Accessibility is often treated as a legal checkbox, but a WCAG-compliant website is simply a website that works for more people, including the roughly one in six people worldwide who live with some form of disability.
Start with the basics that break most often
Missing alt text on images, low colour contrast on buttons, and forms that cannot be filled in using a keyboard alone are the three issues that show up on nearly every audit. None of these need a redesign to fix.
Structure your content properly
Screen readers rely on heading tags (H1, H2, H3) to navigate a page. If your headings are chosen for font size rather than structure, assistive technology cannot make sense of the page, no matter how it looks visually.
Test with more than a scanner tool
Automated scanners catch maybe a third of real accessibility issues. Actually tabbing through your site using only a keyboard, or testing with a screen reader, surfaces the problems that tools miss.
Treat it as ongoing, not a one-time fix
Every new page or blog post can reintroduce the same issues. Accessibility checks work best when they are part of your regular website design process, not a one-off audit.
The W3C Web Accessibility Initiative publishes the current WCAG standards in full if you want the technical reference. For a practical audit of your own site, reach out to our team.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is WCAG and why does it matter?
WCAG is the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines standard, and following it makes a website usable by people with disabilities, roughly one in six people worldwide.
Is WCAG compliance legally required?
Requirements vary by country and industry, but many regions increasingly expect digital accessibility as a baseline standard.
What are the most common accessibility issues on websites?
Missing alt text, poor colour contrast, and forms that cannot be completed using a keyboard alone are the most frequent issues.
Can automated tools fully check WCAG compliance?
No, automated scanners catch roughly a third of real issues; manual testing with a keyboard and screen reader catches far more.
How often should a website be checked for accessibility?
Ongoing, since every new page or blog post can reintroduce the same issues that were previously fixed.
Does improving accessibility help SEO too?
Yes, many accessibility improvements like proper heading structure and alt text also benefit search engine understanding of a page.
How much does making a website WCAG compliant cost?
It depends on the size of the site and number of existing issues, so a proper audit should inform the estimate.
Can Teczie Technologies audit my website for accessibility?
Yes, our web design team can review your site for accessibility issues alongside broader design improvements.
