When creating a website, it’s extremely important to keep accessibility in mind, in particular for users with visual impairments.
Why?
Well, first of all, it’s a matter of ethics and legal compliance — an accessible website allows visually impaired people to participate actively in society. Additionally, if users with impairments can’t access important information on your website, they can sue you for discrimination.
But those are not the only reasons why web accessibility is important. A fully accessible website will allow you to access a larger audience, improve your brand reputation, and even maximize your SEO efforts.
So how do you ensure your website is accessible? These are the 10 website accessibility must-haves:
- Have enough color contrast
- Don’t rely on using color for information
- Don’t use text on visual backgrounds
- Allow users to change the font size
- Prioritize important content
- Make sure your website is keyboard friendly
- Use anchor text
- Use alt text and empty alt text if needed
- Choose the appriorporate headings
- Limit the number of ads on your site
Finally, make sure your website is accessible to all devices, including mobile. That way, you won’t exclude any potential customers.
