Web Accessibility: Why It Matters and How to Improve It

Web accessibility (often abbreviated as a11y) is the inclusive practice of ensuring there are no barriers that prevent interaction with, or access to, websites on the World Wide Web by people with physical disabilities, situational disabilities, and socio-economic restrictions on bandwidth and speed. Implementing features like alt text for images, proper heading structures, and keyboard navigation is not just a good practice—it opens up your content to a wider audience.