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· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.
SCORE
55
GRADE
D
FIX
6
REVIEW
4
PASS
3
INFO
0
Checks
13
3 PASS 4 REVIEW 6 FIX
D
Form Accessibility
Action
7 of 11 controls have issues
FIX
7 of 11 controls have issues
Critical::
2 control(s) without accessible label
Form controls need a <label>, aria-label, or aria-labelledby for screen readers.
Got: <input type="submit">; <input type="submit">
Warning::
5 control(s) rely on placeholder only
Placeholder text disappears on focus and is not a reliable label.
Got: <input type="text" name="firstname" id="firstname-66814d48-6cf0-48d8-b0a4-6941ec393eeb_fsq_hs_form_speak-to-expert-v3-53023773-61ad-44ef-843b-b33dc489eaff66814d48-6cf0-48d8-b0a4-6941ec393eeb">; <input type="text" name="lastname" id="lastname-66814d48-6cf0-48d8-b0a4-6941ec393eeb_fsq_hs_form_speak-to-expert-v3-53023773-61ad-44ef-843b-b33dc489eaff66814d48-6cf0-48d8-b0a4-6941ec393eeb">; <input type="email" name="email" id="email-66814d48-6cf0-48d8-b0a4-6941ec393eeb_fsq_hs_form_speak-to-expert-v3-53023773-61ad-44ef-843b-b33dc489eaff66814d48-6cf0-48d8-b0a4-6941ec393eeb">; <textarea name="how_can_location_help_" id="how_can_location_help_-66814d48-6cf0-48d8-b0a4-6941ec393eeb_fsq_hs_form_speak-to-expert-v3-53023773-61ad-44ef-843b-b33dc489eaff66814d48-6cf0-48d8-b0a4-6941ec393eeb">; <input type="email" name="email" id="email-71cea14a-e9f8-4b6e-92c1-ecc26d2999af_fsq_hs_form_newsletter-e926ccad-5cae-4dce-8aa6-378464d7e2ff71cea14a-e9f8-4b6e-92c1-ecc26d2999af">
Info::
4 control(s) properly labeled
11 controls
4 labeled
5 placeholder only
2 unlabeled
ControlTypeLabelMethod
#search_fieldsearchnone
#LEGAL_CONSENT.subscription_type_356123413-66814d48-6cf0-48d8-b0a4-6941ec393eeb_fsq_hs_form_speak-to-expert-v3-53023773-61ad-44ef-843b-b33dc489eaff66814d48-6cf0-48d8-b0a4-6941ec393eebcheckboxnone
#LEGAL_CONSENT.subscription_type_356123413-71cea14a-e9f8-4b6e-92c1-ecc26d2999af_fsq_hs_form_newsletter-e926ccad-5cae-4dce-8aa6-378464d7e2ff71cea14a-e9f8-4b6e-92c1-ecc26d2999afcheckboxnone
#LEGAL_CONSENT.processing-71cea14a-e9f8-4b6e-92c1-ecc26d2999af_fsq_hs_form_newsletter-e926ccad-5cae-4dce-8aa6-378464d7e2ff71cea14a-e9f8-4b6e-92c1-ecc26d2999afcheckboxnone
#how_can_location_help_-66814d48-6cf0-48d8-b0a4-6941ec393eeb_fsq_hs_form_speak-to-expert-v3-53023773-61ad-44ef-843b-b33dc489eaff66814d48-6cf0-48d8-b0a4-6941ec393eebtextarea(How can our location intelligence help you?)placeholder only
#firstname-66814d48-6cf0-48d8-b0a4-6941ec393eeb_fsq_hs_form_speak-to-expert-v3-53023773-61ad-44ef-843b-b33dc489eaff66814d48-6cf0-48d8-b0a4-6941ec393eebtext(First name*)placeholder only
#email-71cea14a-e9f8-4b6e-92c1-ecc26d2999af_fsq_hs_form_newsletter-e926ccad-5cae-4dce-8aa6-378464d7e2ff71cea14a-e9f8-4b6e-92c1-ecc26d2999afemail(Enter email address...*)placeholder only
#lastname-66814d48-6cf0-48d8-b0a4-6941ec393eeb_fsq_hs_form_speak-to-expert-v3-53023773-61ad-44ef-843b-b33dc489eaff66814d48-6cf0-48d8-b0a4-6941ec393eebtext(Last name*)placeholder only
#email-66814d48-6cf0-48d8-b0a4-6941ec393eeb_fsq_hs_form_speak-to-expert-v3-53023773-61ad-44ef-843b-b33dc489eaff66814d48-6cf0-48d8-b0a4-6941ec393eebemail(Work email*)placeholder only
inputsubmit(none)none
inputsubmit(none)none

