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Accessibility

· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.
SCORE
69
GRADE
D
FIX
4
REVIEW
4
PASS
5
INFO
0
Checks
13
5 PASS 4 REVIEW 4 FIX
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
Theme color only
FIX
Theme color only
Info::
Theme-color present but no dark variant
A theme-color is set but no dark-specific variant was found. The browser toolbar may not adapt for dark mode users.
Got: black
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 ModePartial Dark Mode
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
1 navigation pattern(s)
FIX
1 navigation pattern(s)
Info::
Skip navigation link detected
Info::
1 navigation landmark(s) detected
Info::
Hamburger menu detected (responsive design)
Breadcrumbs
Search
Skip Link Skip link detected
Labeled Navigation 1 <nav> element(s)
Back to Top
Hamburger Menu
Sticky Navigation Cannot reliably detect (CSS-based)
3 of 6 testable patterns navigation patterns detected. Strong navigation UX with multiple discovery paths.
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 Moved — Squarespace ✓Custom Styling ✓Navigation ✓Homepage Link ✓Search Form ✗
B
Favicon & Branding
7 icon(s) detected
REVIEW
7 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, 20 fail WCAG AA
REVIEW

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

0 pass 20 fail WCAG AA
h2 Grow your business
1.00:1
#000000
on
#000000
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Everything you need on one platform
1.00:1
#000000
on
#000000
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Getting started has never been easier wi…
1.00:1
#000000
on
#000000
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Start with a website template designed f…
1.00:1
#000000
on
#000000
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Find the perfect domain for your website
1.00:1
#000000
on
#000000
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Trusted by 14 million entrepreneurs worl…
1.00:1
#000000
on
#000000
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Websites made with Squarespace
1.00:1
#000000
on
#000000
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 How to build a website
1.00:1
#000000
on
#000000
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Frequently asked questions
1.00:1
#000000
on
#000000
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 24/7 Support
1.00:1
#000000
on
#000000
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Start your free website trial today
1.00:1
#000000
on
#000000
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h3 Offer services
1.00:1
#000000
on
#000000
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 Sell products
1.00:1
#000000
on
#000000
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 Invoice clients
1.00:1
#000000
on
#000000
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 Get booked
1.00:1
#000000
on
#000000
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 Collect donations
1.00:1
#000000
on
#000000
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 Monetize your content
1.00:1
#000000
on
#000000
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 Post your ideas
1.00:1
#000000
on
#000000
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 Showcase your work
1.00:1
#000000
on
#000000
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 Offer services
1.00:1
#000000
on
#000000
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
Show all checked elements (20)
ElementRatioRequiredFGBGResult
h2 Grow your business1.00:13.0:1
#000000
#000000
Fail
h2 Everything you need …1.00:13.0:1
#000000
#000000
Fail
h2 Getting started has …1.00:13.0:1
#000000
#000000
Fail
h2 Start with a website…1.00:13.0:1
#000000
#000000
Fail
h2 Find the perfect dom…1.00:13.0:1
#000000
#000000
Fail
h2 Trusted by 14 millio…1.00:13.0:1
#000000
#000000
Fail
h2 Websites made with S…1.00:13.0:1
#000000
#000000
Fail
h2 How to build a websi…1.00:13.0:1
#000000
#000000
Fail
h2 Frequently asked que…1.00:13.0:1
#000000
#000000
Fail
h2 24/7 Support1.00:13.0:1
#000000
#000000
Fail
h2 Start your free webs…1.00:13.0:1
#000000
#000000
Fail
h3 Offer services1.00:13.0:1
#000000
#000000
Fail
h3 Sell products1.00:13.0:1
#000000
#000000
Fail
h3 Invoice clients1.00:13.0:1
#000000
#000000
Fail
h3 Get booked1.00:13.0:1
#000000
#000000
Fail
h3 Collect donations1.00:13.0:1
#000000
#000000
Fail
h3 Monetize your conten…1.00:13.0:1
#000000
#000000
Fail
h3 Post your ideas1.00:13.0:1
#000000
#000000
Fail
h3 Showcase your work1.00:13.0:1
#000000
#000000
Fail
h3 Offer services1.00:13.0:1
#000000
#000000
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.

