What is web accessibility?
Web accessibility means your site works for everyone, including people who are blind or partially sighted, who cannot use a mouse, or who process information differently.
Who it is for#
Around one in six people live with some form of disability, and far more hit temporary or situational limits: a broken arm, a bright screen in the sun, a noisy train. Accessible sites serve all of them, and the same qualities (clear structure, readable contrast, keyboard support) make the site better for every visitor and easier for search engines to understand. In many markets it is also a legal requirement.
WCAG in brief#
WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) is the international standard that defines what "accessible" means, at levels A, AA, and AAA. Level AA is the target most laws and contracts reference. It covers things like colour contrast, text alternatives for images, keyboard operability, and a logical heading structure.
The most common issues#
- Images without alt text, so screen readers have nothing to announce
- Low colour contrast that makes text hard to read
- Headings used for their size rather than their order, breaking navigation
- Form fields without labels, so it is unclear what to type where
- Interactions that only work with a mouse
How Weblooks helps#
The accessibility scan checks every page for exactly these issues and separates blockers from advisories. Alt text can be reviewed and edited in bulk from the canvas, and the contrast pass measures every text and background combination. See "Accessibility scanning and colour contrast" for the full walkthrough.