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Accessibility

· 12 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.
SCORE
64
GRADE
D
FIX
5
REVIEW
4
PASS
3
INFO
0
Checks
12
3 PASS 4 REVIEW 5 FIX
D
Landmark Structure
Action
No landmarks
FIX
No landmarks
Critical::
No <main> landmark found
Screen reader users cannot quickly navigate to the primary content. Wrap your main content in <main>.
Warning::
No <nav> landmark found
Info::
No banner (header) landmark
Info::
No contentinfo (footer) landmark
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.

No landmarks detected

Screen reader users have no way to navigate by region.

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.

Learn more ▾

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

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
404 Error Page
Action
HTTP 404, custom page
FIX
HTTP 404, custom page
Info::
Correct 404 status code returned
Got: HTTP 404
Info::
Custom styled 404 page
404 Page Quality ✓ Custom 404 Page
Status Code HTTP 404 ✓Custom Styling ✓Navigation ✗Homepage Link ✗Search Form ✗
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: #182a41
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
No navigation patterns
FIX
No navigation patterns
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
Back to Top
Hamburger Menu
Sticky Navigation Cannot reliably detect (CSS-based)
0 of 6 testable patterns navigation patterns detected. Limited navigation support. Consider adding breadcrumbs, search, and skip link.
B
Heading Hierarchy
No headings
REVIEW
No headings
Warning::
No headings found
Headings (H1-H6) create the document outline for screen reader navigation.

No headings found

Headings create the document outline for screen reader navigation.

Headings (H1-H6) create the document outline for screen reader navigation.

Why this matters

A page with zero headings is unnavigable by assistive tech and reads as one undifferentiated wall of text.

Learn more ▾

Screen reader users navigate by jumping between H1-H6 elements. A page with no headings has no skip targets — users have to read every word linearly. Adding a heading hierarchy (one H1, then H2 sections, optional H3 subsections) makes the page skimmable for both AT and human readers.

Source: WCAG 1.3.1 / W3C WAI

B
Favicon & Branding
6 icon(s) detected
REVIEW
6 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::
Apple touch icon present
Info::
SVG favicon detected — scales perfectly to any size
Info::
Multiple icon sizes detected
✗ favicon.ico Missing
✓ PNG Icons Present
✓ Apple Touch Present
✓ SVG Favicon Present
✓ Manifest Icons Present
✓ Multiple Sizes Present
B
Web Manifest
Valid manifest
REVIEW
Valid manifest
Info::
Name present: Laracasts
Info::
192x192 icon present
Info::
512x512 icon present
Info::
Display mode: standalone
PWA Install Criteria Not Installable
Name Laracasts ✓192×192 icon ✓512×512 icon ✓Start URL ✗Display Mode standalone ✓
Name Laracasts Display Mode standalone Theme Color #ffffff Background Color #ffffff Icons 2 icon(s)
B
Lighthouse Accessibility Audits
Score 83/100 — 4 failing, 17 passed
REVIEW
83

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
Discussion Solved div.col-span-full > div.conversation-item-meta > div.relative > div.pixel-corners
Discussion Solved div.col-span-full > div.conversation-item-meta > div.relative > div.pixel-corners

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.

