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WCAG 2.1

2.4.2 Page Titled

Level A success criterion

Web pages must have descriptive and unique titles.

Why it matters

Page titles help users understand where they are and navigate between tabs or history.

Common violations

  • Missing or empty title tags
  • Duplicate titles across pages
  • Generic titles like "Home" only

Code examples

Bad

<title>Home</title>

Good

<title>Pricing | RatedWithAI</title>

How to fix

Ensure every page sets a descriptive title that reflects the primary content.

Related criteria

2.4.6 Headings and Labels2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context)3.1.1 Language of Page

Related resources

WordPress accessibility guideShopify accessibility guideSquarespace accessibility guide

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