Avoid "Read More" Links
"Read more" links are a bad web habit you should shake. There are places where using such a link makes sense, but in general, avoid them. Instead, link an existing word or phrase.
Instead of this:
Do this:
The second approach is more readable, more natural. Adding read more links disrupts the flow without adding anything significant. Such links are also an accessibility issue, since a visitor using an audible browser will encounter multiple links that are labeled the same thing but go to different places.
Digital Accessibility Resources
- George Mason University - Assistive Technology Initiative (ATI) - Accessibility Resources and Tools
- ADA.gov Fact Sheet - New Rule on the Accessibility of Web Content and Mobile Apps Provided by State and Local Governments
- Section508.gov - Article: Content Creation: Authoring Meaningful Alternative Text
- Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1
- Section508.gov - Download ANDI - Accessible Name & Description Inspector Tool
- Section508.gov - Creating Accessible PDFs
- George Mason University - Assistive Technology Initiative (ATI) - Creating Accessible Documents
- Adobe - What is an Accessible PDF?
- George Mason University - Assistive Technology Initiative (ATI) - Digital Content Accessibility Action Plan
- George Mason University - Assistive Technology Initiative (ATI) - ICT Accessibility Standards
- George Mason University - Assistive Technology Initiative (ATI) - Document Accessibility Fundamentals Course
- George Mason University - Assistive Technology Initiative (ATI) - Trusted Tester for Web Fundamentals Course
- W3C - Introduction to Accessibility
- An alt Text Decision Tree

