Accessibility
· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.DLandmark StructureAction9 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
DHeading HierarchyAction52 headings, 3 skip(s)FIX
- H3 Product
- H3 Solutions
- H3 Resources
- H3 Company
- H5 Hosting and Library skipped
- H5 Features
- H5 Platform
- H5 Packs
- H5 Brightcove for
- H5 Industries
- H5 General
- H5 Learning
- H5 Company
- H5 Updates
- H5 Get Started
- H1 Drive engagement through video
- H2 End-to-end video delivery & monetization platform
- H3 Host and stream
- H3 Manage your video library
- H3 Leverage analytics
- H1 Monetize your content duplicate H1
- H2 We think you'll love it, but don't just take our word for it.
- H3 Power up your business with video tools
- H4 Interactivity
- H4 Gallery
- H4 OTT
- H4 Live Streaming
- H4 AI SuiteNew
- H4 Analytics
- H4 Player
- H4 Developer APIs
- H2 Our solutions
- H4 Media StudioTM skipped
- H4 Communications StudioTM
- H4 Marketing StudioTM
- H4 Beacon StudioTM
- H4 Zencoder StudioTM
- H2 Let AI handle the heavy lifting
- H2 Scale without switching tools
- H2 Stream confidently with enterprise-grade protection.
- H2 Ready, set, engage
- H5 Core skipped
- H5 Features
- H5 Platform
- H5 Solutions
- H5 Brightcove for
- H5 Industries
- H5 Resources
- H5 Learning
- H5 Get Started
- H5 Updates
- H5 Company
A page should have only one H1. Multiple H1s dilute the document outline.
Multiple H1s blur the page's primary topic — screen-reader users and Google both prefer one H1.
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HTML5's outline algorithm technically allows multiple H1s within sectioning content, but no browser implements it. In practice: one H1 per page. Use H2-H6 for subsections.
Source: WCAG 2.4.6 / Google Search Central
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline — screen-reader users lose track of section nesting.
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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.
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline — screen-reader users lose track of section nesting.
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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.
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline — screen-reader users lose track of section nesting.
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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
FLink & Button QualityAction7 issue(s) across 213 links and 117 buttonsFIX
| Element | Text | Issue | Suggested Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| https://supportportal.brightcove.com/ | Support | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| / | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| https://signin.brightcove.com/ | Video Cloud | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://supportportal.brightcove.com/ | Support Portal | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://app.zencoder.com/login | Zencoder | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://marketplace.brightcove.com/ | Integrations Hub | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://vet.brightcove.com/cae-calc/ | CAE Calculator | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://academy.brightcove.com/ | Brightcove Academy | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://community.brightcove.com/member/… | Brightcove Community | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://support.brightcove.com/ | Product Documentation | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://supportportal.brightcove.com/ | Help Center | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://signin.brightcove.com/ | Login | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://signin.brightcove.com/ | Video Cloud | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://supportportal.brightcove.com/ | Support Portal | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://app.zencoder.com/login | Zencoder | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://supportportal.brightcove.com/ | Support | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| / | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| https://marketplace.brightcove.com/ | Integrations Hub | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://vet.brightcove.com/cae-calc/ | CAE Calculator | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://academy.brightcove.com/ | Brightcove Academy | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://community.brightcove.com/member/… | Brightcove Community | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://support.brightcove.com/ | Product Documentation | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://supportportal.brightcove.com/ | Help Center | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://signin.brightcove.com/ | Login | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://signin.brightcove.com/ | Video Cloud | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://supportportal.brightcove.com/ | Support Portal | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://app.zencoder.com/login | Zencoder | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| /products/host-and-stream | Host and streamBroadcast flawl… | img no alt | Add alt attribute to the image |