A+
Landmark Structure
21 landmarks
PASS
21 landmarks
Info::
<main> landmark present
Info::
1 <nav> landmark(s) found
Info::
Skip navigation link present
Page Structure — as a screen reader sees it
BANNER header NAV "Main menu" MAIN ASIDE "Open Cookie Preferences Modal" CONTENTINFO footer
A+
Heading Hierarchy
60 headings
PASS
60 headings
Info::
Single H1 present
  • H1 A website makes it real
  • H2 Grow your business
  • H3 Offer services
  • H3 Sell products
  • H3 Invoice clients
  • H3 Get booked
  • H3 Collect donations
  • H3 Monetize your content
  • H3 Post your ideas
  • H3 Showcase your work
  • H3 Offer services
  • H3 Sell products
  • H3 Invoice clients
  • H3 Get booked
  • H3 Collect donations
  • H3 Monetize your content
  • H3 Post your ideas
  • H3 Showcase your work
  • H3 Offer services
  • H3 Sell products
  • H2 Everything you need on one platform
  • H3 Extensions
  • H3 Squarespace Payments
  • H3 Squarespace Capital
  • H3 Analytics
  • H3 Website Editing
  • H3 Design Intelligence
  • H3 Business Email
  • H3 Domains
  • H3 Search & AI Optimization
  • H2 Getting started has never been easier with AI
  • H2 Start with a website template designed for your business
  • H3 Blueprint AI Builder
  • H3 Professional Templates
  • H2 Find the perfect domain for your website
  • H2 Trusted by 14 million entrepreneurs worldwide
  • H2 Websites made with Squarespace
  • H2 How to build a website
  • H3 Start your free website trial
  • H3 Customize your website design
  • H3 Add pages and features to your website
  • H3 Create your content
  • H3 Publish and grow with business tools
  • H3 Start selling online
  • H2 Frequently asked questions
  • H3 How do I create a website with Squarespace?
  • H3 Do I need to know how to code to build a website?
  • H3 What is a website builder and which one is best for me?
  • H3 How much does it cost to create a website?
  • H3 Can I get a custom domain name for my website?
  • H3 How can I offer services with my Squarespace website?
  • H3 Can I sell products online with a Squarespace website?
  • H3 Does Squarespace offer AI-powered website building tools?
  • H3 Can I connect my website to social media and third-party apps?
  • H3 How can I optimize my site for SEO with Squarespace?
  • H3 Does my Squarespace website come with hosting and security?
  • H2 24/7 Support
  • H3 Help Center
  • H3 Webinars
  • H2 Start your free website trial today
A
Alt Text Quality
1 of 86 images have issues
PASS
1 of 86 images have issues
Critical::
1 image(s) missing alt attribute
Images without alt text are invisible to screen readers.
Info::
82 decorative image(s) correctly marked
Info::
3 image(s) with good alt text
86 images 3 good alt text 82 decorative 1 missing
IssueCount
missing1 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.

Learn more ▾

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

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="text" name="query">
1 controls
0 labeled
1 placeholder only
0 unlabeled
ControlTypeLabelMethod
querytext(Start your search here)placeholder only

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

<input type="text" name="query">

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

A+
Lighthouse Accessibility Audits
Score 97/100 — 2 failing, 28 passed
PASS
97

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

Using ARIA attributes in roles where they are prohibited can mean that important information is not communicated to users of assistive technologies. Learn more about prohibited ARIA roles.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
Start with this template div.templates__mobile > div.templates__mobile-carousel-wrapper > div.templates__mobile-carousel-item > a#starting-point-rotate
Start with this template div.templates__mobile > div.templates__mobile-carousel-wrapper > div.templates__mobile-carousel-item > a#starting-point-altaloma

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.

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.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
English div.footer-auxiliary > div.footer__locale-settings > div.footer__locale-setting > button.footer__locale-setting-button
Your Privacy Choices a.cta > span.text > div#teconsent > a#icon-id08662058987387049
○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
●`[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
●Form elements have associated labels
●`[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
●`[aria-hidden="true"]` elements do not contain focusable descendents
●Background and foreground colors have a sufficient contrast ratio
●Document has a `<title>` element
●`<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
●No element has a `[tabindex]` value greater than 0
●Touch targets have sufficient size and spacing.
●`[lang]` attributes have a valid value
●Heading elements appear in a sequentially-descending order
●Skip links are focusable.
●Document has a main landmark.
●Deprecated ARIA roles were not used
●`<video>` elements contain a `<track>` element with `[kind="captions"]`
○`[accesskey]` values are unique
○Elements with `role="dialog"` or `role="alertdialog"` have accessible names.
○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
○`<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
○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.
○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.
○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.
○Identical links have the same purpose.
○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.
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