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6 Quick Tests to Score Your Web Accessibility Risk

Is your website at risk for lawsuits? Is it at risk for loss of business due to being unusable? These are questions that I get all the time. And while I can’t give you a personal answer in this video, I can give you a general scorecard which should help to give you an idea of how at risk you are.

Confused about web accessibility with ADA compliance and WCAG conformance?

ADA Compliance vs. WCAG Conformance

What is the difference between ADA compliance and WCAG conformance? This is a question that I get asked a lot. People don’t understand which one they’re supposed to be using. When it comes to compliance with a law, an entire organization must comply with an entire law. What does that mean? Let’s break it down.

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5 Reasons Your Email Marketing Fails

Are you tired of sending email campaigns that get ignored, deleted, or worst, tossed in the spam folder? Here are five really common email marketing mistakes that just about everyone is making.

Lightning Audit

The Lightning Audit is a super fast look at a site’s accessibility. It’s how I can determine in about 1 minute whether a site has a little work or a lot of work.

Lightning Audit: Maryland Tax Connect

A lot of people like automated audits because they are so fast, but they can miss a lot of things. How can be balance a fast audit with a truthful one? We use the Lightning Audit which can be done in as little as one minute. Here’s how the Maryland

How to test page titles & headings

The titles and headings on web pages should be checked for accessibility. The order of headings and structure of a web page can assist users with navigating content in a logical way.

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Best WP backend accessibility options for screen reader users

Navigating the WordPress Admin Dashboard with a keyboard is challenging, especially when using a screen reader. A new plugin joins the list of WordPress tools to make navigating the dashboard faster. And this time, it actually works with screen readers.

FTC’s New “Click-to-Cancel” Rule: What You Need to Know

Are you ready for how the April 2025 rule will affect you and your clients?

The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) “Click-to-Cancel” rule, effective in April 2025, simplifies how consumers cancel subscriptions, making it as easy as signing up. This rule has significant implications for web agencies, as it calls for simplified processes and better user experience, creating opportunities to improve digital accessibility.

Be noisy about web accessibility

Web accessibility is important, but many developers writing plugins and themes are told to “make the masses happy”. So to get them to focus on web accessibility, we have to be noisy about it.

What do the latest ADA Title II rules mean for websites?

Website accessibility requirements are essential for ensuring that websites are usable and inclusive for everyone, regardless of their abilities or disabilities. Failure to comply with these regulations can result in legal consequences, including lawsuits and financial penalties.

How to check captions & transcripts

Captions and text transcripts are essential components of web accessibility. They promote inclusivity and ensure that everyone can access and understand the content provided on a website, regardless of their abilities or disabilities.

How to test for text resize & zoom

Checking for text resize and zoom functionality of a website is an important part of ensuring a website is accessible. Text resize and zoom functionalities empower users with diverse needs and preferences to customize their browsing experience.

What to promise clients for web accessibility

Make sure that the promises you are making about your accessibility are realistic. You want to guarantee that particular pages will be reviewed against particular sets of criteria with consideration of the client’s budget, actual demands, and the time frame you are offering.