| /products/manage-video-library | Manage your video libraryUplo… | img no alt | Add alt attribute to the image |
| /products/interactivity | InteractivityTurn viewers from… | img no alt | Add alt attribute to the image |
| /products/gallery | GalleryUse customizable templa… | img no alt | Add alt attribute to the image |
| /products/ott | OTTQuickly build and launch co… | img no alt | Add alt attribute to the image |
| /products/live-streaming | Live StreamingBroadcast high-q… | img no alt | Add alt attribute to the image |
| /products/ai-content-suite | AI SuiteNewStreamline content … | img no alt | Add alt attribute to the image |
| /products/analytics | AnalyticsLeverage advanced liv… | img no alt | Add alt attribute to the image |
| /products/player | PlayerDeliver a smooth playbac… | img no alt | Add alt attribute to the image |
| /products/developer-apis-sdks | Developer APIsTap into Brightc… | img no alt | Add alt attribute to the image |
| /solutions/media-studio | Media StudioTMContent monetiza… | img no alt | Add alt attribute to the image |
| /solutions/communications-studio | Communications StudioTMTransfo… | img no alt | Add alt attribute to the image |
| /solutions/marketing-studio | Marketing StudioTMAll the too… | img no alt | Add alt attribute to the image |
| /solutions/beacon-studio | Beacon StudioTMQuickly build … | img no alt | Add alt attribute to the image |
| /solutions/zencoder | Zencoder StudioTMExtremely fa… | img no alt | Add alt attribute to the image |
| https://marketplace.brightcove.com/ | Integrations Hub | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://vet.brightcove.com/cae-calc/ | CAE Calculator | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://academy.brightcove.com/ | Brightcove Academy | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://community.brightcove.com/member/… | Brightcove Community | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://support.brightcove.com/ | Product Documentation | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://signin.brightcove.com/ | Login | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://supportportal.brightcove.com/ | Help Center | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.linkedin.com/company/brightc… | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| https://x.com/brightcove | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| https://www.facebook.com/Brightcove | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| https://www.instagram.com/Brightcove/ | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| <button> | (empty) | empty | Add button text or aria-label |
Links without text are announced as raw URLs by screen readers.
/; /; https://www.linkedin.com/company/brightcove/; https://x.com/brightcove; https://www.facebook.com/Brightcove; https://www.instagram.com/Brightcove/
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
Image-only links need alt text on the image (or aria-label on the link) so screen readers can announce them.
a[href="/products/host-and-stream"]; a[href="/products/manage-video-library"]; a[href="/products/interactivity"]; a[href="/products/gallery"]; a[href="/products/ott"]; a[href="/products/live-streaming"]; a[href="/products/ai-content-suite"]; a[href="/products/analytics"]; a[href="/products/player"]; a[href="/products/developer-apis-sdks"] (+5 more)
Image-only links with no alt are unidentifiable to screen-reader users — link's destination is invisible.
Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 2.4.4
Add '(opens in new tab)' to link text or aria-label.
https://supportportal.brightcove.com/; https://signin.brightcove.com/; https://supportportal.brightcove.com/; https://app.zencoder.com/login; https://marketplace.brightcove.com/; https://vet.brightcove.com/cae-calc/; https://academy.brightcove.com/; https://community.brightcove.com/member/register; https://support.brightcove.com/; https://supportportal.brightcove.com/ (+22 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
Icon-only buttons need an aria-label so screen readers can announce them.
button.flex (#104 on page)
Buttons with no accessible text (icon-only, no aria-label) can't be activated by voice control or understood by screen readers.
Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 4.1.2
F404 Error PageActionHTTP 404, bare pageFIX
FFavicon & BrandingAction2 icon(s) detectedFIX
DWeb ManifestActionNot foundFIX
No web manifest found.
DDark Mode SupportActionNo dark mode signalsFIX
Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles.
DPrint StylesheetActionNo print stylesFIX
CAlt Text QualityAction4 of 67 images have issuesREVIEW
| Issue | Count |
|---|---|
| missing | 4 image(s) |
Images without alt text are invisible to screen readers.
