Accessibility
· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.FLink & Button QualityAction13 issue(s) across 357 links and 10 buttonsFIX
| Element | Text | Issue | Suggested Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| https://www.informa.com/ | Informa PLC | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.informa.com/about-us/ | ABOUT US | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.informa.com/investors/ | INVESTOR RELATIONS | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.informa.com/talent/ | TALENT | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://omdia.tech.informa.com/advance-y… | Game Market Research | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.gdcvault.com/ | Watch GDC Talks on GDC Vault | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://gdconf.com/ | Attend or Exhibit at GDC | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://reg.gdconf.com/gamedeveloper-med… | Advertise With Game Developer | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://gd-resources.gamedeveloper.com/c… | Newsletter Sign-Up | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://twitter.com/gamedevdotcom/ | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text | |
| https://www.linkedin.com/company/gamedev… | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text | |
| https://www.facebook.com/GameDeveloperOf… | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text | |
| https://bsky.app/profile/gamedeveloper.b… | Bluesky | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://news.google.com/publications/CAA… | GoogleNews | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://gd-resources.gamedeveloper.com/c… | Newsletter Sign-Up | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| /latest-news | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| https://gdconf.com/news-insights/ | ▫️ GDC News | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.gdconf.com | ▫️ Register for GDC | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.gdcvault.com | ▫️ GDC Vault: Full Library | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| /keyword/gdc-festival-of-gaming | Learn More | generic text | Replace with descriptive text |
Before: Learn More Suggested: Gdc Festival Of Gaming | |||
| /business/player-obsessed-inside-helpshi… | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| /business/bridging-the-atlantic-the-futu… | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| /latest-interviews | More | generic text | Replace with descriptive text |
Before: More Suggested: Latest Interviews | |||
| /latest-interviews | Read More | generic text | Replace with descriptive text |
Before: Read More Suggested: Latest Interviews | |||
| /program/gdc-festival-of-gaming | Read More | generic text | Replace with descriptive text |
Before: Read More Suggested: Gdc Festival Of Gaming | |||
| /business/player-obsessed-inside-helpshi… | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| /business/bridging-the-atlantic-the-futu… | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| /business/shaping-the-future-of-game-sec… | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| /business/beyond-outsourcing-how-us-uk-p… | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| /production/dispatch-developer-adhoc-say… | (empty) | empty | Add link text or aria-label |
| /program/gdc-festival-of-gaming | Read More | generic text | Replace with descriptive text |
Before: Read More Suggested: Gdc Festival Of Gaming | |||
| https://reg.gdconf.com/blog-submission | Blog with Game Developer | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| mailto:news@gamedeveloper.com | Submit a Tip | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://reg.gdconf.com/gamedeveloper-med… | Advertise With Game Developer | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://gd-resources.gamedeveloper.com/c… | Newsletter Sign-Up | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://twitter.com/gamedevdotcom/ | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text | |
| https://www.linkedin.com/company/gamedev… | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text | |
| https://www.facebook.com/GameDeveloperOf… | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text | |
| https://bsky.app/profile/gamedeveloper.b… | Bluesky | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://news.google.com/publications/CAA… | GoogleNews | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.gdcvault.com/ | GDC Vault | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.gdconf.com | GDC | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.omdia.com | Omdia | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.informa.com | Informa | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.informa.com/ | Home| | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://www.informa.com/generic-content/… | Cookie Policy| | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://privacy.informa.com/policies/en/ | Privacy| | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
| https://privacy.informa.com/policies/en/ | Terms of Use | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
Links without text are announced as raw URLs by screen readers.
/latest-news; /business/player-obsessed-inside-helpshift-s-new-approach-to-support-engageme…; /business/bridging-the-atlantic-the-future-of-uk-us-gaming; /business/player-obsessed-inside-helpshift-s-new-approach-to-support-engageme…; /business/bridging-the-atlantic-the-future-of-uk-us-gaming; /business/shaping-the-future-of-game-security; /business/beyond-outsourcing-how-us-uk-partnerships-are-evolving-in-the-game-…; /production/dispatch-developer-adhoc-says-don-t-confuse-your-plot-for-narrative
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.
/keyword/gdc-festival-of-gaming ("Learn More"); /latest-interviews ("More"); /latest-interviews ("Read More"); /program/gdc-festival-of-gaming ("Read More"); /program/gdc-festival-of-gaming ("Read 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://www.informa.com/; https://www.informa.com/about-us/; https://www.informa.com/investors/; https://www.informa.com/talent/; https://omdia.tech.informa.com/advance-your-business/media-and-entertainment/…; https://www.gdcvault.com/; https://gdconf.com/; https://reg.gdconf.com/gamedeveloper-media-kit; https://gd-resources.gamedeveloper.com/c/pubRD.mpl?secure=1&sr=pp&_t=pp:&qf=w…; https://twitter.com/gamedevdotcom/ (+25 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.
