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The e-commerce industry has exploded in recent years. Advancements in technology have made it easier for just about anyone to open a successful online shop, and the demand for ordering products online has continued to increase. Today, there are over 9.5 million e-commerce sites in the U.S. alone, with millions of people shopping for products they need and want from the comfort of their homes, or even with their phones in the palm of their hand.
Whether you’re about to launch an e-commerce shop or you know your existing site needs an update, it’s vital to make sure that users of all ability levels are able to access it. That includes people who are neurodivergent, as well as those who might have mobility, vision, or hearing issues.
Thankfully, implementing accessibility measures in your shop is easy with a bit of planning.
Knowing what needs to change or which accessibility tools you should put in place starts by running an accessibility audit on your shop. If you’re not sure how to do that, we’ve got you covered. Let this be your step-by-step guide for performing an accessibility audit. We’ll model these steps after the code of conduct put in place by the World Wide Web Consortium’s Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI).
We’ll also go over some best practices you should put in place to ensure your shop is inclusive and open to everyone. The more you focus on accessibility, the more you’ll open yourself up to a wider audience of consumers.
With that in mind, let’s go over your website accessibility compliance checklist. Continue reading