DubBot

DubBot

About DubBot

DubBot is a tool designed for website quality assurance and accessibility monitoring. It scans websites to identify and report issues like broken links, accessibility errors (such as missing alt text on images), spelling mistakes, and Search Engine Optimization (SEO) concerns. The goal of DubBot is to help web teams maintain high-quality, accessible, and functional websites by automating the detection of these common issues.

DubBot also provides reporting tools and dashboards that allow users to track and prioritize issues over time. Some versions offer team collaboration features, so team members can view reports, assign tasks, and track the status of fixes. This helps streamline the process of keeping a website aligned with best practices, compliance standards, and user-friendly design.

Quick Facts

  • If you've used Google Analytics in the past, we are recommending that you use DubBot first as it:
    • Improves User Experience: Identifies broken links, images, and accessibility errors to help reduce bounce rates and boost engagement.
    • Supports SEO Optimization: DubBot detects SEO issues to improve visibility and organic traffic.
    • Accessibility Compliance: Flags accessibility issues to broaden audience reach and improve inclusivity.
    • Data-Driven Prioritization: Allows you to target high-impact pages with quality issues identified by DubBot.
    • Comprehensive Approach: DubBot improves site quality; while providing weekly, monthly or yearly views of key metrics..

Gaining DubBot Access

To gain access to the DubBot platform, each user is required to complete two training sessions.

DubBot Training Required Sessions:

  • Introduction to DubBot
  • Diving into Accessibility

Go to DubBot's Learning Center. After reading through the webpage, use the first link on the page to access training. Once completed fill out the Requesting DubBot Access form.

Understanding DubBot Basics

  1. What is DubBot?
    • DubBot is an automated web crawler that scans your web properties.
    • It identifies issues related to accessibility, broken links, and SEO.
    • Your role as an end user is to review and address the flagged items.
  2. Accessing DubBot
    • Log in to DubBot using https://ku.dubbot.com.
    • Navigate to the DubBot dashboard to view your assigned tasks.

Reviewing Accessibility Issues

  1. Accessibility Checks
    • DubBot scans for accessibility issues based on WCAG guidelines.
    • Common issues include missing alt text, improper heading structure, and color contrast violations.
    • Click on flagged items to view details and suggested fixes.
  2. Prioritization
    • Focus on critical issues first (e.g., missing alt text on important images).
    • Address other issues systematically.

Handling Broken Links

  1. Broken Links Report
    • DubBot identifies broken links (404 errors) on your website.
    • Review the list of broken links and take necessary actions:
      • Update the link if it's still relevant.
      • Remove or redirect broken links
  2. Importance of Fixing Broken Links
    • Broken links negatively impact user experience and SEO.
    • Regularly check for broken links and keep your content up to date.

SEO Insights

  1. SEO Checks
    • DubBot analyzes your content for SEO best practices.
    • Pay attention to meta tags, keyword usage, and page titles.
    • Optimize your content to improve search engine rankings.

Additional Resources

  1. Learning Center
    • Explore DubBot's Learning Center for tutorials and quizzes.
    • Brush up on accessibility, SEO, and web governance.
  2. Support
    • Need assistance? Contact our Web Services Team by emailing webservices@ku.edu.
    • We're here to help you succeed!

Remember, DubBot is your ally in maintaining a high-quality web presence. Happy exploring!