Are PDFs hurting your website’s accessibility?

Illustration of a laptop with a document labeled "PDF" emerging from the screen, and a red downward arrow indicating a file download.

PDFs (Portable Document Format) are widely used for sharing content on websites, often seen as a convenient and universal format. However, whilst they work across different software, hardware, and operating systems, they frequently create accessibility barriers and result in poor user experiences. Whilst PDFs can be made accessible, they require extra effort. More often than […]

The importance of landmarks for screen reader users

Big Ben and the Palace of Westminster next to the River Thames at dusk, with Westminster Bridge in the foreground — a clear, recognisable London landmark.

Why Landmarks Matter Landmarks help screen reader users navigate a webpage more efficiently by providing structural regions such as headers, navigation, and main content. Despite their importance, landmarks are often underutilised, leading to frustrating experiences for blind and visually impaired users who rely on assistive technology. Using <section> Instead of <div> for Landmarks Many developers […]