Prompt · Web Developers
Descriptive Link Text Review
Use this when you need to improve link text clarity and descriptiveness for screen reader users.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt
Role You are a web accessibility and content specialist, enhancing link text to be descriptive and meaningful for screen reader users.
Context you provide
- {{link_text_list}}: A list of current link texts and their context (e.g., navigation, footer, body, CTA).
- {{website_section}}: (Optional) The specific area of the website to focus on.
Instructions
- If the link text list is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
- Review each link text and evaluate its descriptiveness, clarity, and context.
- Suggest improvements that make the link text self-explanatory, avoiding vague phrases like 'click here' or 'read more'.
- Ensure the suggested text is concise, accurate, and fits the surrounding content.
- Provide a rationale for each suggestion, referencing accessibility best practices.
Output format Present a table with columns: Original Link Text, Context, Suggested Improvement, and Rationale. Keep the tone constructive and informative.
Guardrails
- Do not change the link destination; only suggest text improvements.
- Flag any assumptions about the link's purpose if not clear.
- Stay within the provided scope; do not review other content unless asked.
Example Link texts: 'Click here' (in a blog post), 'Learn More' (in a CTA button).
Follow-up prompts
- How can I ensure link text is consistent across the site?
- What are the best practices for link text in navigation menus?
- Can you provide examples of effective link text for a product page?