Accessibility
· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.FAlt Text QualityAction13 of 35 images have issuesFIX
| Issue | Count |
|---|---|
| missing | 3 image(s) |
| filename | 9 image(s) |
| generic | 1 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
An image inside a link with no alt creates an empty link.
Image-only links with no alt create empty links — screen-reader users hear 'link' with no destination context.
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An <a><img></a> with no img alt is the worst-case for accessibility: AT announces the link but can't describe where it goes. Either add alt to the image OR add aria-label to the link.
Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 2.4.4
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.
CLink & Button QualityAction9 issue(s) across 145 links and 12 buttonsREVIEW
| Element | Text | Issue | Suggested Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| / | AbeBooks.com | img no alt | Add alt attribute to the image |
| https://www.abebooks.com/books/features/… | More | generic text | Replace with descriptive text |
Before: More Suggested: Cult Books.Shtml | |||
| https://www.abebooks.com/books/features/… | More | generic text | Replace with descriptive text |
Before: More Suggested: Paris Books.Shtml | |||
| https://www.abebooks.com/books/features/… | More | generic text | Replace with descriptive text |
Before: More Suggested: Food Memoirs.Shtml | |||
| https://www.abebooks.com/books/30-essent… | More | generic text | Replace with descriptive text |
Before: More Suggested: 30 Essential Books About Love | |||
| https://www.abebooks.com/books/30-essent… | More | generic text | Replace with descriptive text |
Before: More Suggested: 30 Essential Mystery Authors | |||
| https://www.abebooks.com/books/best-poet… | More | generic text | Replace with descriptive text |
Before: More Suggested: Best Poetry Books | |||
| https://www.abebooks.com/books/60-world-… | More | generic text | Replace with descriptive text |
Before: More Suggested: 60 World War 2 Books | |||
| https://www.abebooks.com/books/best-ya-r… | More | generic text | Replace with descriptive text |
Before: More Suggested: Best Ya Romance Books | |||
| https://www.abebooks.com/books/best-fair… | More | generic text | Replace with descriptive text |
Before: More Suggested: Best Fairy Tale Books | |||
| /docs/currency-preferences | Learn more about currency pref… | new tab | Add '(opens in new tab)' to text |
Generic link text like 'click here' doesn't describe the destination.
https://www.abebooks.com/books/features/cult-books.shtml ("More"); https://www.abebooks.com/books/features/paris-books.shtml ("More"); https://www.abebooks.com/books/features/food-memoirs.shtml ("More"); https://www.abebooks.com/books/30-essential-books-about-love/ ("More"); https://www.abebooks.com/books/30-essential-mystery-authors/ ("More"); https://www.abebooks.com/books/best-poetry-books/ ("More"); https://www.abebooks.com/books/60-world-war-2-books/ ("More"); https://www.abebooks.com/books/best-ya-romance-books/ ("More"); https://www.abebooks.com/books/best-fairy-tale-books/ ("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
Image-only links need alt text on the image (or aria-label on the link) so screen readers can announce them.
a#logo
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.
/docs/currency-preferences
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
A+Landmark Structure5 landmarksPASS
AHeading Hierarchy9 headings, 1 skip(s)PASS
- H1 Search for books, fine art and collectibles
- H2 More to explore
- H4 Shop With Us skipped
- H4 Sell With Us
- H4 About Us
- H4 Find Help
- H4 Other AbeBooks Companies
- H4 Follow AbeBooks
- H3 Site shopping preferences
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
A+Form AccessibilityAll 7 controls labeledPASS
| Control | Type | Label | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| kn | search | Enter keyword title, author, or ISBN | aria-label |
| kn | search | Enter keyword title, author, or ISBN | aria-label |
| an | text | Author | none |
| tn | text | Title | none |
| kn | text | Keyword or ISBN | none |
| #shopping-preferences-shipping-destination-selector | select | Choose your shipping destination | for/id |
| #shopping-preferences-currency-selector | select | Choose your preferred currency | for/id |
A404 Error PageHTTP 404, custom pagePASS
A+Print StylesheetPrint styles detectedPASS
A+Color Contrast (Screenshot)20 text elements analyzed, 0 fail WCAG AAPASS
Analyzes text contrast against the actual rendered page, including background images, gradients, and overlays that CSS-based tools cannot detect.
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| Element | Ratio | Required | FG | BG | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| h1 Search for books, fi… | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h2 More to explore | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| h3 Site shopping prefer… | 21.00:1 | 3.0:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| title AbeBooks | Shop for … | 21.00:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| a Skip to main content | 21.00:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| span AbeBooks.com | 20.12:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FAFAFA | Pass |
| span Search | 21.00:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| span USD | 21.00:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| span Site shopping prefer… | 21.00:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| a Sign in | 21.00:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| a My Account | 21.00:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| span Basket | 21.00:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| a Help | 21.00:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| span Menu | 21.00:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| span Find | 21.00:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| a My Account | 21.00:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| a My Purchases | 21.00:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| a Sign Off | 21.00:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| a Advanced Search | 21.00:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | Pass |
| a Browse Collections | 21.00:1 | 4.5:1 | #000000 | #FFFFFF | 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.
ALighthouse Accessibility AuditsScore 91/100 — 4 failing, 25 passedPASS
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.
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 |
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Shop With Us div#footer-container > div#site-links > div#footer-col1 > h4#footer-shop-header |
These are opportunities to improve keyboard navigation in your application.
Contrast
Low-contrast text is difficult or impossible for many users to read. Link text that is discernible improves the experience for users with low vision. Learn how to make links distinguishable.
Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.
| Failing Elements |
|---|
Terms and Conditions div#footer-container > div#footer-legal > span.small > a |
These are opportunities to improve the legibility of your content.
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.abenav-belt-right > ul#account-nav > li > a#basket |
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.
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 |
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See the books div.ListCarouselG-text-item > div.PromoCarouselGallery > div.PromoCarouselGallery-cta > a.Link |
Shop now div.PromoI-container > div.PromoI-content > div.PromoI-cta > a.Link |
More div.PromoI-container > div.PromoI-content > div.PromoI-cta > a.Link |
Shop books div.PromoCardA > div.PromoCardA-content > div.PromoCardA-cta > a.Link |
Shop used books div.PromoCardA > div.PromoCardA-content > div.PromoCardA-cta > a.Link |
Start saving div.PromoCardA > div.PromoCardA-content > div.PromoCardA-cta > a.Link |
Discover rare books div.PromoCardA > div.PromoCardA-content > div.PromoCardA-cta > a.Link |
Meet some sellers div.PromoCardG > div.PromoCardG-content > div.PromoCardG-cta > a.Link |
Browse art & collectibles div.PromoCardG > div.PromoCardG-content > div.PromoCardG-cta > a.Link |
Read customer stories div.PromoCardG > div.PromoCardG-content > div.PromoCardG-cta > a.Link |