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Chapter 07 of 07 · 3 lessons · ~32 min

Quality and Launch

Make your page accessible, fix hidden errors, and launch your portfolio online.

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HTML Accessibility Basics: Alt Text, Labels and More Simple HTML habits that make your sites usable by everyone, including people using screen readers or keyboards. Coming soon
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How to Validate HTML and Fix Common Errors How to find hidden mistakes in your HTML before your clients do. Coming soon
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Build a Portfolio Website With HTML (Step by Step) How to put everything from this course together into one real page. Coming soon

Chapter practice task

Test, validate and publish your portfolio

  1. Run every page through the W3C validator and fix all errors.
  2. Check alt text, labels, heading order and keyboard navigation on each page.
  3. Run a Lighthouse audit and fix anything under Accessibility and SEO.
  4. Upload your site to GitHub Pages or Netlify.
  5. Share the live link with a friend and ask them to try it on their phone.

By the end of this chapter

  • Your pages pass the HTML validator
  • Your site works with a keyboard and a screen reader
  • Your portfolio is live on the internet with a real link

Quick answers for this chapter

Does Google penalize HTML errors?

Small errors usually don’t hurt rankings, but broken structure can hurt how your page displays and how accessible it is.

Is accessibility only for blind users?

No. It helps people with low vision, motor issues, temporary injuries and anyone on a slow phone.

Where can I host my portfolio for free?

GitHub Pages and Netlify both host static HTML sites for free.