DPrint StylesheetActionNo print stylesFIX
BLandmark Structure4 landmarksREVIEW
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
CHeading HierarchyAction22 headings, 1 skip(s)REVIEW
- H4 Related Topics
- H4 Recent in Trending
- H4 Related Topics
- H4 Recent in Latest News
- H4 Related Topics
- H4 Recent in [GDC]
- H4 Related Topics
- H4 Recent in More
- H2 Latest Podcasts
- H3 Supporting juniors and sharpening your creativity
- H3 Laptop mishaps and a GDC chat with Owlchemy Labs CEO Andrew Eiche
- H3 The GDC 2026 wrap-up show
- H3 The craft of voice acting with Jennifer Hale
- H2 How Double Fine balances fun with pottery sculpting in Kiln
- H2 How Double Fine balances fun with pottery sculpting in Kiln
- H3 Lessons from GDC 2026
- H3 Weekly Reads
- H3 Latest Podcasts
- H5 More from GD skipped
- H5 Connect
- H5 Join Us
- H5 Follow Us
Every page should have one H1 that describes the page content.
No H1 means screen-reader users can't identify the page's primary topic, and Google's content-extraction degrades.
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The H1 is the document title for assistive tech and a strong signal to search engines about page topic. Pages without one force screen readers to fall back to the <title> attribute or page chrome. Add a single H1 that names the page's primary subject.
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
B404 Error PageHTTP 404, custom pageREVIEW
CColor Contrast (Screenshot)Action20 text elements analyzed, 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| h2 Latest Podcasts | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h2 How Double Fine bala… | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h2 How Double Fine bala… | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h3 Supporting juniors a… | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h3 Laptop mishaps and a… | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h3 The GDC 2026 wrap-up… | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h3 The craft of voice a… | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h3 Lessons from GDC 202… | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h3 Weekly Reads | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h3 Latest Podcasts | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| title Game Industry News, … | 2.98:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #525A5C | Fail |
| div Together, we power a… | 20.29:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FBFBFB | Pass |
| a Informa PLC | 20.29:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FBFBFB | Pass |
| a ABOUT US | 20.29:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FBFBFB | Pass |
| a INVESTOR RELATIONS | 20.29:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FBFBFB | Pass |
| a TALENT | 20.29:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FBFBFB | Pass |
| div This site is operate… | 20.29:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FBFBFB | Pass |
| a Game Market Research | 20.29:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FBFBFB | Pass |
| a Watch GDC Talks on G… | 20.29:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FBFBFB | Pass |
| a Attend or Exhibit at… | 20.29:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FBFBFB | 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 87/100 — 4 failing, 23 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 |
|---|
📖 Not interested. Let me read on
div#modal > div > div > a#close-modal |
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.
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| Failing Elements |
|---|
More from GD div.Layout > footer.Footer > div.LinkSection > h5.LinkSection-Title |
These are opportunities to improve keyboard navigation in your application.
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.swiper-slide > div.ContentPreview > div.ContentPreview-Wrapper > a div.swiper-slide > div.ContentPreview > div.ContentPreview-Wrapper > a |
div.swiper-slide > div.ContentPreview > div.ContentPreview-Wrapper > a div.swiper-slide > div.ContentPreview > div.ContentPreview-Wrapper > a |
div.swiper-slide > div.ContentPreview > div.ContentPreview-Wrapper > a div.swiper-slide > div.ContentPreview > div.ContentPreview-Wrapper > a |
div.swiper-slide > div.ContentPreview > div.ContentPreview-Wrapper > a div.swiper-slide > div.ContentPreview > div.ContentPreview-Wrapper > a |
div.swiper-slide > div.ContentPreview > div.ContentPreview-Wrapper > a div.swiper-slide > div.ContentPreview > div.ContentPreview-Wrapper > 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.
