In plain English
If the same function shows up in different places, give it the same name and icon each time. A cart that is “Cart” on the header, “Bag” on the product page, and “Basket” in the footer makes people wonder whether those are three different things. This rule says: same function, same label, everywhere.
Who this is for
- Screen-reader users, who recognise a control by its consistent announced name.
- People with cognitive differences, for whom inconsistent naming is confusing.
- Everyone, who moves faster when things are named predictably.
How to check and fix it yourself
List your recurring functions (cart, search, account, wishlist) and check the label, icon, and alt text are identical wherever each appears. Standardise on one:
Cart: "Cart" (same icon + alt) in header, product page, footer. ✓
Search: "Search" everywhere, not "Find" in some places. ✓Where we can help
Naming drift is common once multiple apps and templates are involved. We compare how recurring features are labelled across your store and flag inconsistencies. It is a quick fix on the common failures list.