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Accessibility Guide

Carrd Accessibility Guide 2026

Platform-specific accessibility risks, recommended tools, and practical fixes for teams building on Carrd.

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

  1. Step 1

    Add alt text to every image in the image settings

  2. Step 2

    Ensure text has sufficient contrast against backgrounds

  3. Step 3

    Use visible labels on all form fields, not just placeholders

  4. Step 4

    Structure content with a logical heading hierarchy

  5. Step 5

    Test the page with keyboard-only navigation

  6. Step 6

    Run Lighthouse audit and fix flagged issues before publishing

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