Web Accessibility

A truly effective website is one that everyone can use. Web accessibility makes sure your site is easy to navigate, understand, and use for all visitors, including those with disabilities. Whether someone has a visual, auditory, motor, or cognitive impairment—or just a temporary limitation—an accessible website removes barriers and creates a better experience for everyone.

Why accessibility matters

Accessibility isn’t just about compliance—it’s about inclusivity. Millions of people rely on assistive technologies to browse the web, and a site that isn’t designed with accessibility in mind can exclude potential customers. 

A well-structured, accessible website improves usability for everyone, leading to higher engagement, better SEO performance, and a broader reach for your business. Additionally, ensuring compliance with accessibility standards like WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) can help protect your business from legal risks.

The business benefits of accessibility

An accessible website is good for both users and your bottom line. By making your website usable for everyone, you:

Expand your audience – Reach more customers, including those who rely on assistive technologies.

Improve SEO & performance – Many accessibility best practices, such as proper heading structures, alt text, and keyboard navigation, also enhance search engine rankings.

Enhance user experience – A clear, well-designed site benefits all users, leading to higher engagement and conversions.

Meet legal requirements – Reduce the risk of lawsuits and ensure compliance with accessibility regulations.

My Accessibility Services

I specialise in creating websites and web applications interfaces that are both beautifully designed and fully accessible. Whether you need a new website built with accessibility in mind, standards compliant web application interface design or an audit of your existing site to identify and fix accessibility issues, I can help. My services include:

Accessible website development – Designing and developing websites that meet WCAG standards and provide an inclusive user experience.

Accessible UI design – WCAG standards compliant User Interface design for web applications.

Website accessibility audits – Evaluating your current site for accessibility barriers and providing actionable recommendations for improvement. Learn more about accessibility audits.

Ongoing accessibility support – Ensuring your website remains compliant and user-friendly as your content and features evolve.

By prioritising accessibility, you’re not just making your website more usable—you’re creating a welcoming, inclusive experience for every visitor.

Let’s make the web a place where everyone can engage with your content. Get in touch today to discuss how I can help!

24% of the UK population have a disability

Your business could be turning away every fifth customer if your website has accessibility barriers.

96% of websites have accessibility errors

Revealed in a 2024 analysis of the top 1,000,000 websites, averaging 56.8 errors per homepage.

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