Platform overview
Carrd is a simple one-page website builder. Its minimalist approach means fewer built-in accessibility features, requiring manual attention to basics.
Known accessibility issues
- Images often lack alt text by default
- Low contrast text on image backgrounds
- Form elements without visible labels
- No built-in skip links or landmark regions
Best plugins and tools
- N/A - use manual techniques and browser extensions
- WAVE browser extension
- Lighthouse Accessibility Audit
Step-by-step fix guide
- Step 1
Add alt text to every image in the image settings
- Step 2
Ensure text has sufficient contrast against backgrounds
- Step 3
Use visible labels on all form fields, not just placeholders
- Step 4
Structure content with a logical heading hierarchy
- Step 5
Test the page with keyboard-only navigation
- Step 6
Run Lighthouse audit and fix flagged issues before publishing
Related resources
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