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
CForm AccessibilityAction18 of 54 controls have issuesREVIEW
| Control | Type | Label | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| #vjs_select_8887 | select | Color | for/id |
| #vjs_select_8892 | select | Opacity | for/id |
| #vjs_select_8902 | select | Color | for/id |
| #vjs_select_8907 | select | Opacity | for/id |
| #vjs_select_8917 | select | Color | for/id |
| #vjs_select_8922 | select | Opacity | for/id |
| #vjs_select_7174 | select | Color | for/id |
| #vjs_select_7179 | select | Opacity | for/id |
| #vjs_select_7189 | select | Color | for/id |
| #vjs_select_7194 | select | Opacity | for/id |
| #vjs_select_7204 | select | Color | for/id |
| #vjs_select_7209 | select | Opacity | for/id |
| #vjs_select_5498 | select | Color | for/id |
| #vjs_select_5503 | select | Opacity | for/id |
| #vjs_select_5513 | select | Color | for/id |
| #vjs_select_5518 | select | Opacity | for/id |
| #vjs_select_5528 | select | Color | for/id |
| #vjs_select_5533 | select | Opacity | for/id |
| #vjs_select_3852 | select | Color | for/id |
| #vjs_select_3857 | select | Opacity | for/id |
| #vjs_select_3867 | select | Color | for/id |
| #vjs_select_3872 | select | Opacity | for/id |
| #vjs_select_3882 | select | Color | for/id |
| #vjs_select_3887 | select | Opacity | for/id |
| #vjs_select_1596 | select | Color | for/id |
| #vjs_select_1601 | select | Opacity | for/id |
| #vjs_select_1611 | select | Color | for/id |
| #vjs_select_1616 | select | Opacity | for/id |
| #vjs_select_1626 | select | Color | for/id |
| #vjs_select_1631 | select | Opacity | for/id |
| #vjs_select_588 | select | Color | for/id |
| #vjs_select_593 | select | Opacity | for/id |
| #vjs_select_603 | select | Color | for/id |
| #vjs_select_608 | select | Opacity | for/id |
| #vjs_select_618 | select | Color | for/id |
| #vjs_select_623 | select | Opacity | for/id |
| #vjs_select_5548 | select | (none) | none |
| #vjs_select_5567 | select | (none) | none |
| #vjs_select_5582 | select | (none) | none |
| #vjs_select_8937 | select | (none) | none |
| #vjs_select_8956 | select | (none) | none |
| #vjs_select_8971 | select | (none) | none |
| #vjs_select_1646 | select | (none) | none |
| #vjs_select_1665 | select | (none) | none |
| #vjs_select_1680 | select | (none) | none |
| #vjs_select_7224 | select | (none) | none |
| #vjs_select_7243 | select | (none) | none |
| #vjs_select_7258 | select | (none) | none |
| #vjs_select_3902 | select | (none) | none |
| #vjs_select_3921 | select | (none) | none |
| #vjs_select_3936 | select | (none) | none |
| #vjs_select_638 | select | (none) | none |
| #vjs_select_657 | select | (none) | none |
| #vjs_select_672 | select | (none) | none |
Form controls need a <label>, aria-label, or aria-labelledby for screen readers.
<select id="vjs_select_8937">; <select id="vjs_select_8956">; <select id="vjs_select_8971">; <select id="vjs_select_7224">; <select id="vjs_select_7243">; <select id="vjs_select_7258">; <select id="vjs_select_5548">; <select id="vjs_select_5567">; <select id="vjs_select_5582">; <select id="vjs_select_3902"> (+8 more)
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
CColor Contrast (Screenshot)Action20 text elements analyzed, 20 fail WCAG AAREVIEW
Analyzes text contrast against the actual rendered page, including background images, gradients, and overlays that CSS-based tools cannot detect.
