Improving Your Score

Quick wins and strategies to boost your paw rating.

Want to go from 2 paws to 4 paws? Here are the most impactful things you can do, roughly in order of effort vs. impact.

Quick wins (5 minutes each)

These fixes are small but can bump your score significantly:

Self-assessment checklist

Add HTTPS if you don't have it yetSet your body font size to at least 16pxAdd a proper page title and meta descriptionMake sure links look different from regular textAdd security headers (X-Frame-Options, CSP)

Medium effort (30 minutes each)

These take a bit more work but make a real difference:

Self-assessment checklist

Check all color combinations meet WCAG AA contrast (4.5:1 for text)Add proper heading hierarchy (h1 → h2 → h3, no skipping)Make your site work on mobile (test at 375px wide)Add labels to all form inputsUpdate outdated npm packages

Bigger projects (1-2 hours)

For the biggest score jumps, tackle these:

Self-assessment checklist

Implement consistent spacing (use a 4px or 8px grid)Add proper error states to all formsImplement a Content Security PolicyAdd keyboard navigation support

What to fix first

Start with the critical issues from your report. Then work through warnings. The fix prompts make it easy — just paste them into your AI coding tool and review the changes.

Check out the UI/UX Guide and Security Guide for detailed explanations of each category.

Understanding Your Results

How to read your usability.cat scan report and paw ratings.

Why UI/UX Matters

How good design helps your users and your business — even if you're not a designer.

Improving Your Score

Quick wins (5 minutes each)

Medium effort (30 minutes each)

Bigger projects (1-2 hours)

What to fix first

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