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

<input type="submit">; <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="firstname" id="firstname-66814d48-6cf0-48d8-b0a4-6941ec393eeb_fsq_hs_form_speak-to-expert-v3-53023773-61ad-44ef-843b-b33dc489eaff66814d48-6cf0-48d8-b0a4-6941ec393eeb">; <input type="text" name="lastname" id="lastname-66814d48-6cf0-48d8-b0a4-6941ec393eeb_fsq_hs_form_speak-to-expert-v3-53023773-61ad-44ef-843b-b33dc489eaff66814d48-6cf0-48d8-b0a4-6941ec393eeb">; <input type="email" name="email" id="email-66814d48-6cf0-48d8-b0a4-6941ec393eeb_fsq_hs_form_speak-to-expert-v3-53023773-61ad-44ef-843b-b33dc489eaff66814d48-6cf0-48d8-b0a4-6941ec393eeb">; <textarea name="how_can_location_help_" id="how_can_location_help_-66814d48-6cf0-48d8-b0a4-6941ec393eeb_fsq_hs_form_speak-to-expert-v3-53023773-61ad-44ef-843b-b33dc489eaff66814d48-6cf0-48d8-b0a4-6941ec393eeb">; <input type="email" name="email" id="email-71cea14a-e9f8-4b6e-92c1-ecc26d2999af_fsq_hs_form_newsletter-e926ccad-5cae-4dce-8aa6-378464d7e2ff71cea14a-e9f8-4b6e-92c1-ecc26d2999af">

Why this matters

Placeholder-only labels disappear when the user starts typing — they must remember what the field was for.

Learn more

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

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
1 navigation pattern(s)
FIX
1 navigation pattern(s)
Info::
Skip navigation link detected
Info::
1 navigation landmark(s) detected
Info::
Hamburger menu detected (responsive design)
Breadcrumbs
Search
Skip Link Skip link detected
Labeled Navigation 1 <nav> element(s)
Back to Top
Hamburger Menu
Sticky Navigation Cannot reliably detect (CSS-based)
3 of 6 testable patterns navigation patterns detected. Strong navigation UX with multiple discovery paths.
B
Heading Hierarchy
28 headings, 1 skip(s)
REVIEW
28 headings, 1 skip(s)
Warning::
Multiple H1 headings (2 found)
A page should have only one H1. Multiple H1s dilute the document outline.
Warning::
Heading level skipped: H1 → H3 (missing H2)
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
Warning::
1 empty heading(s)
Empty headings appear in the document outline but provide no information.
  • H1 (empty)
  • H1 Connect real-world behavior to business outcomes duplicate H1
  • H3 #1 in location intelligence skipped
  • H3 500%+ with FSQ Attribution
  • H3 Best innovation in mobile & device development for Places API
  • H3 Discover the new standard for marketing measurement
  • H2 The trusted leader in location technology & data
  • H3 Quality at scale
  • H3 Privacy-forward
  • H3 Expertise
  • H3 Flexibility
  • H2 Harness the power of location data
  • H3 Attribution
  • H3 Audience
  • H3 Proximity
  • H3 Spatial Workbench
  • H3 Spatial H3 Hub
  • H3 Spatial Desktop
  • H3 Spatial Studio
  • H3 Movement SDK
  • H3 Places API
  • H3 Open Source
  • H3 Places
  • H4 Jamie Ogus
  • H2 Committed to data privacy
  • H2 Foursquare data, your way
  • H2 Speak to our experts
  • H2 Get the latest from Foursquare

A page should have only one H1. Multiple H1s dilute the document outline.

Why this matters

Multiple H1s blur the page's primary topic — screen-reader users and Google both prefer one H1.

Learn more

HTML5's outline algorithm technically allows multiple H1s within sectioning content, but no browser implements it. In practice: one H1 per page. Use H2-H6 for subsections.

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.

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

Empty headings appear in the document outline but provide no information.

Why this matters

Empty <hN> tags break the document outline — screen-reader users navigating by heading hit dead silence.

