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Accessibility

· 24 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.
SCORE
75
GRADE
C
FIX
7
REVIEW
3
PASS
14
INFO
0
Checks
24
14 PASS 3 REVIEW 7 FIX
D
Landmark Structure
Action
8 landmarks
FIX
8 landmarks
Critical::
No <main> landmark found
Screen reader users cannot quickly navigate to the primary content. Wrap your main content in <main>.
Info::
5 <nav> landmark(s) found
Warning::
2 of 5 <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 (missing!) CONTENTINFO footer

Screen reader users cannot quickly navigate to the primary content. Wrap your main content in <main>.

Why this matters

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.

Why this matters

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.

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

D
Mobile Keyboard & Autofill
Action
2/2 eligible field(s) missing autocomplete or inputmode
FIX
2/2 eligible field(s) missing autocomplete or inputmode
Warning::
1 field(s) missing recommended autocomplete attribute
WCAG 1.3.5 (Level AA): inputs whose purpose maps to a Common Input Purpose value should declare it via `autocomplete=`. Required for password managers, browser autofill, and assistive tech that customizes inputs (e.g., simplified keyboards). Mobile autofill in particular cuts form-completion time by 30-50% when these are present. Affected purposes: given-name.
Got: <input type="text" name="fname">
Warning::
1 field(s) would benefit from inputmode attribute
Mobile browsers pick the on-screen keyboard layout from `inputmode=` when present (numeric pad, tel dialpad, email keyboard). Without it, users see the default text keyboard and must mode-switch -- 2-3 extra taps per phone-number or numeric-ID field. Type-based defaults exist (`type=tel` shows the tel keyboard on most browsers) but `inputmode` is the explicit, cross-browser way to control this. Affected types: email.
Got: <input type="email" name="email-939">
F
Favicon & Branding
Action
1 icon(s) detected
FIX
1 icon(s) detected
Warning::
No favicon.ico at site root
Some older browsers, bookmark tools, and RSS readers look for /favicon.ico. Add one as a fallback.
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 Missing
✓ 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::
5 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 5 <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.
C
Form Accessibility
Action
5 of 5 controls have issues
REVIEW
5 of 5 controls have issues
Critical::
1 control(s) without accessible label
Form controls need a <label>, aria-label, or aria-labelledby for screen readers.
Got: <input type="submit">
Warning::
4 control(s) rely on placeholder only
Placeholder text disappears on focus and is not a reliable label.
Got: <input type="text" name="fname">; <input type="email" name="email-939">; <input type="text" name="phone">; <textarea name="textarea-427">
5 controls
0 labeled
4 placeholder only
1 unlabeled
ControlTypeLabelMethod
fnametext(Full Name)placeholder only
email-939email(Email)placeholder only
phonetext(Phone No.)placeholder only
textarea-427textarea(Message)placeholder only
inputsubmit(none)none

Form controls need a <label>, aria-label, or aria-labelledby for screen readers.

<input type="submit">

Why this matters

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="fname">; <input type="email" name="email-939">; <input type="text" name="phone">; <textarea name="textarea-427">

Why this matters

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

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 Page not found - Thousand Smiles ✓Custom Styling ✓Navigation ✓Homepage Link ✓Search Form ✗
C
Color Contrast (Screenshot)
Action
20 text elements analyzed, 5 fail WCAG AA
REVIEW

