Missing Page Title Check

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Missing Page Title Check

Description

The “Missing Page Title Check” evaluates whether the webpage contains no <title> element as opposed to the supposed one.

Example outcome

I noticed that this webpage does not have a title - it is missing the <title> element.

Impact

Visual Impairments: The title is typically the first thing announced by assistive tech.
Cognitive Disabilities: Page titles help maintain orientation, especially in multitasking or tab-heavy environments.
All: Browsers display the title in tabs, bookmarks, and history.

Fixes

To address missing <title> elements:

Locate the <head> element.
Add a <title> with meaningful and descriptive text.

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