Source: WCAG 2.4.6

C
404 Error Page
Action
HTTP 404, custom page
REVIEW
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 Page Title Page not found - Foursquare Custom Styling Navigation Homepage Link Search Form
B
Favicon & Branding
4 icon(s) detected
REVIEW
4 icon(s) detected
Info::
favicon.ico present at site root
Info::
HTML icon links detected
Info::
Apple touch icon present
Info::
Multiple icon sizes detected
favicon.ico Present
PNG Icons Present
Apple Touch Present
SVG Favicon Missing
Manifest Icons Missing
Multiple Sizes Present
C
Color Contrast (Screenshot)
Action
20 text elements analyzed, 13 fail WCAG AA
REVIEW

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

7 pass 13 fail WCAG AA 1 pass AA only
h1 Connect
1.03:1
#000000
on
#000025
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
32px · bottom of viewport
h1 to business outcomes
1.03:1
#000000
on
#000025
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
32px · bottom of viewport
h2 The trusted leader in location technolog…
1.03:1
#000000
on
#000025
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Harness the power of location data
1.03:1
#000000
on
#000025
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h2 Foursquare data, your way
1.03:1
#000000
on
#000025
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
24px · bottom of viewport
h3 #1 in location intelligence
1.03:1
#000000
on
#000025
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 500%+ with FSQ Attribution
1.03:1
#000000
on
#000025
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 Best innovation in mobile & device devel…
1.03:1
#000000
on
#000025
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 Discover the new standard for marketing …
1.03:1
#000000
on
#000025
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
h3 Flexibility
1.03:1
#000000
on
#000025
needs 3.0:1 (large text)
19px · bottom of viewport
span Search
1.03:1
#000000
on
#000025
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold
a Products
1.03:1
#000000
on
#000025
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold
p Marketers
1.00:1
#000025
on
#000025
needs 4.5:1 (normal text)
16px · above the fold
Show all checked elements (20)
ElementRatioRequiredFGBGResult
h1 Connect1.03:13.0:1
#000000
#000025
Fail
h1 to business outcomes1.03:13.0:1
#000000
#000025
Fail
h2 The trusted leader i…1.03:13.0:1
#000000
#000025
Fail
h2 Harness the power of…1.03:13.0:1
#000000
#000025
Fail
h2 Committed to data pr…20.45:13.0:1
#FFFFFF
#000025
Pass
h2 Foursquare data, you…1.03:13.0:1
#000000
#000025
Fail
h2 Speak to our experts20.45:13.0:1
#FFFFFF
#000025
Pass
h3 #1 in location intel…1.03:13.0:1
#000000
#000025
Fail
h3 500%+ with FSQ Attri…1.03:13.0:1
#000000
#000025
Fail
h3 Best innovation in m…1.03:13.0:1
#000000
#000025
Fail
h3 Discover the new sta…1.03:13.0:1
#000000
#000025
Fail
h3 Flexibility1.03:13.0:1
#000000
#000025
Fail
title Location Intelligenc…11.72:14.5:1
#000000
#CEB6FC
Pass
a Skip to content11.72:14.5:1
#000000
#CEB6FC
Pass
span Close11.72:14.5:1
#000000
#CEB6FC
Pass
p Prove TV performance…11.72:14.5:1
#000000
#CEB6FC
Pass
a Download now4.60:14.5:1
#000000
#7C6DA6
Pass
span Search1.03:14.5:1
#000000
#000025
Fail
a Products1.03:14.5:1
#000000
#000025
Fail
p Marketers1.00:14.5:1
#000025
#000025
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+
Landmark Structure
4 landmarks
PASS
4 landmarks
Info::
<main> landmark present
Info::
1 <nav> landmark(s) found
Info::
Skip navigation link present
Page Structure — as a screen reader sees it
BANNER header NAV MAIN CONTENTINFO footer
A
Alt Text Quality
15 of 115 images have issues
PASS
15 of 115 images have issues
Warning::
15 image(s) with generic alt text
Info::
48 decorative image(s) correctly marked
Info::
52 image(s) with good alt text
115 images 52 good alt text 48 decorative 15 generic
IssueCount
generic15 image(s)
A+
Lighthouse Accessibility Audits
Score 95/100 — 2 failing, 29 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
Discover the new standard for marketing measurement div.container > div.media_and_text__body > div.media_and_text__content > h3

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.u-flex-column > div.site-branding > h1.site-title > a div.u-flex-column > div.site-branding > h1.site-title > 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.

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
Input buttons have discernible text.
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
ARIA input fields have accessible names
Elements use only permitted ARIA attributes
Background and foreground colors have a sufficient contrast ratio
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.
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.
Skip links are focusable.
Document has a main landmark.
Deprecated ARIA roles were not used
All heading elements contain content.
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 `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
`<frame>` or `<iframe>` elements have a title
`<html>` element has an `[xml:lang]` attribute with the same base language as the `[lang]` attribute.
`<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.
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>`.
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.
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