How does the Accessibility App help with WCAG compliance?
The Accessibility App helps your website meet WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) standards by providing automated accessibility features and audit reports.
What Is WCAG Compliance?
WCAG is a set of international standards that defines how to make web content more accessible to people with disabilities. Meeting these standards is important for:
- Legal compliance — Many countries require websites to be accessible (ADA in the US, EAA in the EU).
- Better user experience — Accessible websites are easier to use for everyone.
- SEO benefits — Search engines favor accessible websites with proper semantic markup.
- Wider audience reach — Approximately 15% of the world's population has some form of disability.
How the App Helps
Automated Fixes
The app automatically applies accessibility improvements to your website:
- Adds missing alt text indicators for images
- Improves color contrast ratios
- Enhances keyboard navigation
- Adds ARIA roles and labels
Accessibility Audit Reports
- Get a summary of your website's accessibility status.
- Identify areas that need manual attention.
- Track improvements over time.
How to View Your Audit Report
- Log in to your AppifyCommerce dashboard.
- Go to Accessibility App → Audit Reports.
- Review the report for identified issues and recommendations.
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While the Accessibility App covers many common issues automatically, a full WCAG audit may require manual review of content-specific items like image descriptions and video captions.