What We Check
We run a full axe-core audit against WCAG 2.0 AA guidelines — the standard referenced by most accessibility legislation — then supplement it with checks that automated tools typically miss.
axe-core WCAG 2.0 AA
Full automated audit using the industry-standard axe-core engine. Every violation is categorized by severity (critical, serious, moderate, minor) with specific element selectors and fix instructions.
Language Declaration
Checks for a valid lang attribute on the HTML element. Screen readers use this to select the correct pronunciation engine. Missing it means your content may be read in the wrong language.
Skip Navigation
Detection of skip-to-content links that let keyboard users bypass repetitive navigation. Without this, keyboard-only users must tab through every menu item on every page.
Form Labels
Every form input is checked for an associated label element or aria-label attribute. Unlabeled inputs are invisible to screen readers — visitors can't fill out your contact form if they can't identify the fields.
Focus Indicators
We verify that interactive elements (links, buttons, inputs) have visible focus styles. Removing the default focus ring without providing an alternative makes keyboard navigation impossible.
ARIA Landmarks
Detection of semantic landmark regions: main, nav, header, footer, complementary. Properly marked landmarks let assistive technology users jump between page sections efficiently.
What You Learn
Accessibility findings come with severity levels, affected elements, and concrete fix instructions. Here are examples from real audits.
14 images missing alt text — 3 are content images
Screen readers announce images without alt text as 'image' or skip them entirely. Of the 14 missing, 11 are decorative and should have empty alt attributes (alt=""). The remaining 3 are product photos that convey information and need descriptive text.
Color contrast ratio of 2.8:1 on body text
WCAG AA requires a minimum contrast ratio of 4.5:1 for normal text. Your light gray body text (#999) on white (#fff) fails this requirement. Approximately 8% of men have some form of color vision deficiency — low contrast makes your content unreadable for them.
No skip-nav link — keyboard users must tab through 23 nav items
Every page load forces keyboard-only users to press Tab 23 times before reaching main content. Adding a skip-to-content link (visible on focus) takes 10 minutes to implement and immediately improves the experience for keyboard and screen reader users.
Why This Matters
One in four adults lives with a disability. That's not a niche audience — it's a quarter of your potential customers. When your site lacks proper alt text, has insufficient contrast, or breaks keyboard navigation, you're locking out a significant portion of your market.
The legal landscape has shifted dramatically. ADA lawsuits targeting websites increased 300% between 2018 and 2023. The European Accessibility Act takes effect in 2025. Whether you're in the US, UK, or EU, accessibility compliance is becoming a legal requirement, not a nice-to-have.
The good news: most accessibility issues are straightforward to fix. Adding alt text, improving color contrast, and implementing skip-nav links are low-effort changes that deliver outsized impact. Our audit identifies the quick wins — fixes that take minutes but immediately improve compliance and usability for everyone.
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