Understanding Web Accessibility: A Guide to WCAG Compliance

Web accessibility (A11y) is the practice of ensuring there are no barriers that prevent interaction with websites by people with physical disabilities.

The Four Pillars: POUR

The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) are built on four principles:

1. Perceivable: Information must be presentable to users in ways they can perceive.
2. Operable: Interface components must be operable.
3. Understandable: Operation of the UI must be understandable.
4. Robust: Content must be interpreted reliably by a wide variety of user agents.

You can run a quick audit using our Accessibility Checker to catch common issues.

FAQ

Q: Is web accessibility a legal requirement? A: In many regions, accessibility compliance is mandatory for public-facing businesses.

Q: Does A11y help SEO? A: Yes. Search engine bots behave similarly to screen readers.