?? WCAG in a nutshell – a brief guide to website accessibility! What exactly is WCAG and why is web accessibility so important? In the latest article on our blog, tester Aurelia Kurczyńska from the #solwitteam summarizes the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, explaining how to create websites that are user-friendly for everyone, regardless of limitations or disabilities. ???? Discover how simple changes, such as improving contrast, adding alternative text for images, or enabling keyboard navigation, can significantly enhance user experience. ?? By embracing WCAG guidelines, we not only increase the accessibility of our content but also improve SEO and potentially reach a broader audience! ???? Check out the details here: https://lnkd.in/d2x6KPMk Are your websites already WCAG-compliant? What has been your experience with implementing accessibility in your projects? Let us know in the comments! ?? #WCAG #Accessibility #WebDevelopment #UX #DigitalAccessibility #SEO
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WCAG: Making the Web Accessible for All WCAG stands for Web Content Accessibility Guidelines. It's a set of international standards designed to make the web usable by people with disabilities. Think of it as a blueprint for creating digital experiences that are inclusive and accessible to everyone. By following WCAG, you're ensuring that people with visual, hearing, motor, or cognitive impairments can easily access and interact with your website or app. It's about providing equal opportunities in the digital world. Key principles of WCAG include: Perceivable: Information must be presented in a way that can be perceived by users. Operable: Users must be able to interact with the content. Understandable: Information and the way it is presented must be easy to understand. Robust: Content must be compatible with current and future technologies. The Importance of WCAG Imagine trying to navigate a website that's as confusing as a maze, but without the fun. That's the reality for many people with disabilities. It's time to change that. WCAG, or Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, is our roadmap to a more inclusive digital world. It's about ensuring everyone can experience the internet, regardless of their abilities. From adjusting text size to providing alternative text for images, WCAG helps us build websites that truly work for all. But it's not just about ticking a box. It's about empathy, innovation, and creating exceptional user experiences. By prioritizing accessibility, we're not only fulfilling our ethical duty, but we're also tapping into a massive market and improving our brand reputation. Let's make the web a place where everyone feels welcome. #WCAG #accessibility #inclusion #digitalaccessibility #webdevelopment #UX #UI #design
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Web accessibility is no longer optional—it's essential! It improves #SEO, UX, and facilitates inclusivity. Accessible sites offer better structure, clear navigation, and descriptive alt text, benefiting users and businesses alike. ???? #InclusiveDesign https://hubs.la/Q02XtGh10
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Making your website more accessible can be complex, and often technical, but getting it right is vital. ??? ?? ?? ?? With user experience (UX) and SEO being more closely-linked than ever, optimising for accessibility can have benefits for these areas too… Our SEO strategist and accessibility expert Helen Halfpenny has put together a comprehensive guide to website accessibility testing, complete with all the tools, insights and information you'll ever need! Ready to find out how accessible your website is? https://lnkd.in/eBqZ8Ec4 #accessibility #wcag #w3c #wcagCompliance #UX #UserExperience #SEO #DigitalMarketing
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Imagine building a bridge meant to unite, but watching as half the community stands helpless on the other side. When UX research ignores accessibility, we don’t just create barriers—we deny people the chance to belong. I've had several clients ask for best practices around building out a practice that incorporates people with access needs into their studies, but often times they don't know where to begin. At Dscout, we don't just value these questions, we help you answer them - check out this comprehensive guide to accessible user research, to learn more about how to plan, recruit, conduct and report on accessible user research! I encourage you to keep the conversation going in the comments section and thread your best practices as well. Let's learn as a community to build a more inclusive, accessible and human-centered tomorrow. #dscout #uxr #accessibledesign #accessibilityinresearch #innovation
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A well-done article (& quick to read on this Friday) highlighting 7 simple guidelines to keep in mind when making a site more accessible. An important topic that needs to be taken into account right from the site design phase. Good news: eco-design guidelines often go hand in hand with accessibility guidelines ?? #UX #accessibility #W3C
