An accessible website works for everyone, including people with disabilities. Beyond being the right thing to do, accessibility widens your audience and helps SEO. Start with our guide on this topic.
Why accessibility matters
A significant share of customers have visual, motor or hearing needs. An accessible site serves them – and often delivers a cleaner experience for all visitors.
Practical basics
Use sufficient colour contrast, descriptive alt text, keyboard-friendly navigation and clear labels. These changes are usually simple and benefit every user.
Accessibility and SEO overlap
Many accessibility practices – alt text, clear structure, descriptive links – also help Google understand your site. Doing right by people pays off in rankings too. See also our affordable web design insights.
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| Practice | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Colour contrast | Readable for all |
| Alt text | Works for screen readers + SEO |
| Keyboard navigation | Usable without a mouse |
| Clear labels | Easier forms |
Why accessibility matters
A significant share of customers have visual, motor or hearing needs. An accessible site serves them and usually delivers a cleaner experience for everyone.
Accessibility and SEO overlap
Many accessibility practices, like alt text, clear structure and descriptive links, also help Google understand your site. Doing right by people pays off in rankings.
Key Takeaways
- Accessibility widens your audience.
- Use contrast, alt text and keyboard nav.
- Many fixes are simple and benefit all users.
- Accessibility and SEO reinforce each other.
Albert Tung Chun Yee
Albert Tung Chun Yee is a Malaysian-based Web Developer, Senior Technical SEO Specialist, and Marketing Consultant. Based out of Batu Caves, Selangor, he actively builds, optimizes, and scales digital platforms to drive traffic and revenue