Accessibility is often treated as a final audit, which is exactly why it is so often skipped. Build the basics in from the start and you cover most users, including yourself on a bad-signal day.
Structure and labels first
Use real headings in order, label every form field, and give images meaningful alternative text. This alone makes a site usable with a screen reader and improves SEO as a bonus.
Keyboard and contrast
- Make sure every action works with the keyboard alone.
- Keep a visible focus outline; do not remove it.
- Check colour contrast against the background, especially for muted text.
Test the way people use it
Unplug the mouse and navigate your own site. The friction you feel is the friction your users feel every day.
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Abishek Bimali
Founder & Engineer
Abishek founded SiteCraft Innovation and leads its engineering. He writes about building web and mobile products that hold up in production, for teams in Nepal and abroad.
