WordPress fix guide
Fix Missing or vague link text on WordPress
Link purpose should be clear from text alone where possible.
This page ties the generic issue to how it usually shows up in WordPress markup and tooling, then walks you through a fix and verification loop.
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Main issue guide: Missing or vague link text →
At a glance
Instructional
The link alone should still make sense when read out of line.
Where this comes from on WordPress
Themes, plugins, and block output—fix the template or block once so every page using it improves.
What this issue means
Examples
Replace “read more” with “read more about return policy”. Ensure adjacent context is programmatically associated if design requires it.
How to fix on WordPress
Excerpt “read more” links should include the post title in visually hidden or visible text.
How to fix
Make link purpose clear from link text plus immediate programmatic context when needed.
Avoid repeated identical labels that point to different destinations.
Common mistakes on WordPress
- Fixing only one page while the pattern lives in a shared template.
- Caching plugins serving old HTML after fixes.
How to verify the fix
- In wp-admin, open the page on the front-end; use keyboard only through the fixed region.
- If you use a builder, re-publish/clear cache so changes appear.
- Rerun the public scan on the same URL and compare the report link.
Related: 2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context).
Same issue on other platforms
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Next steps
- Run a scan on staging or production.
- Re-read the main issue page for context and WCAG notes.
- WordPress accessibility hub for more platform resources.
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