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· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.
SCORE
59
GRADE
D
FIX
5
REVIEW
5
PASS
3
INFO
0
Checks
13
3 PASS 5 REVIEW 5 FIX
D
Heading Hierarchy
Action
103 headings, 2 skip(s)
FIX
103 headings, 2 skip(s)
Critical::
No H1 heading found
Every page should have one H1 that describes the page content.
Warning::
Heading level skipped: H2 → H4 (missing H3)
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
Warning::
Heading level skipped: H2 → H4 (missing H3)
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
  • H2 What We’re Loving Now
  • H3 5 Retro Gardening Hacks That Still Work—From Eggshell Planters to Coffee Grounds
  • H3 Our Favorite Cottagecore Picks From Ruggable
  • H3 Grow Lettuce for Fresh Greens All Season
  • H3 A Guide to the Folklectic Design Trend
  • H3 Easy Upgrades That Make Your Garden Look High-End
  • H2 Make Your House a Home
  • H3 7 Country Kitchens That Feel Perfect for Spring—and What Makes Them Work
  • H3 Details That Make Your Laundry Room Look High-End
  • H3 3 Details That Make Your Living Room Look High-End
  • H3 Make Outdoor Spaces Look High-End With This Change
  • H3 Classic English Design Elements Making a Comeback
  • H2 Our Latest Recipes
  • H3 This Bright, Bubbly French Lemonade Feels Fancy (But Takes Minutes)
  • H3 How to Make the Most of Your Farmers’ Market Haul
  • H3 Light and Fresh Spring Pasta Recipes
  • H3 How to Make Cucumber Collins
  • H3 7 Savory Ways to Use Lemons This Spring
  • H2 Here’s Proof That Now is the Best Time to Go Antiquing!
  • H3 5 Antique Styles Making a Major Comeback in 2026
  • H3 10 Antiques Everyone Will Want in 2026
  • H3 7 Antique Collectibles That Make Great Hobbies
  • H3 8 Antiques That’ll Take You Back to Grandma’s
  • H3 Country Living is Headed to DOLLYWOOD and We Want YOU to Join Us!
  • H2 Instant exhale
  • H4 For a breath of fresh air delivered daily, get the Country Living newsletter. skipped
  • H2 Welcome to Country Living
  • H2 Meet the Team
  • H4 Rachel Hardage Barrett skipped
  • H4 Katie Bowlby
  • H4 Sarah Zlotnick
  • H4 Jennifer Kopf
  • H4 Anna Logan
  • H4 Charlyne Mattox
  • H4 Terri Robertson
  • H4 Beth Branch
  • H4 Madoline Markham Koonce
  • H4 Amy Mitchell
  • H4 Maribeth B Jones
  • H4 Kate Phillips
  • H2 Get Your Hands in the Dirt This Spring
  • H3 6 Plants to Fertilize Right Now
  • H3 6 Flowers to Plant Now for Summer Blooms
  • H3 Most Gardeners Plant Tomatoes Too Early
  • H3 Does Boiling Water Really Kill Weeds?
  • H2 Bird-watching
  • H3 How to Attract More Hummingbirds to Your Yard
  • H3 Do Hummingbirds Really Love Red?
  • H3 The Secret to Bringing Orioles to Your Yard
  • H3 4 Surefire Ways to Attract Bluebirds to Your Yard
  • H2 Tips for Thrifting
  • H3 Thrift Store Finds You Should Never Buy and Why
  • H3 The Antiques Lover’s Guide to Selling Antiques
  • H3 Secrets to Shopping Estate Sales, According to Pros
  • H3 What Historic American Girl Dolls Would Thrift
  • H2 Small Town Travel
  • H3 5 Small Towns to Travel to This Spring
  • H3 Coastal Meets Country in This Tiny Florida Town
  • H3 The Everything-Else Guide to Round Top, Texas
  • H3 Local Flavor Reigns in This Lowcountry Town
  • H2 Decorating Ideas
  • H3 The British Living Room Formula, Explained
  • H3 How to Make Your Small Kitchen Live Larger
  • H3 5 Vintage Furniture Pieces You Won’t Regret Buying
  • H3 How to Make Your Kitchen Look High-End
  • H3 5 Simple Tricks to Make Your Kitchen Feel New
  • H3 These 5 Choices Can Make or Break Your Kitchen
  • H3 6 Items to Remove From Your Living Room
  • H3 7 Spring Front Porch Ideas Full of Charm
  • H3 One Trick That Makes Your Kitchen Feel Like Spring
  • H3 Lace Is Back—Why It’s Trending Again in 2026
  • H3 How to Maximize Space in Your Living Room
  • H3 How to Add Soul to a Newly Built Home
  • H2 Quotes to Inspire
  • H3 120 Best Friend Quotes to Share with Your BFF
  • H3 It’s a Marvelous Night for a Moon Quote
  • H3 61 Happiness Quotes to Inspire a More Joyful Life
  • H3 140 Clever Birthday Instagram Captions
  • H2 Gifts with Country Charm
  • H3 The Women in Your Life Deserve Only the Best Gifts
  • H3 51 On-Trend Gifts for Even the Pickiest Teens
  • H3 40 Trendy, Wife-Approved Gifts She'll Love
  • H3 These Popular Gifts Are All Under $10 on Amazon
  • H2 House Tours
  • H3 This Dreamy Riverfront Cottage Brings the Lure of the Low Country
  • H3 A Quaint Cape Cod Cottage Renovation
  • H3 The Cutest Mother-Daughter Cape Cod Cottages
  • H3 Peek Inside This Charming New England Cottage
  • H3 This Charm-Packed Cottage Proves Less is More
  • H3 Love Country Design? These Are the 100 Names Defining It in 2026
  • H2 Everyone's Talking About...
  • H3 New Season of ‘Farmer Wants a Wife’ Includes Twist
  • H3 Fans React to Riley Green’s Acting Debut
  • H3 The Best LEGO Sets Under $20
  • H3 The Best LEGO Deals
  • H3 Ella Langley Surprises Fans with New Duet
  • H3 See Photos from ‘Landman’ Red Carpet Event
  • H3 The Most Cat-Friendly Dog Breeds
  • H3 Sweet and Thoughtful Baby Shower Gifts
  • H3 21 Best Beach Reads to Pack for Vacation
  • H3 Country Singer Thanks Kelly Clarkson for Cover
  • H3 Reba McEntire Is Going to Be a Grandma
  • H3 50 Gallons of Paint Transformed This 1800s Home

