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· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.
SCORE
48
GRADE
F
FIX
7
REVIEW
5
PASS
1
INFO
0
Checks
13
1 PASS 5 REVIEW 7 FIX
F
Heading Hierarchy
Action
111 headings, 13 skip(s)
FIX
111 headings, 13 skip(s)
Info::
Single H1 present
Warning::
Heading level skipped: H2 → H5 (missing H3)
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
Warning::
Heading level skipped: H1 → H5 (missing H2)
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
Warning::
Heading level skipped: H3 → H5 (missing H4)
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
Warning::
Heading level skipped: H2 → H5 (missing H3)
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
Warning::
Heading level skipped: H2 → H5 (missing H3)
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
Warning::
Heading level skipped: H2 → H5 (missing H3)
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
Warning::
Heading level skipped: H2 → H5 (missing H3)
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
Warning::
Heading level skipped: H3 → H5 (missing H4)
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
Warning::
Heading level skipped: H3 → H5 (missing H4)
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
Warning::
Heading level skipped: H3 → H5 (missing H4)
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
Warning::
Heading level skipped: H3 → H5 (missing H4)
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
Warning::
Heading level skipped: H3 → H5 (missing H4)
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
Warning::
Heading level skipped: H2 → H5 (missing H3)
Skipping heading levels breaks the document outline. Screen readers may interpret missing levels as structural errors.
  • H5 Will India hand over Hasina?
  • H5 El Niño may return, raising concerns over rising heat in Bangladesh
  • H5 ‘We still hope a solution on the reforms will arise out of parliament’
  • H2 Main navigation
  • H2 Footer
  • H5 Seven parliament galleries named after Bir Sreshthos skipped
  • H5 Opposition MPs blast WASA water quality, irrigation disruptions and rising crime
  • H5 BSF returns two Bangladeshi teens after border detention in Panchagarh
  • H5 Rajshahi man dies of heatstroke while waiting in fuel queue
  • H1 No overcapacity, forced labour in apparel sector
  • H5 A "dangerous" AI model just fell into the wrong hands skipped
  • H5 Rancon, Mitsubishi form JV to make vehicles in Bangladesh
  • H5 Govt open to opposition plan on fuel situation: PM
  • H5 Biman eyes big fleet expansion, targets 47 aircraft by FY 2034-35
  • H5 Between memory and mirage: The many lives of Vladimir Nabokov
  • H5 Analysis / ‘Gupto’: The adjective that took on a life of its own
  • H5 Why must MPs get offices in upazila parishads?
  • H5 The fog over US-Iran peace talks
  • H5 Nutritional literacy can reduce healthcare costs in Bangladesh
  • H5 How poor governance broke Bangladesh's immunisation model
  • H2 Spotlight
  • H3 Chokehold on the poor tightens
  • H3 Explainer / Will India hand over Hasina?
  • H5 What the government can really do for returnee women migrants skipped
  • H5 Hurt sentiments and majoritarian politics: South Asia’s crisis of secularism
  • H5 Simple steps to tackle problems without feeling stressed
  • H5 Next Step / Women entrepreneurs could power Bangladesh’s renewable energy transition
  • H2 Opinion
  • H5 When a cartoon becomes a crime, again skipped
  • H6 Saving ourselves through Earth Day
  • H6 IMF-World Bank Spring meetings 2026 reveal limits of multilateralism in turbulent times
  • H6 Fifty seats for women, but who will they really represent?
  • H6 West Bengal poll politics tests the limits of Dhaka-Delhi reset process
  • H2 Business
  • H5 Rancon Auto, Mitsubishi form JV to make vehicles in Bangladesh skipped
  • H6 Global and energy shocks to weigh on Bangladesh economy
