Website Accessibility Basics

Accessibility means making your website easier to use for as many people as possible, including visitors using assistive technology.

A Few Practical Basics

• Use clear headings in a sensible order.
• Keep link text descriptive.
• Avoid uploading images that contain important text as the only way to read something.
• Make sure colour is not the only way information is communicated.
• Keep paragraphs readable and not overly dense.

Why It Matters

• It helps real visitors use the site more easily.
• It improves clarity for everyone, not just disabled users.
• It reduces the risk of confusing or unusable content.

Content Editors Can Help A Lot

Many accessibility improvements come from ordinary content decisions:

• clearer writing;
• better heading structure;
• better image choices;
• cleaner calls to action.

If You Are Unsure

When in doubt, favour clarity over cleverness. Straightforward content is usually easier to understand and easier to navigate.