Every page should have one H1 that describes the page content.

Why this matters

No H1 means screen-reader users can't identify the page's primary topic, and Google's content-extraction degrades.

Learn more ▾

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.

Why this matters

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

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

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: #000000
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::
2 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 2 <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.
B
Landmark Structure
6 landmarks
REVIEW
6 landmarks
Info::
<main> landmark present
Info::
2 <nav> landmark(s) found
Warning::
1 of 2 <nav> elements are unlabeled
Multiple navigations need aria-label to distinguish them for screen readers.
Info::
No banner (header) 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.
Page Structure — as a screen reader sees it
BANNER (missing!) NAV MAIN CONTENTINFO footer

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

B
Alt Text Quality
5 of 127 images have issues
REVIEW
5 of 127 images have issues
Warning::
5 image(s) with generic alt text
Info::
2 image(s) with alt text over 125 characters
Info::
3 decorative image(s) correctly marked
Info::
117 image(s) with good alt text
127 images 117 good alt text 3 decorative 5 generic
IssueCount
generic5 image(s)
too long2 image(s)
C
Favicon & Branding
Action
3 icon(s) detected
REVIEW
3 icon(s) detected
Info::
favicon.ico present at site root
Info::
HTML icon links detected
Info::
Apple touch icon present
✓ favicon.ico Present
✓ PNG Icons Present
✓ Apple Touch Present
✗ SVG Favicon Missing
✗ Manifest Icons Missing
✗ Multiple Sizes Missing
C
Color Contrast (Screenshot)
Action
20 text elements analyzed, 6 fail WCAG AA
REVIEW