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
10 Episodes div.main > footer.border-on-lifted-subtle > ul.flex > li.text-text-tertiary
16 Episodes div.main > footer.border-on-lifted-subtle > ul.flex > li.text-text-tertiary
8 Episodes div.main > footer.border-on-lifted-subtle > ul.flex > li.text-text-tertiary
3 Episodes div.main > footer.border-on-lifted-subtle > ul.flex > li.text-text-tertiary
16 Episodes div.main > footer.border-on-lifted-subtle > ul.flex > li.text-text-tertiary
43 Episodes div.main > footer.border-on-lifted-subtle > ul.flex > li.text-text-tertiary
25 Episodes div.main > footer.border-on-lifted-subtle > ul.flex > li.text-text-tertiary
15 Episodes div.main > footer.border-on-lifted-subtle > ul.flex > li.text-text-tertiary
18 Episodes div.main > footer.border-on-lifted-subtle > ul.flex > li.text-text-tertiary
35 Episodes div.main > footer.border-on-lifted-subtle > ul.flex > li.text-text-tertiary
12 Episodes div.main > footer.border-on-lifted-subtle > ul.flex > li.text-text-tertiary
14 Episodes div.main > footer.border-on-lifted-subtle > ul.flex > li.text-text-tertiary
30 Episodes div.main > footer.border-on-lifted-subtle > ul.flex > li.text-text-tertiary
16 Episodes div.main > footer.border-on-lifted-subtle > ul.flex > li.text-text-tertiary
27 Episodes div.main > footer.border-on-lifted-subtle > ul.flex > li.text-text-tertiary
13 Episodes div.main > footer.border-on-lifted-subtle > ul.flex > li.text-text-tertiary
43 Episodes div.main > footer.border-on-lifted-subtle > ul.flex > li.text-text-tertiary
23 Episodes div.main > footer.border-on-lifted-subtle > ul.flex > li.text-text-tertiary
7 Episodes div.main > footer.border-on-lifted-subtle > ul.flex > li.text-text-tertiary
13 Episodes div.main > footer.border-on-lifted-subtle > ul.flex > li.text-text-tertiary
12 Episodes div.main > footer.border-on-lifted-subtle > ul.flex > li.text-text-tertiary
64 Episodes div.main > footer.border-on-lifted-subtle > ul.flex > li.text-text-tertiary
11 Episodes div.main > footer.border-on-lifted-subtle > ul.flex > li.text-text-tertiary
10 Episodes div.main > footer.border-on-lifted-subtle > ul.flex > li.text-text-tertiary
5 Episodes div.main > footer.border-on-lifted-subtle > ul.flex > li.text-text-tertiary
10 Episodes div.main > footer.border-on-lifted-subtle > ul.flex > li.text-text-tertiary
18 Episodes div.main > footer.border-on-lifted-subtle > ul.flex > li.text-text-tertiary
17 Episodes div.main > footer.border-on-lifted-subtle > ul.flex > li.text-text-tertiary
22 Episodes div.main > footer.border-on-lifted-subtle > ul.flex > li.text-text-tertiary
11 Episodes div.main > footer.border-on-lifted-subtle > ul.flex > li.text-text-tertiary
10 Episodes div.main > footer.border-on-lifted-subtle > ul.flex > li.text-text-tertiary
16 Episodes div.main > footer.border-on-lifted-subtle > ul.flex > li.text-text-tertiary
8 Episodes div.main > footer.border-on-lifted-subtle > ul.flex > li.text-text-tertiary
3 Episodes div.main > footer.border-on-lifted-subtle > ul.flex > li.text-text-tertiary
16 Episodes div.main > footer.border-on-lifted-subtle > ul.flex > li.text-text-tertiary
43 Episodes div.main > footer.border-on-lifted-subtle > ul.flex > li.text-text-tertiary
25 Episodes div.main > footer.border-on-lifted-subtle > ul.flex > li.text-text-tertiary
15 Episodes div.main > footer.border-on-lifted-subtle > ul.flex > li.text-text-tertiary
18 Episodes div.main > footer.border-on-lifted-subtle > ul.flex > li.text-text-tertiary
35 Episodes div.main > footer.border-on-lifted-subtle > ul.flex > li.text-text-tertiary
12 Episodes div.main > footer.border-on-lifted-subtle > ul.flex > li.text-text-tertiary
14 Episodes div.main > footer.border-on-lifted-subtle > ul.flex > li.text-text-tertiary
30 Episodes div.main > footer.border-on-lifted-subtle > ul.flex > li.text-text-tertiary
16 Episodes div.main > footer.border-on-lifted-subtle > ul.flex > li.text-text-tertiary
27 Episodes div.main > footer.border-on-lifted-subtle > ul.flex > li.text-text-tertiary
13 Episodes div.main > footer.border-on-lifted-subtle > ul.flex > li.text-text-tertiary
43 Episodes div.main > footer.border-on-lifted-subtle > ul.flex > li.text-text-tertiary
23 Episodes div.main > footer.border-on-lifted-subtle > ul.flex > li.text-text-tertiary
7 Episodes div.main > footer.border-on-lifted-subtle > ul.flex > li.text-text-tertiary
13 Episodes div.main > footer.border-on-lifted-subtle > ul.flex > li.text-text-tertiary
12 Episodes div.main > footer.border-on-lifted-subtle > ul.flex > li.text-text-tertiary
64 Episodes div.main > footer.border-on-lifted-subtle > ul.flex > li.text-text-tertiary
11 Episodes div.main > footer.border-on-lifted-subtle > ul.flex > li.text-text-tertiary
10 Episodes div.main > footer.border-on-lifted-subtle > ul.flex > li.text-text-tertiary
5 Episodes div.main > footer.border-on-lifted-subtle > ul.flex > li.text-text-tertiary
10 Episodes div.main > footer.border-on-lifted-subtle > ul.flex > li.text-text-tertiary
