Accessibility Standards
Accessibility standards help websites work for people with disabilities. This includes users who need screen readers, keyboard navigation, or other helpful tools to browse the web. Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) provide clear rules for making sites usable by everyone.
These standards often align with SEO best practices. Search engines crawl websites using similar methods as assistive tools do. When you add alt text to images, use clear headings, and write clean HTML code, search bots can read your site better. Many accessibility techniques like proper Site Structure and semantic markup also help search engines understand your content. Simple navigation and logical page flow benefit both users and crawlers.
Accessible websites typically deliver better User Signals because they are easier to navigate and use. Sites with good accessibility practices often see improvements in Core Web Vitals and lower Bounce Rate metrics. These user experience improvements can positively impact search rankings. Making your site accessible helps everyone who visits it.