |
April 21, 2026 article.elementor-post > div.elementor-post__card > div.elementor-post__meta-data > span.elementor-post-date |
April 21, 2026 article.elementor-post > div.elementor-post__card > div.elementor-post__meta-data > span.elementor-post-date |
April 21, 2026 article.elementor-post > div.elementor-post__card > div.elementor-post__meta-data > span.elementor-post-date |
April 21, 2026 article.elementor-post > div.elementor-post__card > div.elementor-post__meta-data > span.elementor-post-date |
April 21, 2026 article.elementor-post > div.elementor-post__card > div.elementor-post__meta-data > span.elementor-post-date |
April 21, 2026 article.elementor-post > div.elementor-post__card > div.elementor-post__meta-data > span.elementor-post-date |
Submit div.elementor-element > div.elementor-widget-container > form.infusion-form > button.newsletter-button |
These are opportunities to improve the legibility of your content.
Names and labels
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.
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| Failing Elements |
|---|
div.elementor-widget-container > div.elementor-posts-container > article.elementor-post > a.elementor-post__thumbnail__link div.elementor-widget-container > div.elementor-posts-container > article.elementor-post > a.elementor-post__thumbnail__link |
div.elementor-widget-wrap > div.elementor-element > div.elementor-widget-container > a div.elementor-widget-wrap > div.elementor-element > div.elementor-widget-container > a |
div.elementor-widget-wrap > div.elementor-element > div.elementor-widget-container > a div.elementor-widget-wrap > div.elementor-element > div.elementor-widget-container > a |
div.elementor-widget-container > div.elementor-posts-container > article.elementor-post > a.elementor-post__thumbnail__link div.elementor-widget-container > div.elementor-posts-container > article.elementor-post > a.elementor-post__thumbnail__link |
div.elementor-widget-container > div.elementor-posts-container > article.elementor-post > a.elementor-post__thumbnail__link div.elementor-widget-container > div.elementor-posts-container > article.elementor-post > a.elementor-post__thumbnail__link |
div.elementor-widget-container > div.elementor-posts-container > article.elementor-post > a.elementor-post__thumbnail__link div.elementor-widget-container > div.elementor-posts-container > article.elementor-post > a.elementor-post__thumbnail__link |
div.elementor-widget-container > div.elementor-posts-container > article.elementor-post > a.elementor-post__thumbnail__link div.elementor-widget-container > div.elementor-posts-container > article.elementor-post > a.elementor-post__thumbnail__link |
div.elementor-widget-container > div.elementor-posts-container > article.elementor-post > a.elementor-post__thumbnail__link div.elementor-widget-container > div.elementor-posts-container > article.elementor-post > a.elementor-post__thumbnail__link |
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.
Best practices
Touch targets with sufficient size and spacing help users who may have difficulty targeting small controls to activate the targets. Learn more about touch targets.
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| Failing Elements |
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Motivational Quotes div.menu-header > ul#menu-footer-more > li#menu-item-562824 > a |
Small Business News div.menu-header > ul#menu-footer-more > li#menu-item-459856 > a |
Cartoon Gallery div.menu-header > ul#menu-footer-more > li#menu-item-459860 > a |
Advertise div.menu-header > ul#menu-footer-contact > li#menu-item-445093 > a |
Contact Us div.menu-header > ul#menu-footer-contact > li#menu-item-225099 > a |
Privacy Policy div.menu-header > ul#menu-footer-contact > li#menu-item-225101 > a |
Terms div.menu-header > ul#menu-footer-contact > li#menu-item-225102 > a |
About Us div.menu-header > ul#menu-footer-about > li#menu-item-1486131 > a |
Company div.menu-header > ul#menu-footer-about > li#menu-item-225094 > a |
Media Kit div.menu-header > ul#menu-footer-about > li#menu-item-386107 > a |
Editorial Calendar div.menu-header > ul#menu-footer-about > li#menu-item-582817 > a |
Resource Center div.menu-header > ul#menu-footer-about > li#menu-item-393600 > a |
Site Map div.menu-header > ul#menu-footer-about > li#menu-item-225098 > a |
Newsletter div.menu-header > ul#menu-footer-about > li#menu-item-589878 > a |
One main landmark helps screen reader users navigate a web page. Learn more about landmarks.
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| Failing Elements |
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html html |
These items highlight common accessibility best practices.
A+Heading Hierarchy20 headingsPASS
- H1 Small Business Trends
- H2 Small Business News
- H2 Featured
- H2 Get Started Here
- H2 Latest Small Business Advice
- H3 Best Open Source Accounting Software Solutions
- H3 What Is a Customer Journey Map Template and How to Use It?
- H3 Top 5 Freelancer Accounting Software Solutions
- H3 Understanding Conflict at Work – A How-To Guide for Resolution
- H3 Who Pays State Taxes?
- H3 What Is Micro Business Lending and How Can It Help You?
- H2 Small Business Ideas
- H2 Latest from Zoho
- H2 Popular Small Business Articles
- H2 Small Business Guides
- H2 Key Small Business Resources
- H3 Small Business Trends
- H3 More
- H3 Contact
- H3 About