Accessible websites are easier for more people to use, including visitors who rely on keyboards, screen readers, captions, or high-contrast displays. Accessibility also improves clarity and usability for everyone.
Use Clear Structure
Organize pages with descriptive headings, short paragraphs, lists, and meaningful link text. A logical structure helps visitors scan content and allows assistive technologies to understand how the page is organized.
Check Keyboard Navigation
Visitors should be able to move through menus, forms, buttons, and interactive elements without a mouse. Make sure the focus indicator is visible and that no important action is trapped behind a pointer-only interaction.
Write Useful Image Text
Images that communicate information need concise alternative text describing their purpose. Decorative images should not distract screen-reader users with unnecessary descriptions.
Improve Color and Readability
Text should have enough contrast against its background, and information should not be communicated by color alone. Choose readable font sizes, comfortable spacing, and layouts that remain usable on small screens.
Make Forms Understandable
Every form field should have a clear label, instructions should appear before they are needed, and error messages should explain how to fix the problem. Do not rely only on color to identify invalid fields.
Test Regularly
Automated checks can find some issues, but manual keyboard testing and real-world review are also important. Test new pages, forms, menus, and media before publishing them.
Accessibility is an ongoing practice. Small improvements to structure, navigation, contrast, media, and forms can make a WordPress site more welcoming and useful.