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 |
|---|
Design div.TopFeatured-WrapContentPreview > div.ContentPreview > div.ContentPreview-Wrapper > a.Keyword |
Business div.HorizontalCard > div.HorizontalCard-ContentWrapper > div.HorizontalCard-KeywordWrapper > a.Keyword |
Business div.HorizontalCard > div.HorizontalCard-ContentWrapper > div.HorizontalCard-KeywordWrapper > a.Keyword |
Business div.ListPreview-Container > div.ListPreview-ContentWrapper > div.ListPreview-KeywordWrapper > a.Keyword |
Business div.ListPreview-Container > div.ListPreview-ContentWrapper > div.ListPreview-KeywordWrapper > a.Keyword |
Business div.ListPreview-Container > div.ListPreview-ContentWrapper > div.ListPreview-KeywordWrapper > a.Keyword |
Production div.ListPreview-Container > div.ListPreview-ContentWrapper > div.ListPreview-KeywordWrapper > a.Keyword |
Business div.ListPreview-Container > div.ListPreview-ContentWrapper > div.ListPreview-KeywordWrapper > a.Keyword |
Business div.ListPreview-Container > div.ListPreview-ContentWrapper > div.ListPreview-KeywordWrapper > a.Keyword |
Business div.ListPreview-Container > div.ListPreview-ContentWrapper > div.ListPreview-KeywordWrapper > a.Keyword |
Business div.ListPreview-Container > div.ListPreview-ContentWrapper > div.ListPreview-KeywordWrapper > a.Keyword |
Business div.ListPreview-Container > div.ListPreview-ContentWrapper > div.ListPreview-KeywordWrapper > a.Keyword |
Business div.ListPreview-Container > div.ListPreview-ContentWrapper > div.ListPreview-KeywordWrapper > a.Keyword |
Design div.LatestFeatured-Content > div.ContentPreview > div.ContentPreview-Wrapper > a.Keyword |
Design div.LatestFeatured-Content > div.ContentPreview > div.ContentPreview-Wrapper > a.Keyword |
PC div.LatestFeatured-Content > div.ContentPreview > div.ContentPreview-Wrapper > a.Keyword |
Design div.LatestFeatured-Content > div.ContentPreview > div.ContentPreview-Wrapper > a.Keyword |
Design div.LatestFeatured-Content > div.ContentPreview > div.ContentPreview-Wrapper > a.Keyword |
Programming div.LatestFeatured-Content > div.ContentPreview > div.ContentPreview-Wrapper > a.Keyword |
Business div.HorizontalCard > div.HorizontalCard-ContentWrapper > div.HorizontalCard-KeywordWrapper > a.Keyword |
Business div.HorizontalCard > div.HorizontalCard-ContentWrapper > div.HorizontalCard-KeywordWrapper > a.Keyword |
Business div.HorizontalCard > div.HorizontalCard-ContentWrapper > div.HorizontalCard-KeywordWrapper > a.Keyword |
Business div.HorizontalCard > div.HorizontalCard-ContentWrapper > div.HorizontalCard-KeywordWrapper > a.Keyword |
Business div.HorizontalCard > div.HorizontalCard-ContentWrapper > div.HorizontalCard-KeywordWrapper > a.Keyword |
Business div.HorizontalCard > div.HorizontalCard-ContentWrapper > div.HorizontalCard-KeywordWrapper > a.Keyword |
Design div.ListPreview-Container > div.ListPreview-ContentWrapper > div.ListPreview-KeywordWrapper > a.Keyword |
Design div.ListPreview-Container > div.ListPreview-ContentWrapper > div.ListPreview-KeywordWrapper > a.Keyword |
PC div.ListPreview-Container > div.ListPreview-ContentWrapper > div.ListPreview-KeywordWrapper > a.Keyword |
Design div.ListPreview-Container > div.ListPreview-ContentWrapper > div.ListPreview-KeywordWrapper > a.Keyword |
Design div.ListPreview-Container > div.ListPreview-ContentWrapper > div.ListPreview-KeywordWrapper > a.Keyword |
Redirect to All page div.ContentPreview > div.HorizontalCard > div.HorizontalCard-ImageWrapper > a.HorizontalCard-IconWrapper |
Design div.HorizontalCard > div.HorizontalCard-ContentWrapper > div.HorizontalCard-KeywordWrapper > a.Keyword |
Redirect to All page div.ContentPreview > div.HorizontalCard > div.HorizontalCard-ImageWrapper > a.HorizontalCard-IconWrapper |
Design div.HorizontalCard > div.HorizontalCard-ContentWrapper > div.HorizontalCard-KeywordWrapper > a.Keyword |
Redirect to All page div.ContentPreview > div.HorizontalCard > div.HorizontalCard-ImageWrapper > a.HorizontalCard-IconWrapper |
Business div.HorizontalCard > div.HorizontalCard-ContentWrapper > div.HorizontalCard-KeywordWrapper > a.Keyword |
The GDC 2026 wrap-up show div.HorizontalCard > div.HorizontalCard-ContentWrapper > div.HorizontalCard-MobileTitleWrapper > a.HorizontalCard-Title |
These items highlight common accessibility best practices.