  • H6 Banglalink, SpaceX seek nod for satellite-to-mobile trial
  • H6 RMG order flow hit by energy worries
  • H6 Inflation to stay at 8.6% in FY27, above BB target
  • H2 Sports
  • H5 Archer, Burger help Rajasthan beat Lucknow in IPL skipped
  • H6 Germany’s Gnabry confirms he will miss World Cup
  • H6 ‘Beauty’ of pitch puzzle awaits series decider
  • H6 BCL / North Zone seize control as Pritom, Akbar hammer tons
  • H6 Chattogram City FC earn promotion to BFL at first try
  • H2 Entertainment
  • H5 Alif Alauddin unveils fourth album skipped
  • H6 Warfaze-inspired Zippo lighters launched in Bangladesh
  • H6 Most TV dramas feel similar these days: Richie Solaiman
  • H6 ‘Michael’ set for Bangladesh release, awaiting approval
  • H6 Aranyak to stage ‘Rarang’ on May Day
  • H2 Feature
  • H3 Expert advice on detecting and managing PCOS in young women
  • H5 Food for thought / The dangerous escape of emotional eating skipped
  • H5 New research challenges long-held childhood obesity theory
  • H3 #Literature / Why Gopal Bhar continues to charm children and adults alike
  • H5 Essay / When fanfiction swapped out fans for publishing deals skipped
  • H5 Star Youth / The blue-hair narrative and the art of meaning
  • H3 Teep trends show tradition can be fashion-forward and fun
  • H5 Stylish sarees and blouses that shine beyond just Pahela Baishakh skipped
  • H5 The timeless beauty of Bengali Alta and traditional glass bangles
  • H3 Bangla folktales: Stories of wisdom, wit and wonder
  • H5 Roots and rules: The folk games of Bangladesh skipped
  • H5 Riddles and rhymes that reveal the past
  • H3 News From Your Area
  • H4 Govt clears purchase of 1.75 lakh tonnes of fuel oil
  • H4 Missed targets: NBR needs Tk 2.6 lakh crore by June to avoid shortfall
  • H4 How Trump’s tariffs have failed the US economy
  • H4 Fuel price hikes feed inflation but ease subsidy burden
  • H4 The price of subsidised delay
  • H4 The lost magic of textbooks and why it matters
  • H4 Maleka Khan: A guardian of memory
  • H4 Can sluice gates fix the haor waterlogging crisis?
  • H4 However it ends, the Iran war will change the world
  • H4 The Delta paradox: Prosperity and plunder in late medieval Bengal
  • H5 Watch / Will India hand over Hasina?
  • H5 Interview / ‘We still hope a solution on the reforms will arise out of parliament’
  • H2 In Case You Missed It
  • H3 Chasing European dream, fraught with danger
  • H5 Fuel price hike lays bare stress on economy skipped
  • H5 Solar-powered factories weather energy disruption
  • H5 Back, again, to the cycle of broken promises?
  • H5 How the US naval blockade can accelerate multipolar global order
  • H5 Caught between arsenic and salinity
  • H5 Govt, IMF at odds over spending on polls pledges
  • H5 Business Plus / Can wind power emerge as a pillar in the energy mix?
  • H5 Abuse, exploitation haunt women migrant workers
  • H5 RMG exports brace for a gathering storm
  • H5 Tk 506cr new unit remains idle for lack of manpower at Neurosciences Hospital
  • H5 Bank Resolution Act, 2026: Doors open for ex‑owners to reclaim banks
  • H5 Business Plus / Is WTO losing its way?
  • H2 In Pictures
  • H5 Today's Gallery (2026.04.20) skipped
  • H5 Today's Gallery (2026.04.19)
  • H5 Today's Gallery (2026.04.18)
  • H5 Today's Gallery (2026.04.23)
  • H5 Today's Gallery (2026.04.22)
  • H5 Today's Gallery (2026.04.21)
  • H5 Today's Gallery (2026.04.17)
  • H5 Today's Gallery (2026.04.16)
  • H5 Today's Gallery (2026.04.14)
  • H5 Today's Gallery (2026.04.23)
  • H5 Today's Gallery (2026.04.22)
  • H5 Today's Gallery (2026.04.21)
  • H5 Today's Gallery (2026.04.20)
  • H5 Today's Gallery (2026.04.19)
  • H5 Today's Gallery (2026.04.18)
  • H5 Today's Gallery (2026.04.17)
  • H5 Today's Gallery (2026.04.16)
  • H5 Today's Gallery (2026.04.14)
  • H2 Footer

