Quick Reference
Element Code: AC-028
Issue: Linked images lack alt text, making link purpose unclear
Impact: Screen readers cannot describe linked image destination
Fix: Add alt text describing the link destination
Detection: axe DevTools, WAVE, accessibility audits
What Is This Issue?
When an image is the only content of a link, its alt text becomes the link text. Without alt text, screen readers announce only "link" or "image" with no indication of where the link goes.
Why This Matters for Your Website
This is both an accessibility violation and an SEO issue. Descriptive link text helps both users and search engines understand link purpose.
How to Fix This Issue
- Add descriptive alt: Describe where the link goes
- Example: alt="Visit our product catalog" not alt="image"
Tools for Detection
- axe DevTools: Flags missing alt on linked images
TL;DR (The Simple Version)
Your linked images have no alt text. Add alt text that describes where the link goes, like "Visit our blog" instead of just "image" or empty alt.
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