Nibbler Alpha Launch

On Friday 11th September Silktide launched the alpha of Nibbler, a free web site testing tool for anyone to use! If your a blogger, webmaster, designer, developer or an end user you should give Nibbler a try.

Nibbler produces simple and concise reports about tests run on the site; tests include but are not limited to Links, Headings, Images, W3C and URL Format. Each test shows you the pages that failed as well as recommendations for improving them. For example are the site’s link generic and meaningless (click here), are it’s images clearly described for blind users or are it’s URLs too complex and lengthy to be unmemorable. Every site can be improved . . .

But of course there is always One, some sites are fantastic. A high scoring site can publicise their brilliance with a badge. This badge will auto update and make sure everyone knows how great your site is.

I’m one of three developers currently involved in developing this application. Please send us your comments, suggestions, complaints and praise!