“Skip to main content” is an accessibility feature that helps people jump past the site’s menu and go straight to the page content.
On Rocketspark websites, this is automatically enabled on all sites. There’s nothing you need to set up, and it can’t be turned off.
Who it helps (and why it matters)
This feature is mainly for people who navigate without a mouse, including:
People who use a keyboard only (for example, using Tab, Shift + Tab, Enter)
People using a screen reader
People with mobility limitations, temporary injuries, or anyone who finds a mouse hard to use
Without “skip to content”, keyboard users often have to tab through the same menu links on every page before they can reach the actual content. That’s slow, frustrating, and exhausting.
With “skip to content”, they can jump straight into the page in one action.
How it works on a Rocketspark site
The “Skip to main content” button is not shown during normal mouse browsing.
It appears when someone uses keyboard navigation (typically when they press Tab near the top of the page).
When activated, it jumps the visitor to the first stack underneath the menu bar.
That means visitors can skip repetitive navigation and land right where the page starts doing its job.
Why you can’t turn it off
Rocketspark keeps this feature on because it’s a simple, proven accessibility improvement that:
Supports WCAG best practices for keyboard access
Makes your site easier to use for people with different needs
Improves overall usability, especially for power users and assistive tech
In short: it’s a tiny feature with a big impact.
Styling the skip link
Even though it’s mostly hidden, styling still matters because keyboard users will see it when it appears.
You can customise what it looks like by editing the button style it uses.
Log into your Rocketspark dashboard
Go to Change design
Go to Button styles
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Edit the button style used for the skip link
This is usually the first button style in the list (for many sites, “Style 1”)
What makes a good skip link style
When someone tabs onto the skip link, it should be obvious and easy to read. Here are practical tips for a strong accessible style:
High contrast between text and background
Clear focus state (so it’s obvious when it’s selected)
Readable size (avoid tiny text)
Comfortable padding (easy to see and activate)
Keep the label clear (Rocketspark handles this text for you)
If your main button style is low contrast or very subtle, consider making the first style more visible, since it’s likely the one this uses.
Learn more about Rocketspark accessibility features:
If you have any questions, please contact support@rocketspark.com