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

14 pass 6 fail WCAG AA 3 pass AA only
a Kids & Pets
2.04:1
#000000
on
#434225
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold · over background image/gradient
a Design Ideas
1.57:1
#000000
on
#2E3118
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold
a Real Estate
1.61:1
#000000
on
#35311D
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold · over background image/gradient
a Remodeling & Renovation
2.62:1
#000000
on
#4C524B
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold
a Crafts & DIY Projects
3.61:1
#000000
on
#796054
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · mid-page · over background image/gradient
a Shopping Guides
2.53:1
#000000
on
#6A453A
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · mid-page · over background image/gradient

4 contrast failures on background images/gradients

These failures are invisible to CSS-based accessibility tools like Lighthouse. The text may be fine on a solid background, but fails when rendered over an image or gradient.

Show all checked elements (20)
ElementRatioRequiredFGBGResult
h2 Instant exhale20.03:13.0:1
#000000
#FFF9ED
Pass
h2 Welcome to Country L…20.03:13.0:1
#000000
#FFF9ED
Pass
h2 Meet the Team20.03:13.0:1
#000000
#FFF9ED
Pass
title Country Decor, Craft…20.03:14.5:1
#000000
#FFF9ED
Pass
span Search21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
a Subscribe21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
a My Bookmarks21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
a Member Exclusives21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
a Country Life21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
a Holiday & Entertaini…21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
a Food & Drinks6.63:14.5:1
#000000
#8E937F
Pass
a Kids & Pets2.04:14.5:1
#000000
#434225
Fail
a Design Ideas1.57:14.5:1
#000000
#2E3118
Fail
a Real Estate1.61:14.5:1
#000000
#35311D
Fail
a Remodeling & Renovat…2.62:14.5:1
#000000
#4C524B
Fail
a Gardening6.30:14.5:1
#000000
#A3877A
Pass
a Home Maintenance5.23:14.5:1
#000000
#95796D
Pass
a Crafts & DIY Project…3.61:14.5:1
#000000
#796054
Fail
a Country Living Shop7.48:14.5:1
#000000
#B4938A
Pass
a Shopping Guides2.53:14.5:1
#000000
#6A453A
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+
Form Accessibility
All 2 controls labeled
PASS
All 2 controls labeled
Info::
2 control(s) properly labeled
2 controls
2 labeled
0 placeholder only
0 unlabeled
ControlTypeLabelMethod
#global-nav-search-input-inputtextSearchfor/id
#EmailemailEmail*for/id
A
404 Error Page
HTTP 404, custom page
PASS
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
Info::
Search form present on 404 page
404 Page Quality ✓ Custom 404 Page
Status Code HTTP 404 ✓Page Title 404 | Country Living ✓Custom Styling ✓Navigation ✓Homepage Link ✓Search Form ✓
A+
Lighthouse Accessibility Audits
Score 95/100 — 3 failing, 27 passed
PASS
95

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.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
For a breath of fresh air delivered daily, get the Country Living newsletter. section > div.css-13jdokf > div.css-131rjty > h4.css-lpoxe3
Rachel Hardage Barrett div.e12m17u14 > div.css-1k7u9s2 > a.css-ytumd6 > h4.css-1y7xbt9

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.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
div.css-0 > div.css-1c1c7xx > div.css-gasy32 > a.css-4x9e3m div.css-0 > div.css-1c1c7xx > div.css-gasy32 > a.css-4x9e3m

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.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
YOUR PRIVACY CHOICES: OPT OUT OF SALE/TARGETED ADS footer.footer > div.css-1ss7lvu > div.css-5tjtfu > a.do-not-sell-button
○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.
●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
●Background and foreground colors have a sufficient contrast ratio
●Document has a `<title>` element
●`<frame>` or `<iframe>` elements have a title
●`<html>` element has a `[lang]` attribute
●`<html>` element has a valid value for its `[lang]` attribute
●Links are distinguishable without relying on color.
●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.
●Document has a main landmark.
●Deprecated ARIA roles were not used
●Uses ARIA roles only on compatible elements
●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
○ARIA IDs are unique
○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
○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.
○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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