Maintain your site
Make important information easier to access.
Accessibility helps more people use a website in more situations. The most useful starting point is clear content, ordinary HTML controls, sufficient contrast and a site that still works without a mouse.
Use clear structure
Use headings in order, descriptive links and labels that explain controls. Do not use visual styling alone to communicate essential meaning or status.
Check keyboard and mobile use
Move through the page with a keyboard and check that focus is visible. On a phone, make sure text remains readable and controls are easy to use without precise tapping.
Practical checklist
- One H1 per page.
- Headings in a logical order.
- Visible keyboard focus.
- Sufficient text contrast.
- Links that describe their destination.
- Images with useful alt text when needed.
Improve the recurring patterns
Fixing repeated components such as navigation, buttons and forms benefits every page. Review these patterns whenever the site design changes.
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