Link text is vague

WCAG 2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context), level A
Moderate
Links and buttons
Automated
Server pass

Why it matters

Screen reader users often pull up a list of all links on a page. A list of ten "Read more" entries is useless.

How to fix it

Make the link say where it goes. If the design needs a short visible label, add the context for screen readers with an aria-label that starts with the visible text.

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<a href="/blog/a11y/">Read more</a>

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<a href="/blog/a11y/">Read more<span class="screen-reader-text"> about accessibility basics</span></a>

Read the W3C guidance: Understanding 2.4.4 Link Purpose (In Context).

Related rules

Linked image has no accessible name (WCAG 2.4.4)
Link has no text (WCAG 2.4.4)
Same link text goes to different places (WCAG 2.4.4)
Link to a file does not say what it is (WCAG 2.4.4)

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