5 Quick Fixes to Improve Your Site

You do not need to be a developer to make your website more accessible. In fact, there are 5 quick improvements you can make today that will make a big difference for your users — especially those with visual, cognitive, or motor disabilities.

Here are five of the most impactful, beginner-friendly fixes:

1. Add Alt Text to All Images

Why: People using screen readers cannot “see” your images. Alt text describes what an image is, so everyone can understand its purpose.
Example:
Instead of:
<img src="dog.jpg">
Use:
<img src="dog.jpg" alt="Golden retriever sitting in a park">

2. Use Proper Heading Structure

Why: Headings help screen readers and keyboard users navigate pages easily. Use them in order: H1 for the title, H2 for section titles, H3 for sub-sections, etc.
Tip: Do not use headings just to make text look bigger. Use them semantically.

3. Ensure Good Color Contrast

Why: People with low vision or color blindness need enough contrast between text and background to read comfortably.

Tools you can use:

• WebAIM Contrast Checker – Simple web tool for checking text-to-background contrast.

• Google Lighthouse – Built into Chrome DevTools for auditing contrast and more.

• Stark – Plugin for Figma, Sketch, and Adobe XD with contrast checker and accessibility features.

• axe DevTools – Browser extension that tests accessibility, including color contrast issues.

These tools help ensure your colors meet WCAG contrast standards so your site is readable and inclusive.

4. Enable Keyboard Navigation

Why: Some users cannot use a mouse. All interactive elements (like links, buttons, forms) should be usable with just the Tab, Enter, and Arrow keys.
Check it: Try navigating your site using only your keyboard.

5. Write Clear Link Text

Why: Avoid links like “click here.” Instead, describe the action.
Example:
Bad: Click here
Good: Read our accessibility checklist

🌸 Small Steps, Big Change

These quick fixes might seem simple, but they can completely change the experience for someone with a disability. And remember — what is better for accessibility is often better for everyone.

  Download our Quick Checklist for a More Accessible Website

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