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Accessibility means building a website that people can use regardless of how they browse. Some visitors use a keyboard instead of a mouse, some use a screen reader, and others need stronger contrast or larger text. Small choices make a large difference.
Make content readable and navigable
Use real headings in order, clear link text, and enough contrast between text and background. Every image that carries meaning should have helpful alt text, and forms should label each field clearly.
Test with a keyboard, not just a mouse
Tab through your site and check that every link, button, and form field can be reached and used. If focus disappears or a menu cannot be opened by keyboard, visitors will be blocked. Clear menus, covered in creating clear website navigation, help here too.
Keep it usable on every device
Accessibility and mobile usability overlap: large touch targets, readable text, and layouts that adapt all help. Our guide to making a website mobile-friendly covers the mobile side of the same habits.
Conclusion
An accessible site is simply a better-built site. Start with headings, contrast, alt text, and keyboard testing, and fix issues as part of normal maintenance.
Frequently asked questions
What is website accessibility?
It is the practice of making a website usable by people with different abilities, devices, and ways of browsing.
Does accessibility help SEO?
Often yes, because clear headings, alt text, and usable structure also help search engines understand a page.
What is alt text?
A short description of an image, read by screen readers and shown if the image fails to load.
Is accessibility a one-time fix?
No. Every new page, image, and feature should be checked, or old problems will quietly return.
