document-titleserious
Fix document-title axe errors
The document has no useful title, making browser tabs, history, and assistive navigation harder to understand.
Affected users
Screen reader users, keyboard users, and anyone switching between tabs or history entries.
WCAG mapping
2.4.2 Page Titled (A)
Detection
wcagc reports missing, empty, or unhelpful document titles detected by axe-core.
Failing markup
<head><title></title></head>Fixed code
<head><title>Pricing - Example SaaS</title></head>Sources and standards
FAQ
Should every route have a unique title?
Yes. Titles should be concise, distinct, and describe the specific page or task.
Does this matter for SPAs?
Yes. Client-side route changes should also update the document title.
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