Test a website

You can test any website under the following link: Webspeedtest. The solution is also used by Google to assess the quality of a page, which in turn affects search rankings.

Alternatively, GTMetrix a good tool for testing a page. This seems to me to be the most stable testing platform, but it is also difficult to pass all the tests.

During the tests, you can also quickly see whether a website is not only well designed, but also technically clean and barrier-free.

However, the results should always be taken with a grain of salt, as the pages do not always perfectly cover the variety in implementation and sometimes updates are delayed.

You can also test your site locally (as of August 2024):

Chrome

To start a Lighthouse test in Chrome, follow these steps:

1. Open website: Open the website you want to test in Google Chrome.
2. Open developer tools for me: Press F12 on your keyboard, or right-click the page and choose Examine or Examine Item. This will open the developer tools.
3. Switch to the "Lighthouse" tab: In the Developer Tools, you'll see different tabs (such as "Elements", "Console", etc.). Click the Lighthouse tab. If you don't see the tab, you can add it by clicking the plus (+) icon.
4. Setting the Lighthouse Configuration: In the "Lighthouse" tab, you can choose what you want to test, such as performance, best practices, SEO, etc. You can also choose whether you want the test to run as "Mobile" or "Desktop".
5. Start analysis: Once you've made your settings, click "Generate report" or "Create report" to start the Lighthouse test.
6. View result: The test takes a few seconds to minutes, depending on the complexity of the page. After that, you will receive a report with a detailed analysis and suggestions for improvement.

Technically clean

This conclusion from the test results is not necessarily valid, but if a site has a lot of bugs, there is also a high probability that security is not doing very well. It is not uncommon for service providers to make it easy for themselves (for cost reasons) by integrating third-party applications without checking them and having an uninvited guest in the system a short time later and not even noticing it.

You can also check Chrome's developer tools to see who else is reading what you're doing:

1. Open website: Open the website you want to test in Google Chrome.
2. Open developer tools for me: Press F12 on your keyboard, or right-click the page and choose Examine or Examine Item. This will open the developer tools.
3. Click More in the developer tools.
4. Select "More tools" and then "Security" to open the "Security" tab. If the "Security" tab isn't directly available, you may be able to find it by searching in Developer Tools.
5. Reload page or click on a link
6. View result: You will then see a list of external links under "Overview".

Accessibility

The aim of these regulations is to enable all people, regardless of their abilities or disabilities, to have equal access to digital information and services. This is to ensure that no one is excluded or disadvantaged due to barriers in the digital space.

Here are the relevant points:

1. Accessibility Act (BGStG): In Austria, the Accessibility Act forms the legal basis for the barrier-free design of digital content. It stipulates that digital content must be designed in such a way that it is accessible and usable for people with disabilities.
2. Barrier-free Information Technology Ordinance (BITV): Similar to Germany, there is also a regulation in Austria that defines specific requirements for the accessibility of websites and mobile applications. This regulation is based on the international standards of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1.
3. Public bodies: Public bodies in particular, such as public authorities and public sector institutions, are obliged to make their websites and mobile applications accessible. This includes, among other things, information and services that are offered online.
4. Implementation and control: There are mechanisms in place to check the accessibility of websites and mobile applications. Users can report defects, and there are procedures to draw attention to barriers and demand their removal.
5. Private companies: While the main obligations apply to the public sector, there are also provisions that affect private companies, especially if they provide public services or appeal to the general public.

This can be done with Webspeedtest Rudimentary testing.