To make a website accessible, it’s important to follow standards and best practices in terms of UX, WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines), structure, etc. This enables everyone, even those with disabilities, to navigate easily and interact seamlessly.
1-Compliance with accessibility standards (WCAG) for a top-notch feed:
These international references define the criteria to be followed to make a site super accessible to everyone, especially people with disabilities.
2-Organize your site clearly and logically:
To make your site’s content attractive and easy to navigate, it’s essential to organize it with hierarchical headings (H1, H2…) and simple, coherent menus. This will make navigation intuitive, especially for those using screen readers.
3- Add alternative text (alt attributes) to images:
To improve your website’s SEO and accessibility, every photo needs to be described so that everyone can see what it is.
4- Offer alternatives to audio and video content:
Add stylish subtitles for your videos, cool transcriptions for your podcasts and funky voice descriptions for your moving images to make this content accessible to deaf, hard-of-hearing or blind people.
5-Ensure top-notch keyboard navigation:
Too cool, some people can’t use a mouse and navigate solely with the keyboard, which is why it’s essential that all site functions are accessible via keyboard keys (tab, enter, etc.).
6-Opt for bright colors:
That is, those that provide contrast between text and background, which will boost legibility for people with sight problems or color blindness.
7-Opt for stylish, changeable fonts :
Choose clean typography, without too many frills, so that followers can enlarge the text without the style being altered.
8- Don’t forget accessibility testing:
You can use tools like Wave or Axe, but you can also carry out manual tests and listen to feedback from users with disabilities to identify and resolve any concerns.
9- Bring in the pros or check out the situation:
To ensure top-notch accessibility, it’s often necessary to call in the pros to carry out a complete audit and suggest concrete improvements…
By following these principles, you can enhance your platform’s performance, ensure maximum inclusivity, and deliver a smoother user experience helping you reach a broader audience.
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