Several links on the site, particularly in the footer and navigation menu, are empty (<a href="#">), causing confusion for users trying to navigate the site. These links don’t lead anywhere and can mislead users into thinking they are interactive elements.
User impacts
Follow the links for additional information on user impairments:
- Vision impairment (external link, opens in a new tab)
- Cognitive impairment (external link, opens in a new tab)
- Motor impairment (external link, opens in a new tab)
WCAG violation(s)
WCAG 2.4.4: Link Purpose (A) (external link, opens in a new tab)
Remediation
Remove or replace empty links with either a valid destination URL.