Accessibility on the Web: Why WCAG Compliance Matters
Build for Everyone. Benefit from Everything.
Web accessibility means making your website usable for people with visual, auditory, motor, and cognitive disabilities. It is the right thing to do -- and it also happens to be great for business.
The Accessibility Opportunity
of the global population lives with a disability
Annual disposable income of people with disabilities
of users with disabilities leave inaccessible websites immediately
ADA web accessibility lawsuits filed in the US in 2024
Accessible vs. Inaccessible Design
See the difference accessibility makes for real users.
Inaccessible Website
- Low contrast text impossible to read
- No alt text on images -- screen readers skip them
- Keyboard users cannot navigate the site
- Form fields have no labels
- Videos have no captions
- Color alone conveys important information
Excludes millions and risks lawsuits
Accessible Website
- High contrast text readable by everyone
- Descriptive alt text for every image
- Full keyboard navigation support
- Clear labels and error messages on forms
- Captions and transcripts for all media
- Multiple visual cues beyond color
Includes everyone and improves SEO
Inaccessible Website
- Low contrast text impossible to read
- No alt text on images -- screen readers skip them
- Keyboard users cannot navigate the site
- Form fields have no labels
- Videos have no captions
- Color alone conveys important information
Excludes millions and risks lawsuits
WCAG Quick Wins You Can Implement Today
Accessibility Benefits Beyond Compliance
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Better SEO Rankings
Accessible websites rank higher because alt text, headings, and semantic HTML are exactly what search engines need.
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Improved Mobile Experience
Accessibility best practices like large tap targets and readable text directly improve mobile usability.
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Wider Audience Reach
1.3 billion people worldwide have a disability. Accessible sites serve this massive market that competitors ignore.
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Legal Protection
ADA lawsuits targeting websites increased 300% since 2018. Compliance protects your business from litigation.
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Make your website accessible to everyone
Every site we build meets WCAG 2.1 AA standards out of the box. Run a free audit to see where your current site stands.
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