Accessibility

Why buttons, links and images need understandable names

Accessible names, labels and alternative text explained through practical store examples.

You can see and use a search button while a screen reader still cannot name it. The visible icon alone may not communicate the control’s purpose to assistive technology.

Why this happens

Buttons and links need meaningful accessible names. Form fields need connected labels, while meaningful images need appropriate alternative text.

What StoreVigil can observe

StoreVigil checks selected technical foundations and can mark a suitable button, link or image directly in page context.

What merchants can do

This does not replace a complete WCAG audit or testing with disabled people. It gives theme and agency teams a concrete place to start and recheck.