SEO & Performance
Website Accessibility Services
Accessibility is largely a byproduct of correct, semantic HTML — proper heading hierarchy, real buttons and links instead of divs with click handlers, labeled form fields, sufficient color contrast. Most of it is a development discipline rather than a bolt-on feature, which is also why it tends to be cheaper to build in from the start than to retrofit.
I review against WCAG 2.1 AA as the practical baseline, and fix issues directly in the markup rather than relying on a third-party accessibility overlay script, which tends to paper over problems rather than fix them.
What Gets Checked
- checkSemantic HTML structure and correct heading hierarchy
- checkKeyboard navigability — everything interactive reachable and usable without a mouse
- checkVisible focus states on interactive elements
- checkColor contrast against WCAG AA thresholds
- checkForm labels and error messaging that work with screen readers
- checkAlt text on meaningful images, empty alt on purely decorative ones
Why Not Just Use an Accessibility Overlay?
Overlay scripts attempt to patch accessibility issues at runtime via JavaScript without fixing the underlying markup, and have a well-documented track record of introducing new problems or failing to address the issues that actually matter to assistive technology users. Fixing the markup directly is more reliable and doesn't add a dependency on a third-party script.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you guarantee full WCAG compliance?add
I work toward WCAG 2.1 AA as a practical, well-established standard and fix issues found during review, but no external party can guarantee full legal compliance without a comprehensive audit including real assistive-technology user testing — that's a distinct, larger undertaking from a development-focused accessibility pass.
Are accessibility overlays a legitimate shortcut?add
They're widely considered an unreliable substitute for fixing underlying markup — several have faced legal challenges themselves for failing to deliver genuine accessibility, and they don't address issues rooted in the actual HTML structure.
Does accessibility work slow down a project?add
Building with semantic HTML and correct structure from the start adds minimal time compared to retrofitting it later, when non-semantic markup often has to be substantially reworked.