What Are Empty Links?
Empty links are <a> tags with no visible text, no aria-label, no title, and no image with alt text inside them.
Why Empty Links Are a Problem
Screen readers announce them as links but cannot tell the user where the link goes. Search engines use anchor text to understand linked pages — empty links waste that signal.
Common Causes
- Icon-only links without aria-labels
- Image links where the image has no alt text
- JavaScript elements wrapped in empty anchors
How RankNibbler Checks This
RankNibbler checks every anchor tag for visible text, aria-label, title, or image alt text. Links missing all of these are flagged in the Accessibility tab.
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