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Not incorporating accessibility features or functions into UX and UI poses the greatest risk but doing the bare minimum – often a result of a compliance-first approach – is also less than ideal. https://ow.ly/LiOR50SFTS0 iSeatz #marketing #martech #technology
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?? The digital world is constantly evolving, but are we ensuring that everyone can participate? Web accessibility has moved from a niche concern to a core principle for creating inclusive, user-friendly websites. Here are some essential reasons why accessibility matters: ?? Inclusive Design: Accessibility is the digital equivalent of removing physical barriers. It's about ensuring your site is navigable for everyone, from visually impaired users to those with motor disabilities. ?? Business Advantage: Accessible websites not only comply with regulations, but they also improve SEO, strengthen brand reputation, and maximize audience reach by catering to all users. ?? Enhanced Usability: Accessibility features, such as mobile-friendly layouts, keyboard navigation, and clear content structure, benefit everyone—not just those with disabilities. Accessibility isn’t just a requirement, it's an opportunity to create a web that’s open to everyone. Ready to learn more? ?? Check out our blog to dive deeper into practical steps for integrating accessibility into your web development process: https://lnkd.in/d-k4_JHY #WebAccessibility #InclusiveDesign #UX #TechForGood #DigitalInclusion
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Accessibility should never be an afterthought! Some time ago, I had the opportunity to attend an empathy lab. Honestly, it was an eye-opener! Having a firsthand experience of how visually and mobility-impaired people interact with both digital and physical products gave me a fresh perspective on why designing for accessibility isn't just a "nice-to-have"—it's a must. And yeah, apart from the fact that it's a legal requirement, it goes deeper than that. We’re talking about real human experiences. Let me share one moment that really hit home for me. I used a dyslexia simulator to read BBC News... and wow. The frustration, the challenge, the struggle—it suddenly felt so personal. For the first time, I truly understood how some users feel when they interact with products that aren't built with them in mind. Now, think about it: big companies have faced massive fines for neglecting accessibility standards. But beyond the legal stuff, this is about making products that work for everyone—no exceptions. And that brings me to designing for users with mobility issues. This is something we, as designers, must never overlook. Imagine trying to navigate an app or website with limited mobility—how seamless would the experience really be? We have to ensure that every interaction is smooth, regardless of someone's physical abilities. It's about designing with empathy—plain and simple. So, as designers, let’s keep accessibility at the forefront of our work. It’s not just about meeting guidelines, it's about creating experiences that genuinely work for everyone. And if you’re looking to dive deeper, here are some excellent resources to get started: ?? UK Government’s Accessibility Guidelines - https://lnkd.in/ev-X2mWF ?? Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) - https://lnkd.in/exksxRQi Let’s make sure we’re not just ticking boxes—we’re creating something meaningful. See you in the future! #accessibility #design #uxui #linkedin
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What is web accessibility, and why is it important? ?? Web accessibility ensures that everyone, regardless of disability, can access and use your website effectively. ? By considering diverse needs, you create a more user-friendly environment, improving user experience, satisfaction and retention. ??? Meeting accessibility standards isn't just a legal requirement; it's a step towards ensuring equal access to information and services. ?? Designing with accessibility in mind ensures your website remains relevant and usable as technology and user needs evolve. https://lnkd.in/edTG-QhB #webaccessibility #ux #cro
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Creating a website that’s easy for everyone to use, no matter their abilities has always been important. That’s why we’ve put together a simple accessibility testing checklist! In our guide, we break down a few key steps — like checking your HTML to avoid errors that might block screen readers, making sure people can move through every page using just their keyboard, and organizing content so it’s easy to follow. We also cover how to keep a clear focus indicator, so users always know where they are on the page, and why choosing the right contrast can make a big difference for readability. Focus on these essentials in our 6-minute guide to creating a friendly and inclusive online experience — while we continue working on part 2 ?? https://lnkd.in/g-advahy #Accessibilty #AccessibiltyTesting #UX #QA #InclusiveDesign #QualityEngineering #Testing #Guide
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