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

F
Favicon & Branding
Action
1 icon(s) detected
FIX
1 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::
No apple-touch-icon detected
iOS devices use this when users add your site to their home screen. Add <link rel='apple-touch-icon' sizes='180x180' href='/apple-touch-icon.png'>.
✗ favicon.ico Missing
✓ PNG Icons Present
✗ Apple Touch Missing
✗ SVG Favicon Missing
✗ Manifest Icons Missing
✗ Multiple Sizes Missing
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::
3 navigation landmark(s) detected
Breadcrumbs
Search
Skip Link Skip link detected
Labeled Navigation 3 <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
Alt Text Quality
46 of 70 images have issues
REVIEW
46 of 70 images have issues
Warning::
46 image(s) with filename as alt text
Info::
5 decorative image(s) correctly marked
Info::
19 image(s) with good alt text
70 images 19 good alt text 5 decorative 46 generic
IssueCount
filename46 image(s)
B
Form Accessibility
2 of 4 controls have issues
REVIEW
2 of 4 controls have issues
Warning::
2 control(s) rely on placeholder only
Placeholder text disappears on focus and is not a reliable label.
Got: <input type="text" name="t">; <input type="text" name="t">
Info::
2 control(s) properly labeled
4 controls
2 labeled
2 placeholder only
0 unlabeled
ControlTypeLabelMethod
#divisionselectSelect divisionaria-label
#districtselectSelect districtaria-label
ttext(Search With Daily Star)placeholder only
ttext(Search With Daily Star)placeholder only

Placeholder text disappears on focus and is not a reliable label.

<input type="text" name="t">; <input type="text" name="t">

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

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
Info::
Homepage link present on 404 page
404 Page Quality ✓ Custom 404 Page
Status Code HTTP 404 ✓Page Title 404 | The Daily Star ✓Custom Styling ✓Navigation ✗Homepage Link ✓Search Form ✗
B
Color Contrast (Screenshot)
20 text elements analyzed, 0 fail WCAG AA
REVIEW

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

20 pass 3 pass AA only
Show all checked elements (20)
ElementRatioRequiredFGBGResult
h2 Main navigation21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 Footer21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h2 Footer21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
h3 News From Your Area21.00:13.0:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
title The Daily Star - Ban…4.70:14.5:1
#000000
#E92028
Pass
a Skip to main content4.70:14.5:1
#000000
#E92028
Pass
div Thursday, Apri…4.70:14.5:1
#000000
#E92028
Pass
a Will India hand over…21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
a El Niño may return,…21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
a ‘We still hope a s…21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
span বাংলা21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
a News21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
a Politics21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
a Governance21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
a Crime and Justice21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
a Accidents and Fires21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
a Technology21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
a Education21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
a Healthcare21.00:14.5:1
#000000
#FFFFFF
Pass
a Environment21.00:14.5:1
#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.

C
Lighthouse Accessibility Audits
Action
Score 79/100 — 6 failing, 22 passed
REVIEW
79

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

Each ARIA `role` supports a specific subset of `aria-*` attributes. Mismatching these invalidates the `aria-*` attributes. Learn how to match ARIA attributes to their roles.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
Editor's Pick div.columns > ul#most-popular-tabs-994575189 > li.flex-1 > a

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
Copyright: Any unauthorized use or reproduction of The Daily Star content for c… div.region > div#block-swallow-copyrightblock--2 > div.copyright > p.mt-4