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

15 pass 5 fail WCAG AA
a 020 8050 0280
1.23:1
#000000
on
#1C1C1A
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · top of page (header area)
a hello@thousandsmiles.uk
1.69:1
#000000
on
#3A332B
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · top of page (header area)
a Home
1.78:1
#000000
on
#43352B
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold
a Emergency Dentist
1.16:1
#000000
on
#1E1310
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold
a Tooth Pain
1.52:1
#000000
on
#402622
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold
Show all checked elements (20)
ElementRatioRequiredFGBGResult
h1 Dental Clinic Earls …6.15:13.0:1
#000000
#9D8958
Pass
h2 Our Dental Practice …6.15:13.0:1
#000000
#9D8958
Pass
h2 Clear Braces, Invisa…6.15:13.0:1
#000000
#9D8958
Pass
h2 Do you need informat…6.15:13.0:1
#000000
#9D8958
Pass
h2 Popular Dental Treat…6.15:13.0:1
#000000
#9D8958
Pass
h3 Cost effective Invis…6.15:13.0:1
#000000
#9D8958
Pass
h3 Smile Makeover and A…6.15:13.0:1
#000000
#9D8958
Pass
h3 Premium Quality, Hig…6.15:13.0:1
#000000
#9D8958
Pass
h3 Premium Quality, Hig…6.15:13.0:1
#000000
#9D8958
Pass
h3 Who is ready to smil…6.15:13.0:1
#000000
#9D8958
Pass
h3 Get in Touch6.15:13.0:1
#000000
#9D8958
Pass
h3 Treatments6.15:13.0:1
#000000
#9D8958
Pass
h3 Treatments6.15:13.0:1
#000000
#9D8958
Pass
h3 Quick Links6.15:13.0:1
#000000
#9D8958
Pass
title Thousand Smiles Dent…21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
a 020 8050 02801.23:14.5:1
#000000
#1C1C1A
Fail
a hello@thousandsmiles…1.69:14.5:1
#000000
#3A332B
Fail
a Home1.78:14.5:1
#000000
#43352B
Fail
a Emergency Dentist1.16:14.5:1
#000000
#1E1310
Fail
a Tooth Pain1.52:14.5:1
#000000
#402622
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
Heading Hierarchy
23 headings, 1 skip(s)
PASS
23 headings, 1 skip(s)
Info::
Single H1 present
Warning::
Heading level skipped: H3 → H5 (missing H4)
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
  • H5 Call Us:
  • H5 Mail Us:
  • H1 Dental Clinic Earls Court, London
  • H2 Our Dental Practice Popular Treatments in Earls Court, London
  • H3 Cost effective Invisalign Clear Aligner
  • H3 Smile Makeover and Aesthetic Dentistry
  • H3 Premium Quality, Highly Experienced Dentists and Advanced Dental Treatments with Flat Prices.
  • H2 Clear Braces, Invisalign and Spark
  • H2 Do you need information on orthodontics?
  • H2 Popular Dental Treatments
  • H3 Whitening
  • H3 Spark
  • H3 Root Canal
  • H3 Invisalign
  • H3 Implants
  • H3 Veneers
  • H3 Premium Quality, Highly Experienced Dentists and Advanced Dental Treatments with Flat Prices.
  • H3 Who is ready to smile better?
  • H3 Get in Touch
  • H3 Treatments
  • H3 Treatments
  • H3 Quick Links
  • H5 Book a Consultation skipped

