AccelerateUX

The Website Assessment Framework has been updated to include a Notion Template. Record your scores and notes in one place, and store copies of your assessments for future review! buff.ly/EuOQDMb

Can you build your business website with a free template? Maybe. It comes down to this question: "Does the template align with your website's purpose and support the functionality you need". Free or paid, if it the answer is no you'll spend hours trying to make it work. buff.ly/ABq2Aww

Did you know there's there levels of digital accessibility compliance: We've written a guide to break down what these different levels are and how you should begin to apply them: tinyurl.com/2vfunv44 #digitalaccessibility #a11y #webaccessibility #wcag #titleIII #ada

The 11th edition of the @webaim.bsky.social Screen Reader User Survey is now live! This is a vital resource into better understanding how people who use screen readers actually operate your website or app. webaim.org/projects/scr... My commentary on it as a thread 🧵 #a11y

First tip in our new series #FixYourForm is all about how to handle the age-old question of helper text. The short of it? Stop hiding important context behind those annoying little info icons and just... tell your user what they might need to know before frustration sets in. buff.ly/C35h0Y0

#digitalaccessibility tip: Avoid using color as the sole method of communicating meaning (errors, successes, statuses, links, etc). Color blind users may not be able to reliably detect these differences so always pair them with another clue such as an icon, text label, or pattern.

We’re constantly looking for new tools and indie dev solutions to further break away from our reliance on big tech. If you’re building something cool or have a recc to share we want to see it!

Improving your website starts with paying attention to what happens when real people start using it!

Our newest resource is LIVE. Dive into the basics of web analytics. buff.ly/OfPZs7R

Does your website have any of the following? - Dense/jargon-filled writing - inconsistent layouts - vague error messages - visual clutter These are common issues that impact the cognitive accessibility of websites. #digitalaccessibility #a11y #webaccessibility #wcag #titleIII #ada

Cognitive accessibility is often overlooked but critical. Seeing and operating a website doesn't matter if your user's still fail to understand or complete what they came to do. Learn more: tinyurl.com/3ae268x9 #digitalaccessibility #a11y #webaccessibility #wcag #titleIII #ada

Functional accessibility means allowing users to operate your website using different inputs (such as keyboard or voice navigation) Learn more: tinyurl.com/ms4xms22 #digitalaccessibility #a11y #webaccessibility #wcag #titleIII #ada

WCAG 2.2 addition: Consistent Help (3.2.6). If you offer help — contact link, support chat, FAQ, phone — it must sit in the same relative place on every page that has it. People with cognitive disabilities rely on it being where they last found it. Put it in the layout shell. #a11y

Does your website include any of the following? - poor contrast - missing alt text - images with embedded text These are some of the most common (and fixable) visual barriers to accessibility #digitalaccessibility #a11y #webaccessibility #wcag #titleIII #ada

AI generated apps and websites are vibes only - there’s no compliance, no reliable consistency, and no strategy for expansion!

Visual accessibility supports a spectrum of users with blindness, low vision, color blindness, and age-related changes. Many users impacted wouldn't identify (or necessarily qualify) as disabled. #digitalaccessibility #a11y #webaccessibility #wcag #titleIII #ada

Myth: Only big companies need to worry about digital accessibility. The reality is, lawsuits are being filed against small and medium sized businesses at increasing rates. Learn more: tinyurl.com/5bfb9p8d #digitalaccessibility #a11y #webaccessibility #wcag #titleIII #ada

#digitalaccessibility tip: Don't think of accessibility as a niche edge case. Conditions that impact user's cognition, hearing, and vision are common and impacted by your website's accessibility.

Many small-businesses prioritize site aesthetic over function. An "aesthetic-first" site can wind up overlooking the basics—how to contact you, buy, book, or understand what you do. Always prioritize the function and structure of your website, then make it look good.

If your business relies on your website, prioritizing UX improvements isn't a "nice to have" it's a must. Failing to address usability issues is negatively impacting your retention and lowering your conversion rate. #smallbusiness #webdesign #usability #userexperience #ux #accessibility #conversions

Ignoring your UX is costing you return visits. When users have a frustrating experience, many won't give your website a second chance—in one study, almost 50% of consumers reported leaving a brand entirely because of bad UX.

"Sure I can do UX writing"

Running your website through an automated accessibility scan should always be be a starting point, not your standard!

First impressions form fast (we're talking milliseconds), and a huge share of people judge credibility based on the website experience, design, and overall speed. Optimizing your UX directly affects the confidence new users have in your business and product.

"I have a master's in software development, and accessibility was never in the curriculum." A developer told me that last week. When accessibility gets missed, it's almost never that people don't care. It's that no one ever taught them. That's a far more hopeful problem to solve. #a11y

Help spread the word about WordPress Accessibility Day 2026! Does your publication, podcast, or newsletter support the WordPress or accessibility community? Join us as a media partner. Learn more and apply: wpaccessibility.day/2026/apply-t... #WPAD2026 #Accessibility

#digitalaccessibility tip: Accessibility isn't for “obviously disabled” users only—ignoring accessibility impacts situational limitations (broken arms, bright sunlight, noisy environments) and decreases the quality of your experience for all users.

Accessibility isn’t special treatment. It’s just planning that includes more people. #AccessibilityMatters #InclusiveDesign #EverydayLife

#UX isn't just how your website looks—it's how easy and enjoyable it is to use, and how effective the functionality of it is. We've launched a resource guide to help break down what exactly user experience is and what improving it may entail. tinyurl.com/nhe5t6t6

Sliders (the web UI component) are inherently inaccessible. Trying to slide to the exact spot I want is fatiguing and aggravating. Here's how to make one intentionally accessible... Sliders (the food) are delicious! #WebDevelopment #Accessibility #a11y 1/5

#digitalaccessibility tip: Digital accessibility is about whether or not someone can use your site—not whether it simply looks good or loads fast.