Show all checked elements (20)
| Element | Ratio | Required | FG | BG | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| h1 Drive engagement thr… | 1.11:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #11110F | Fail |
| h1 Monetize your conten… | 1.11:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #11110F | Fail |
| h2 End-to-end video del… | 1.11:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #11110F | Fail |
| h2 We think you'll love… | 1.11:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #11110F | Fail |
| h2 Our solutions | 1.11:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #11110F | Fail |
| h2 Let AI handle the he… | 1.11:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #11110F | Fail |
| h2 Scale without switch… | 1.11:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #11110F | Fail |
| h2 Stream confidently w… | 1.11:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #11110F | Fail |
| h2 Ready, set, engage | 1.11:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #11110F | Fail |
| h3 Product | 1.11:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #11110F | Fail |
| h3 Solutions | 1.11:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #11110F | Fail |
| h3 Resources | 1.11:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #11110F | Fail |
| h3 Company | 1.11:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #11110F | Fail |
| h3 Host and stream | 1.11:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #11110F | Fail |
| h3 Manage your video l… | 1.11:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #11110F | Fail |
| h3 Leverage analytics | 1.11:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #11110F | Fail |
| h3 Power up your busine… | 1.11:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #11110F | Fail |
| title Brightcove | Leading… | 1.11:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #11110F | Fail |
| p © Brightcove | 1.11:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #11110F | Fail |
| a +1 888 882 1880 | 1.11:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #11110F | 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.
CLighthouse Accessibility AuditsActionScore 76/100 — 7 failing, 20 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.
Names and labels
When a button doesn't have an accessible name, screen readers announce it as "button", making it unusable for users who rely on screen readers. Learn how to make buttons more accessible.
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| Failing Elements |
|---|
div.relative > div.background-color-transition > div > button.flex div.relative > div.background-color-transition > div > button.flex |
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.
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| Failing Elements |
|---|
body.__variable_f1ce36 > section.container--medium > div.basis-1/4 > img.mb-6 body.__variable_f1ce36 > section.container--medium > div.basis-1/4 > img.mb-6 |
body.__variable_f1ce36 > section.container--medium > div.basis-1/4 > img.mb-6 body.__variable_f1ce36 > section.container--medium > div.basis-1/4 > img.mb-6 |
body.__variable_f1ce36 > section.container--medium > div.basis-1/4 > img.mb-6 body.__variable_f1ce36 > section.container--medium > div.basis-1/4 > img.mb-6 |
body.__variable_f1ce36 > section.container--medium > div.basis-1/4 > img.mb-6 body.__variable_f1ce36 > section.container--medium > div.basis-1/4 > img.mb-6 |
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 |
|---|
nav.fixed > div.relative > div.background-color-transition > a.z-10 nav.fixed > div.relative > div.background-color-transition > a.z-10 |
div.container > div.mb-4 > div.flex > a div.container > div.mb-4 > div.flex > a |
div.container > div.mb-4 > div.flex > a div.container > div.mb-4 > div.flex > a |
div.container > div.mb-4 > div.flex > a div.container > div.mb-4 > div.flex > a |
div.container > div.mb-4 > div.flex > a div.container > div.mb-4 > div.flex > a |
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.
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.
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| Failing Elements |
|---|
Power up your business with
video tools body.__variable_f1ce36 > section > section.container--medium > h3.font-size-5xl |
Media
StudioTM a.group > div.rounded-24 > div.rounded-24 > h4.font-size-5xl |
Core div.container > div.flex > div.border-neutrals-grey-200 > h5.font-size-lg |
These are opportunities to improve keyboard navigation in your application.
Internationalization and localization
If a page doesn't specify a `lang` attribute, a screen reader assumes that the page is in the default language that the user chose when setting up the screen reader. If the page isn't actually in the default language, then the screen reader might not announce the page's text correctly. Learn more about the `lang` attribute.
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| Failing Elements |
|---|
html html |
These are opportunities to improve the interpretation of your content by users in different locales.
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 |
|---|
Go to slide 1 div.max-w-full > div.mt-14 > div.pl-8 > button.cursor-pointer |
Go to slide 2 div.max-w-full > div.mt-14 > div.pl-8 > button.cursor-pointer |
Go to slide 3 div.max-w-full > div.mt-14 > div.pl-8 > button.cursor-pointer |
These items highlight common accessibility best practices.
Visible text labels that do not match the accessible name can result in a confusing experience for screen reader users. Learn more about accessible names.
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| Failing Elements |
|---|
Privacy Policy div#onetrust-group-container > div#onetrust-policy > div#onetrust-policy-text > a.ot-cookie-policy-link |