Challenge Arnold's Office Furniture partnered with WebFX to create a fresh website. While initially beautiful, critical issues emerged that threatened the site's performance, security, and usability. Primary Issues: Code built on end-of-life PHP version, creating security vulnerabilities and missing performance improvements. Custom blocks replaced all native WordPress functionality, making updates…| Easy A11y Guide
Owning a website comes with several legal responsibilities. And if you don't know the laws, it can cost you thousands of dollars or even bankrupt your business. Here are some of the common ones for websites in the US. How laws in other locations can apply to youAccessibilityFTC RulesTerms of…| Easy A11y Guide
The third rule of ARIA is simple but essential: all interactive components must be keyboard accessible. Users should be able to navigate and interact with your website using only a keyboard.| Easy A11y Guide
The latest trend in WordPress website accessibility is that websites are being sued in New York City for ADA violations. eCommerce sites are 4 times more likely to be sued than non-eCommerce. However, both are being sued with 100s of lawsuits filed per month. Below is information and an actual…| Easy A11y Guide
The European Accessibility Act (EAA) focuses on process over perfection. Businesses can avoid fines and penalties by following a clear process for handling accessibility complaints.| Easy A11y Guide
ARIA can add meaning to elements, but it should never override native semantics unless absolutely necessary.| Easy A11y Guide
ARIA is a powerful accessibility tool, but it should only be used when necessary. The golden rule is that using semantic HTML is always better than using incorrect ARIA.| Easy A11y Guide
Automated tools like Axe can catch about 83% of accessibility issues, and with color contrast making up roughly 30% of total errors, it’s a major factor to get right. Using Chrome’s inspector (Command + Shift + C) lets you hover over elements and view contrast info, but success depends on how the site is coded. Some areas show the necessary details - others don’t.| Easy A11y Guide
This section focuses on checking whether users can clearly tell what is and isn’t clickable on a website. Links and buttons need to be visually distinct, properly coded, and offer clear feedback, especially for users navigating with a keyboard, screen reader, or mobile device. It's not just about appearance; it's about functionality and accessibility.| Easy A11y Guide
This Quick Audit video demonstrates how to check for autoplay, continuous animations, and content that may cause visual disorientation, using real-world examples from Wix and Shopify websites.| Easy A11y Guide
This video walks through practical strategies to improve the accuracy of auto-generated captions - saving time, cutting costs, and creating a better experience for all viewers.| Easy A11y Guide
