Web Accessibility Audit Guide

Conduct a comprehensive web accessibility audit. Covers WCAG 2.1 guidelines, common issues, testing tools, and remediation strategies.

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Why Accessibility Matters

Over 1 billion people worldwide have disabilities. Accessible websites reach more users, often have better SEO, and may be legally required depending on your jurisdiction.

Common Accessibility Issues

  • Missing alt text on images
  • Poor color contrast
  • Missing form labels
  • Keyboard navigation issues
  • Missing or incorrect heading hierarchy
  • Auto-playing media without controls

Accessibility Testing Tools

  • axe DevTools - Browser extension for automated testing
  • WAVE - Web accessibility evaluation tool
  • Lighthouse Accessibility audit
  • Screen readers - NVDA (free), VoiceOver (Mac), JAWS

Frequently Asked Questions

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 is the international standard for web accessibility. It has three conformance levels: A, AA, and AAA.
Most organizations aim for WCAG 2.1 Level AA, which is often the legal requirement. Level AAA is more stringent and not always achievable for all content.

Find out what is broken on your site

A free diagnostic preview shows what stops Google, social platforms and AI crawlers from understanding your site. The complete report, repair pull requests and monitoring are part of a plan.

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