If you’ve ever built a blog, you probably know how tricky web accessibility can be. Buttons not working right, menus getting stuck, screen readers skipping important stuff — it gets frustrating. Many bloggers want to fix their websites but don’t know where to start. That’s where Silktide comes in. It helps fix these issues — automatically!
TLDR: Making your blog more accessible just got way easier
Silktide is a web tool that scans your website for accessibility issues. It points out missing ARIA roles and any broken interactive elements. Bloggers love it because it’s fast, super easy to use, and saves hours of manual work. Best of all, it makes your blog better for everyone — especially people using screen readers or keyboards to browse.
What are ARIA roles and why do they matter?
ARIA stands for Accessible Rich Internet Applications. That’s a fancy way of saying it helps screen readers understand what’s on your site. For example, they help tell whether something is a button, a menu, or a form field. Without ARIA roles, a screen reader might just say “clickable item,” and that’s confusing!
Here’s why ARIA roles are crucial:
- Improved navigation for users with disabilities
- Better labeling of buttons, links, and forms
- Fewer frustrations for screen reader users
- Legal compliance for accessibility laws
But tracking down every missing role manually is tough. Especially when you’re running a blog alone or as a hobby.
Enter Silktide: Your automatic accessibility helper
Silktide is a platform that checks websites for all kinds of issues — broken links, slow pages, and yes, accessibility problems. One of its coolest features is its ability to spot where ARIA roles are missing. It also finds interactive elements that don’t work right, like:
- Buttons without labels
- Links that do nothing when clicked
- Form fields without accessible instructions
Silktide doesn’t just point out the problems — it tells you why they matter and how to fix them. That’s a lifesaver for bloggers who don’t speak fluent “web developer.”
How bloggers used Silktide to take action
Let’s talk about real bloggers who used Silktide to level up their accessibility game. Here are a few cool use cases:
Case 1: Maria the food blogger
Maria runs a recipe blog. She had no idea her “Print Recipe” button was invisible to screen readers. Silktide flagged it in seconds, showing her that it was missing an ARIA role. With one line of code, she added role="button" and made it accessible to everyone.
Case 2: James the travel writer
James had interactive maps and calendars on his site. But screen reader users couldn’t use them at all. Silktide found over 30 interactive elements with no keyboard support. James used Silktide’s guides to make each one keyboard-friendly. High five, James!
Case 3: Sam and the video blog
Sam created video tutorials. But the “Play” and “Pause” buttons weren’t labeled right. Silktide helped identify that they lacked accessible names. In less than an hour, Sam corrected every one of them. Users on assistive tech noticed — and thanked him!
What bloggers loved about Silktide
Many bloggers who used Silktide had little to no coding experience. But they still managed to make big improvements. Here’s what they said they loved:
- Automatic scans — no guesswork
- Simple explanations with screenshots
- Step-by-step fixes for non-coders
- Instant feedback once they made changes
It’s like having an accessibility expert in your browser, guiding you through each fix with a smile.
Fixing interactive elements? Silktide makes it fun
One big win was how Silktide handled broken interactions. If you had a dropdown menu that wouldn’t open with a keyboard, Silktide flagged it with big red warnings. Then it explained:
“This dropdown does not respond to keyboard input. Add keyboard focus and ARIA roles to support all users.”
Bloggers said these little instructions made a HUGE difference. Even tricky elements like sliders and tabs became easy to fix.
How It Works: A Simple Walkthrough
Want to know how bloggers actually use Silktide? Here’s a quick step-by-step:
- Go to Silktide.com
- Enter your blog’s URL
- Silktide scans your site in seconds
- Review the accessibility report
- Follow the suggested steps — with code samples!
You don’t need a degree in web development. If you can copy and paste, you can improve accessibility with Silktide.
Why this matters even more today
Accessibility isn’t just a nice-to-have — it’s a must. In many countries, websites are required by law to be accessible. That includes blogs! But even if it weren’t required, making your content available to all people is just the right thing to do.
Every time a blogger adds an ARIA role or fixes a button, someone out there has a better experience. It can be the difference between enjoying your site or giving up and leaving it forever.
Silktide isn’t just a tool — it’s a sidekick
A lot of bloggers started out with fear. “Accessibility sounds hard,” they said. But once they got started with Silktide, things clicked. It turned big, scary tasks into bite-sized wins.
And here’s the best part — as your blog grows, Silktide keeps working. It alerts you whenever new issues pop up. It’s like having a robot assistant that truly cares about your readers.
Ready to fix your blog?
If you’re a blogger who wants to do a little better — or even a lot — Silktide is worth checking out. It’s fast, friendly, and super easy to use. Most bloggers fixed their biggest issues in just a few hours.
So next time you hit *publish*, know that your website is not just readable — it’s readable by everyone.
And that… is how you make the web a better place, one blog at a time.
