This is how you check for yourself whether your website is accessible
With this blog and free quick guide, you'll learn step by step how to check your website for accessibility yourself. We'll give you practical tips to make your site easier to read, navigate, and useful for everyone. You'll learn what to look out for, what free tools you can use, and how to make quick improvements. Useful for anyone who wants to make their website more inclusive and user-friendly.
Make your website better for everyone with this quick guide
An accessible website is important for everyone. Not only for people with disabilities, but also for older visitors, users with slower internet connections, or people who view your site on their mobile. And did you know that an accessible site also scores better in Google?
That's why we have a quickguide created with tips to check for yourself how accessible your website is. Below, we'll share a few handy steps from the guide that you can apply right away.
1. Check that your texts are easy to read
- Use clear headings (H1, H2, H3).
- Write short sentences and avoid difficult words.
- Make sure there is enough contrast between text and background.
For example, check this with WebAim contrast checker.
2. Test your site with just your keyboard
Try navigating through your website using just your keyboard (without a mouse). Can you access everything? Can you see buttons and links clearly when you touch (focus) on them with your keyboard?
If not, your website may need to be improved with better focus styles or navigation.
3. Always add alt texts to images
Alt text describes what is shown in an image. This is important for people who use a screen reader. Unless the image is purely decorative, make sure that each image has a clear and short description.
4. Use clear link texts
Avoid vague link texts such as “click here” or “read more”. Explain where the link goes, such as: “Read our tips on accessible design”.
5. Test your site with a screen reader
You don't need to be an expert to try this. On a Mac, you can use VoiceOver. On Windows, there is the free NVDA screen reader. Turn on the screen reader and navigate through your site. Do you understand what is happening?
6. Check your website with a free tool
There are useful tools that help you find accessibility issues, such as the tool from WAVE
Download the complete quick guide
Do you want to have these steps and more tips at hand? Then download our free quickguide “Check and improve website accessibility”. With that, you can quickly get started yourself.
👉 [Download the quick guide here]
Need help improving your website?
We are happy to help you with a quick scan or a complete approach. Feel free to contact us.
