70. What You Need to Know About Website Accessibility and ADA Compliance

I recently had a listener share a story about someone they knew who faced a lawsuit due to their website not meeting ADA compliance standards. It quickly reminded me of how crucial it is for all business owners to ensure their websites are accessible to everyone. This listener story is why I’ll be breaking down exactly what ADA compliance is and practical tips on how to make your website accessible. While achieving 100% ADA compliance may be a challenge, every step you take toward accessibility makes your content more inclusive and helps you reach a wider audience.Add this to the long list of things we must be aware of as teacher sellers, right? Be sure to check the links below to learn the official ADA guidelines, how to check your website for compliance, and more.01:56 - What is ADA compliance and why is it so important?04:42 - How you can check to see if your website meets ADA compliance requirements08:07 - Two reasons why you need to be using a text alternative for all of your images11:34 - Avoiding automatic media play on your websiteResources:Website Compliance Checkers: accessibilitychecker.org and accessibe.comOfficial guidelines on what your website needs to be compliant Color contrast checkerHow to turn on auto alt-text on RankMath for WordpressFollow me on Instagram @kristendoyle.co Join my private Facebook community: Savvy Teacher SellersMore resources for growing your TPT businessRate & review The Savvy Teacher Seller on Apple PodcastsShow Notes: https://kristendoyle.co/episode70Send us a text! (If you'd like a reply, please share your # in the message)Stop managing your WordPress website and let us handle it! Learn more about our WordPress Careplan at kristendoyle.co/care. Book your FREE Website Gameplan Call: https://kristendoyle.co/gameplanLearn more about my WordPress CarePlan: https://kristendoyle.co/wordpress-care-plan/