Accessibility Audits
Accessibility isn't just a legal checkbox—it's a fundamental part of building a great website. 42crawl includes a comprehensive accessibility auditor that checks your pages against WCAG 2.1 Level A and AA guidelines, ensuring your site is usable by everyone.
Why Accessibility is Your Secret SEO Weapon
Many people think accessibility and technical SEO are separate, but they are actually two sides of the same coin. Both want to understand what a page is about without "seeing" it like a human. This is also vital for generative engine optimization.
- Broader Reach: An accessible site opens your business to the 15% of the world's population with some form of disability.
- SEO Boost: Accessibility best practices (like proper heading hierarchy and descriptive alt text) are also core SEO signals. Read more in our post on Accessibility as an SEO Weapon.
- Better UX for All: High color contrast and clear navigation help every user.
- Legal Safety: Avoid the risk of ADA or EAA lawsuits by proactively meeting international standards.
The 4 Principles of WCAG
42crawl organizes its checks into the four pillars of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG):
1. Perceivable
Can users see or hear your content?
- Example checks: Image alt text, color contrast ratios, and captions for video content.
2. Operable
Can users navigate your site easily?
- Example checks: Keyboard-only navigation, clear "focus" states, and avoiding flashing content.
3. Understandable
Is your site easy to use and follow?
- Example checks: Clear language identification, consistent menus, and helpful form labels.
4. Robust
Does your site work with assistive technology?
- Example checks: Valid HTML structure, proper use of ARIA roles, and compatibility with modern screen readers.
Using the Accessibility Report in 42crawl
After your SEO crawler finishes its run, head to the Accessibility tab in your dashboard.
Your Accessibility Score
We provide an overall score from 0-100. For a professional site, you should always aim for a 90 or higher. This score also influences your overall GEO optimization readiness.
Quick Wins
We highlight the "Quick Wins"—fixes that are easy to implement but have a massive impact, like fixing a missing lang attribute or adding labels to your buttons.
Deep-Dive Analysis
For every issue found, 42crawl gives you:
- The Standard: Exactly which WCAG guideline is being violated.
- Severity: Whether it's a critical baseline issue (Level A) or a recommended improvement (Level AA).
- How to Fix: Actionable instructions and "Before/After" code examples.
- Affected Pages: A complete list of every URL where the issue was detected.
By following these guides and monitoring your Core Web Vitals, you can move your site toward Full AA Compliance and build a better web for everyone.