18 Episodes div.main > footer.border-on-lifted-subtle > ul.flex > li.text-text-tertiary
17 Episodes div.main > footer.border-on-lifted-subtle > ul.flex > li.text-text-tertiary
22 Episodes div.main > footer.border-on-lifted-subtle > ul.flex > li.text-text-tertiary
11 Episodes div.main > footer.border-on-lifted-subtle > ul.flex > li.text-text-tertiary
10 Episodes div.main > footer.border-on-lifted-subtle > ul.flex > li.text-text-tertiary
16 Episodes div.main > footer.border-on-lifted-subtle > ul.flex > li.text-text-tertiary
8 Episodes div.main > footer.border-on-lifted-subtle > ul.flex > li.text-text-tertiary
3 Episodes div.main > footer.border-on-lifted-subtle > ul.flex > li.text-text-tertiary
16 Episodes div.main > footer.border-on-lifted-subtle > ul.flex > li.text-text-tertiary
43 Episodes div.main > footer.border-on-lifted-subtle > ul.flex > li.text-text-tertiary
25 Episodes div.main > footer.border-on-lifted-subtle > ul.flex > li.text-text-tertiary
15 Episodes div.main > footer.border-on-lifted-subtle > ul.flex > li.text-text-tertiary
18 Episodes div.main > footer.border-on-lifted-subtle > ul.flex > li.text-text-tertiary
35 Episodes div.main > footer.border-on-lifted-subtle > ul.flex > li.text-text-tertiary
12 Episodes div.main > footer.border-on-lifted-subtle > ul.flex > li.text-text-tertiary
14 Episodes div.main > footer.border-on-lifted-subtle > ul.flex > li.text-text-tertiary
30 Episodes div.main > footer.border-on-lifted-subtle > ul.flex > li.text-text-tertiary
16 Episodes div.main > footer.border-on-lifted-subtle > ul.flex > li.text-text-tertiary
27 Episodes div.main > footer.border-on-lifted-subtle > ul.flex > li.text-text-tertiary
13 Episodes div.main > footer.border-on-lifted-subtle > ul.flex > li.text-text-tertiary
43 Episodes div.main > footer.border-on-lifted-subtle > ul.flex > li.text-text-tertiary
23 Episodes div.main > footer.border-on-lifted-subtle > ul.flex > li.text-text-tertiary
7 Episodes div.main > footer.border-on-lifted-subtle > ul.flex > li.text-text-tertiary
13 Episodes div.main > footer.border-on-lifted-subtle > ul.flex > li.text-text-tertiary
12 Episodes div.main > footer.border-on-lifted-subtle > ul.flex > li.text-text-tertiary
64 Episodes div.main > footer.border-on-lifted-subtle > ul.flex > li.text-text-tertiary
11 Episodes div.main > footer.border-on-lifted-subtle > ul.flex > li.text-text-tertiary
10 Episodes div.main > footer.border-on-lifted-subtle > ul.flex > li.text-text-tertiary
5 Episodes div.main > footer.border-on-lifted-subtle > ul.flex > li.text-text-tertiary
10 Episodes div.main > footer.border-on-lifted-subtle > ul.flex > li.text-text-tertiary
18 Episodes div.main > footer.border-on-lifted-subtle > ul.flex > li.text-text-tertiary
17 Episodes div.main > footer.border-on-lifted-subtle > ul.flex > li.text-text-tertiary
22 Episodes div.main > footer.border-on-lifted-subtle > ul.flex > li.text-text-tertiary
Start Learning div.panel > div.flex > div.flex > a.btn
While I don't code in PHP for my current job, I always check out Laracasts for … div.grid > div.panel > div.flex > blockquote.text-sm
Eric Peterson div.mt-auto > div > cite > span.font-semibold
Laracasts has made me a better developer. Not just a Laravel developer, but a b… div.grid > div.panel > div.flex > blockquote.text-sm
Anurag div.mt-auto > div > cite > span.font-semibold
I'm not just a new Laravel user, I'm a new web developer in general. Let me tel… div.grid > div.panel > div.flex > blockquote.text-sm
Stephen Finney div.mt-auto > div > cite > span.font-semibold
If Heisenberg cooked screencasts, this would be his cookbook. div.grid > div.panel > div.flex > blockquote.text-sm
Kyle Ferguson div.mt-auto > div > cite > span.font-semibold
Jeffrey's ten minutes of pedagogic instructions has taken me to the next level … div.grid > div.panel > div.flex > blockquote.text-sm
Rocky Montana div.mt-auto > div > cite > span.font-semibold
Excellent video, excellent examples... I've nothing to say except very well don… div.grid > div.panel > div.flex > blockquote.text-sm
Caporal Dead div.mt-auto > div > cite > span.font-semibold
Learning has never been this fun. Jeffrey is by far the best teacher I've ever … div.grid > div.panel > div.flex > blockquote.text-sm
Damilola Ogunmoye div.mt-auto > div > cite > span.font-semibold
All the knowledge that Jeffrey shares with us is simply invaluable! div.grid > div.panel > div.flex > blockquote.text-sm
Sahib Alejandro div.mt-auto > div > cite > span.font-semibold
Jeffery Way IS that ternary machine that can run any algorithm. You learn to ju… div.grid > div.panel > div.flex > blockquote.text-sm
Dustin Woodard div.mt-auto > div > cite > span.font-semibold
I've always preferred learning programming languages with online courses and vi… div.grid > div.panel > div.flex > blockquote.text-sm
Nicolás Múnera div.mt-auto > div > cite > span.font-semibold
Subscribe div.newsletter-form > form#newsletter-form > div.bg-fg-lifted > button.btn

