WDD Page Audit Form - Whispering Dog Design

WDD Client Web Compliance Audit

Use this form when auditing customer websites for ADA Compliance. Complete this form for each page you review.

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Client Name(Required)

Website URL(Required)

WDD Auditor Name(Required)

Date(Required)

MM slash DD slash YYYY

Web Page Specific URL(Required)

Web Page Name(Required)

Audit Type(Required)

First Audit Existing Page

Second/Re-Audit Existing Page

New Page Checklist

Page Content

Page title clearly describes the page

✔ The browser tab title should explain the page.

Yes

Not Applicable on this page

Content is understandable

✔ Text should be clear and simple.

Yes

Not Applicable on this page

No flashing or distracting content

✔ Avoid flashing animations or moving content that could trigger seizures.

Yes

Not Applicable on this page

Page Content Notes/Actions Taken

If notable action was taken beyond ensuring compliance listed above, please document…

Images & Graphics

Alt text on all informational images

✔ All informational images have alt text ✔ Alt text describes the image clearly (1 short sentence) ✔ SEO Bonus – copy alt text to Description ✔ SEO Bonus – ensure File Name (Title) is beneficially named

Yes

Not Applicable on this page

SEO Bonus Action – Alt text copied to Description

✔ Not required for compliance but helps with SEO – if complex image, add additional copy (use chat to increase SEO if needed)

Yes

Not Applicable on this page

SEO Bonus Action – Descriptive file names included

✔ Name Image Files Properly (Fast SEO Bonus) ✔ Bad: IMG_9383.jpg. Good: hunt-lumber-pressure-treated-lumber.jpg. ✔ SEO value + accessibility context.

Yes

Not Applicable on this page

Empty alt on all decorative images

✔ Decorative images such as lines, dividers, background textures, decorative flourishes, stock leaf images should not have ANYTHING in the alt text field in the media library

Yes

Not Applicable on this page

Image with text have proper alt text

✔ If the image has words inside it, the alt text must include that text. Example: Image: graphic that says “Spring Sale – 20% Off Feed” Alt text: Spring Sale – 20 percent off livestock feed

Yes

Not Applicable on this page

Linked images describe the action

✔ ex: “Leave a Google review”)

Yes

Not Applicable on this page

Images & Graphics Notes/Actions Taken

If notable action was taken beyond ensuring compliance listed above, please document…

Color & Readability

Body text has sufficient contrast

✔ Text must be easy to read against the background.

Yes

Not Applicable on this page

Buttons & links have high contrast

✔ Text placed on top of images must be easy to read. Add: a dark overlay, a background box behind text, or stronger text color contrast

Yes

Not Applicable on this page

Text on images is readable

✔ Text must be easy to read against the background.

Yes

Not Applicable on this page

No info relies on color alone

✔ Example problem: “Required fields are marked in red.” add asterisk etc

Yes

Not Applicable on this page

Color and Readability Notes/Actions Taken

If notable action was taken beyond ensuring compliance listed above, please document…

Page Structure and Headings

Only one H1 on page

✔ Each page should have one main heading.

Yes

Not Applicable on this page

Headings follow logical order

✔ (H1→H2→H3)

Yes

Not Applicable on this page

Headings describe content

✔ Headings should explain what the section contains.

Yes

Not Applicable on this page

Headings are not used only for style

✔ Headings should organize content, not just make text bigger.

Yes

Not Applicable on this page

Structure & Headings Notes/Actions Taken

If notable action was taken beyond ensuring compliance listed above, please document…

Links & Buttons

Links describe destination

✔ Links should tell users where they will go.

Yes

Not Applicable on this page

Buttons clearly state action

✔ Buttons should clearly explain what they do

Yes

Not Applicable on this page

Links are visually identifiable

✔ Users should easily recognize links.

Yes

Not Applicable on this page

Links & Buttons Notes/Actions Taken

If notable action was taken beyond ensuring compliance listed above, please document…

Forms

All form fields have labels

✔ Every form input must have a label.

Yes

Not Applicable on this page

Required fields clearly indicated

✔ Users must know which fields are required.

Yes

Not Applicable on this page

Error messages are understandable

✔ If a form error occurs, users should know what to fix.

Yes

Not Applicable on this page

Forms do not rely on placeholders

✔ Placeholder text inside fields should not be the only instructions. Add visible labels outside the field.

Yes

Not Applicable on this page

Forms Notes/Actions Taken

If notable action was taken beyond ensuring compliance listed above, please document…

Navigation

Navigation is consistent across site

✔ Menus should stay the same across pages.

Yes

Not Applicable on this page

Menu items are clear

✔ Menu labels should clearly describe the page.

Yes

Not Applicable on this page

Dropdown menus are easy to use

✔ Dropdowns open easily without precise mouse movement.

Yes

Not Applicable on this page

Icons have labels

✔ Icons should not stand alone.

Yes

Not Applicable on this page

Navigation Notes/Actions Taken

If notable action was taken beyond ensuring compliance listed above, please document…

Video & Audio

Videos have captions

✔ Video content must include captions.

Yes

Not Applicable on this page

Audio has transcripts

✔ Audio-only content must include a transcript.

Yes

Not Applicable on this page

Videos do not autoplay with sound

✔ Videos should not start automatically with sound.

Yes

Not Applicable on this page

Video & Audio Notes/Actions Taken

If notable action was taken beyond ensuring compliance listed above, please document…

Documents

PDFs are accessible

✔ Linked PDFs must be accessible or replaced with HTML.

Yes

Not Applicable on this page

Important information exists on the page

✔ Critical information should not exist only in a PDF.

Yes

Not Applicable on this page

Document Notes/Actions Taken

If notable action was taken beyond ensuring compliance listed above, please document…

Keyboard Accessibility

Links can be reached with TAB

✔ Users must be able to navigate links using the keyboard.

Yes

Not Applicable on this page

Form fields reachable by keyboard

✔ All form inputs should be reachable using TAB.

Yes

Not Applicable on this page

Focus indicator visible

✔ When tabbing through the page, a visible outline should appear.

Yes

Not Applicable on this page

Keyboard Accessibility Notes/Actions Taken

If notable action was taken beyond ensuring compliance listed above, please document…