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+
Heading Text Quality
All 23 heading(s) have substantive, well-formed text
PASS
All 23 heading(s) have substantive, well-formed text
Info::
Heading text quality is clean -- no placeholder, length, or styling issues
A+
Alt Text Quality
All 25 images OK
PASS
All 25 images OK
Info::
25 image(s) with good alt text
25 images 25 good alt text
All images have appropriate alt text.
A+
Form Input Types
1 input(s) using type=text where a specific type would help
PASS
1 input(s) using type=text where a specific type would help
Info::
Input "phone" should use type="tel" (currently type="text")
Field name "phone" suggests type="tel". Wrong type loses mobile keyboard hints, browser autofill, and free format validation. Change to <input type="tel">.
A+
Form Input Quality
5 form control(s) checked, no input-semantic issues
PASS
5 form control(s) checked, no input-semantic issues
Info::
All form input semantics look correct
A+
Document Language
Lang attribute set to "en-GB"
PASS
Lang attribute set to "en-GB"
Info::
<html lang="en-GB"> is set and valid
Got: en-GB
A+
Tabindex Anti-Patterns
2 explicit tabindex attribute(s) checked, no anti-patterns
PASS
2 explicit tabindex attribute(s) checked, no anti-patterns
Info::
No tabindex anti-patterns detected
A
Iframe Accessibility
1/1 iframe(s) missing title; 0 placeholder(s)
PASS
1/1 iframe(s) missing title; 0 placeholder(s)
Warning::
<iframe> missing title attribute (src="about:blank")
WCAG 4.1.2: iframes need a title attribute so screen readers can announce what's embedded. Without one, the announcement is just "iframe" -- the user has no way to decide whether to enter or skip.
A+
Tap Target Adequacy
All tap targets meet WCAG 2.5.5/2.5.8 sizing
PASS
All tap targets meet WCAG 2.5.5/2.5.8 sizing
Info::
All tap targets meet WCAG 2.5.5 (44x44px) sizing
A+
Mobile-Readable Font Sizes
All 88 visible text node(s) render at >= 12 CSS pixels
PASS
All 88 visible text node(s) render at >= 12 CSS pixels
Info::
All text uses legible mobile font sizes (>= 12 CSS px)
A+
PWA Depth
No PWA depth issues detected
PASS
No PWA depth issues detected
Info::
No PWA depth issues detected
A+
Mobile UX Depth
1 mobile-depth signal(s) detected
PASS
1 mobile-depth signal(s) detected
Info::
No `<meta name="theme-color">` -- browser chrome falls back to default
Without `theme-color`, Android Chrome's status bar and iOS Safari's toolbar fall back to a generic gray. Adding a single hex color in `<meta name="theme-color" content="#0066cc">` tints them to your brand color across all mobile browsers.
A
Lighthouse Accessibility Audits
Score 91/100 — 4 failing, 25 passed
PASS
91

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
BOOK A CONSULTATION div.row > div.col-lg-4 > div.btn > a
BOOK NOW body.home > div.float_button > a
At Thousand Smiles, we employ innovative dentistry to deliver the best smiles. … div.container > div.row > div.col-lg-6 > p
dental care in Earls Court & all of London div.row > div.col-lg-6 > p > strong
We have our Dental Clinic in Earls Court, London in a relaxed atmosphere where … div.container > div.row > div.col-lg-6 > p
Dental Clinic in Earls Court, London div.row > div.col-lg-6 > p > strong
BOOK A CONSULTATION div.row > div.col-md-5 > div.pqad_btns > a.open-popup
BOOK A CONSULTATION div.row > div.col-md-5 > div.pqad_btns > a.open-popup
Simply contact our friendly team at 020 8050 0280. We require a £25 deposit for… div.container > div.row > div.col-lg-6 > p
020 8050 0280 div.row > div.col-lg-6 > p > a.linkClr
hello@thousandsmiles.uk div.row > div.col-lg-6 > p > a.linkClr
hello@thousandsmiles.uk div.row > div.contact-box > p > a
hello@tsmiles.uk div.row > div.contact-box > p > a
020 8050 0280 div.row > div.contact-box > p > a

These are opportunities to improve the legibility of your content.

Names and labels

Screen reader users rely on frame titles to describe the contents of frames. Learn more about frame titles.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
div.container-fluid > div.row > div.cmplz-placeholder-parent > iframe.cmplz-placeholder-element div.container-fluid > div.row > div.cmplz-placeholder-parent > iframe.cmplz-placeholder-element

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

One main landmark helps screen reader users navigate a web page. Learn more about landmarks.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
html html

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.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
Let's start Start body.home > button#botbutton
○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
●`[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
●`[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
●Links are distinguishable without relying on color.
●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.
●Heading elements appear in a sequentially-descending order
●Deprecated ARIA roles were not used
●ARIA IDs are unique
●Identical links have the same purpose.
○`[accesskey]` values are unique
○`button`, `link`, and `menuitem` elements have accessible names
○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
○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
○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
○`<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.
○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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