Empty Page Title Check
Description
The “Empty Page Title Check” evaluates whether the webpage contains one non-empty <title> element, placed inside the <head>, providing a meningful description of the page.
Example outcome
I checked that this webpage does not have a title - the <title> element is empty.
Impact
- Visual Impairments: A screen reader announces the title when the page is loaded or when switching between open pages.
- Cognitive Disabilities: The page title is crucial for orientation and context.
- All: Browsers display the title in tabs, bookmarks, and history.
Fixes
To address inappropriate <title> elements:
- Locate the
<title>element. - Add a meaningful and descriptive text to it.