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
A "dangerous" AI model just fell into the wrong hands div.columns > div.card > div.card-content > h5.card-title
What the government can really do for returnee women migrants div.grid > div.card > div.card-content > h5.card-title
When a cartoon becomes a crime, again div.flex-grow > div.card > div.card-content > h5.card-title
Rancon Auto, Mitsubishi form JV to make vehicles in Bangladesh div.flex-grow > div.card > div.card-content > h5.card-title
Archer, Burger help Rajasthan beat Lucknow in IPL div.flex-grow > div.card > div.card-content > h5.card-title
Alif Alauddin unveils fourth album div.flex-grow > div.card > div.card-content > h5.card-title
Food for thought / The dangerous escape of emotional eating div.news-item > div.card > div.card-content > h5.card-title
Essay / When fanfiction swapped out fans for publishing deals div.news-item > div.card > div.card-content > h5.card-title
Stylish sarees and blouses that shine beyond just Pahela Baishakh div.news-item > div.card > div.card-content > h5.card-title
Roots and rules: The folk games of Bangladesh div.news-item > div.card > div.card-content > h5.card-title
Fuel price hike lays bare stress on economy div.col-span-12 > div.card > div.card-content > h5.card-title
Today's Gallery (2026.04.23) div.swiper-slide > div.card > div.card-content > h5.card-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.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
div.column > div.flex > div.lg:hidden > a.headar-icon div.column > div.flex > div.lg:hidden > a.headar-icon
div.column > div.flex > div.lg:hidden > a.headar-icon div.column > div.flex > div.lg:hidden > a.headar-icon
div.row > div.columns > div.bg-gray_1 > a div.row > div.columns > div.bg-gray_1 > a
div#block-swallow-socialmediablock > div.social-media > div.flex > a div#block-swallow-socialmediablock > div.social-media > div.flex > a
div#block-swallow-socialmediablock > div.social-media > div.flex > a div#block-swallow-socialmediablock > div.social-media > div.flex > a
div#block-swallow-socialmediablock > div.social-media > div.flex > a div#block-swallow-socialmediablock > div.social-media > div.flex > a
div#block-swallow-socialmediablock > div.social-media > div.flex > a div#block-swallow-socialmediablock > div.social-media > div.flex > a
div#block-swallow-socialmediablock > div.social-media > div.flex > a div#block-swallow-socialmediablock > div.social-media > div.flex > a
div.region > div#block-swallow-stickyfooteradblock > div#dsspHS > a#closeHB div.region > div#block-swallow-stickyfooteradblock > div#dsspHS > a#closeHB

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

Users do not expect a page to refresh automatically, and doing so will move focus back to the top of the page. This may create a frustrating or confusing experience. Learn more about the refresh meta tag.

Why this matters

Informational: a Permissions-Policy directive showing feature -> allowed origins.

Source: MDN Permissions-Policy

Failing Elements
head > meta head > meta

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.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
Today's Gallery (2026.04.23) div.card > div.card-content > h5.card-title > a
Go to slide 1 div.column > div.swiper-container > div.swiper-pagination > span.swiper-pagination-bullet
Go to slide 2 div.column > div.swiper-container > div.swiper-pagination > span.swiper-pagination-bullet
Go to slide 3 div.column > div.swiper-container > div.swiper-pagination > span.swiper-pagination-bullet
Go to slide 4 div.column > div.swiper-container > div.swiper-pagination > span.swiper-pagination-bullet
Go to slide 5 div.column > div.swiper-container > div.swiper-pagination > span.swiper-pagination-bullet
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These items highlight common accessibility best practices.

○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-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
●`[user-scalable="no"]` is not used in the `<meta name="viewport">` element and the `[maximum-scale]` attribute is not less than 5.
●Select elements have associated label elements.
●`button`, `link`, and `menuitem` elements have accessible names
●ARIA attributes are used as specified for the element's role
●Elements use only permitted ARIA attributes
●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
●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
●Document has a main landmark.
●Deprecated ARIA roles were not used
●ARIA IDs are unique
○`[accesskey]` values are unique
○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
○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
○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
○Form elements have associated labels
○Links are distinguishable without relying on color.
○`<object>` elements have alternate text
○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.
○Uses ARIA roles only on compatible elements
○Image elements do not have `[alt]` attributes that are redundant text.
○Identical links have the same purpose.
○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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Landmark Structure
6 landmarks
PASS
6 landmarks
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<main> landmark present
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3 <nav> landmark(s) found
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All <nav> elements are properly labeled
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Skip navigation link present
Page Structure — as a screen reader sees it
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