Accessibility
What is ARIA?
ARIA is a set of HTML attributes that improve accessibility of interactive elements for assistive technologies.
ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) is a W3C specification that adds HTML attributes to make web applications more accessible.
Examples
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aria-label: Provides an accessible name - ●
aria-hidden: Hides an element from screen readers - ●
role: Defines an element's role
SEO Impact
ARIA doesn't directly affect SEO, but improves accessibility which is a quality factor for Google.
Related Terms
What Does A11y Mean?
A11y is the abbreviation for 'accessibility' (11 letters between a and y). It's the set of practices to make a site usable by everyone.
What is Alt Text (Alternative Text)?
Alt text is an HTML attribute that describes an image for screen readers and search engines.
What is Alt Text?
Alt text is an HTML attribute describing an image for screen readers and search engines.
What are the WCAG Standards?
WCAG are international web accessibility guidelines ensuring a site is usable by everyone.