Review of StumbleUpon

StumbleUpon Reviewed 10 Aug 2009 · Average score 60%

Summary

Labels seem to be missing everywhere although when using a text browser it is possible to navigate and use the site successfully. Alt tags cannot be added when linking sites which show a thumbnail, although it is possible to add titles. Tags for the categories obviously do not show which are the most popular in a text only layout. Small text can be zoomed and colour contrasts are good.

Detailed Results

# Test Outcome Notes
1 Login, Signup and Other Forms Accessible 33% No labels sitewide which can cause problems for screenreader users. A ReCaptcha system is used which attempts to be accessible and offers an audio alternative, yet both the audio and visual form may cause difficulties for some users.
2 Image ALT Attributes 0% Critical images on this site do not have text alternatives. This may cause screenreader users to have a different understanding of the content.
3 Link Target Definitions 100% All links, including images which would otherwise be ambiguous, have titles to uniquely identify them.
4 Frame Titles and Layout 67% No frames which can be disorientating for screen-readers, are used in the design. However, some iframes are used.
5 Removal of Stylesheet 67% The page is still understandable and functional when it is viewed as a linear document, with no styles.
6 Audio/Video Features 0% N/A - This service bookmarks websites you visit. The videos and images are links to other sites and do not have alt attributes just titles.
7 Video/animations - audio descriptions 0% N/A - This service bookmarks websites you visit. The videos and images are links to other sites and do not have alt attributes just titles.
8 Appropriate use of Tables 67% Some tables are used, and do not have headings.
9 Tab Orderings Correct and Logical 33% Captcha gets focus AFTER the submit button, on the signup form. On the main page, tab ordering is more logical.
10 Page Functionality with Keyboard 100% The website is fully accessible without the use of a mouse.
11 Accessibility of Text Editors 100% Defaults to a plain textbox with the option of using FCK Editor.
12 Appropriate Feedback with Forms 100% The product provides suitable feedback when the user performs an action.
13 Contrast and Colour Check 67% No contrast issues.
14 Page Integrity when Zooming 100% The website maintains the layout and usability of all critical areas perfectly when zoomed.
15 Text size, style, blinking elements and Readability 67% The majority of text on the site is size ten, which is readable but may be uncomfortable for some. Sans-serif fonts are used, and there is no flashing or blinking content.