Free Accessibility Check
Scan for common accessibility issues that affect usability and compliance.
How does your site compare?
97.4% of home pages have detectable WCAG failures. Sites that fix accessibility issues see 15% more organic traffic on average.
Based on automated accessibility scans of common HTML-level issues. Note: automated tools catch about 30-40% of accessibility issues — manual testing is also recommended.
Your site has good alt text coverage, labeled form inputs, proper heading hierarchy, ARIA landmarks, and a language attribute.
How to fix this
Add alt text to images, label form inputs, use semantic HTML, and maintain proper heading hierarchy.
- 1Add descriptive alt text to all meaningful images. Use alt="" for purely decorative images.
- 2Associate every form input with a <label> element using the for/id pattern, or use aria-label.
- 3Use semantic HTML5 elements: <header>, <nav>, <main>, <footer>, <aside> instead of generic <div>s.
- 4Maintain heading hierarchy: one H1 per page, then H2, H3, etc. Don't skip levels.
- 5Add lang="en" (or appropriate language) to your <html> tag.
- 6Use descriptive link text instead of "click here" or "read more" — links should make sense out of context.
- 7Ensure sufficient color contrast (4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large text).
Quick tips by platform
WordPress: Use the WP Accessibility plugin for quick fixes. Always fill in the alt text field when uploading images.
Wix: Wix has a built-in Accessibility Wizard (Settings → Accessibility). Use it to scan and fix common issues.
Squarespace: Always add alt text via image settings. Squarespace templates use semantic HTML by default.
Shopify: Add alt text to all product images in the media library. Use an accessible theme from the Theme Store.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does web accessibility matter?
About 16% of the world's population has a disability. Accessible websites reach more customers, improve SEO (screen readers need the same signals Google uses), and reduce legal risk from ADA/WCAG compliance lawsuits.
What is WCAG?
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) are the international standard for web accessibility. Level AA conformance is the most common legal requirement. Key principles: Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, Robust.
What are alt attributes?
Alt attributes provide text descriptions of images for screen reader users and when images fail to load. Every meaningful image should have descriptive alt text. Decorative images should use alt="" (empty).
What are ARIA landmarks?
ARIA landmarks (or semantic HTML5 elements like <main>, <nav>, <header>, <footer>) define page regions. Screen reader users can jump between landmarks to navigate efficiently instead of reading everything linearly.
Can I get sued for an inaccessible website?
Yes. ADA lawsuits targeting inaccessible websites have increased significantly. Businesses of all sizes have been targeted. Proactive accessibility improvements are far cheaper than legal defense.
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