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
Learn section.section > div.[&_a:hover]:text-current-taxonomy > div.@breakpoint-md:flex-row > h5.@breakpoint-md:mb-0

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
div.relative > section.section > div.mx-auto > img.lazy div.relative > section.section > div.mx-auto > img.lazy

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>`
●`[aria-*]` attributes have valid values
●`[aria-*]` attributes are valid and not misspelled
●Buttons have an accessible name
●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.
●ARIA attributes are used as specified for the element's role
●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
●Touch targets have sufficient size and spacing.
●Document has a main landmark.
●Identical links have the same purpose.
○`[accesskey]` values are unique
○`button`, `link`, and `menuitem` elements have accessible names
○Deprecated ARIA roles were not used
○Elements with `role="dialog"` or `role="alertdialog"` have accessible names.
○`[aria-hidden="true"]` elements do not contain focusable descendents
○ARIA input fields have accessible names
○ARIA `meter` elements have accessible names
○ARIA `progressbar` elements have accessible names
○`[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
○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.
○Skip links are focusable.
○No element has a `[tabindex]` value greater than 0
○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.
○Elements with visible text labels have matching accessible names.
○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+
Alt Text Quality
No images
PASS
No images
Info::
No images on this page
No images on this page.
A+
Form Accessibility
No form controls
PASS
No form controls
Info::
No form controls on this page
No form controls found.
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