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EPISODE · Oct 20, 2025 · 47 MIN

Make your website accessible for every ability

from Growth Addicts | Social Media Strategy for Small Business Owners · host Amanda Hughes

If your website or socials are hard to read, you’re losing customers. In this episode, accessible web & brand designer Rachel Mess shows small-business owners exactly how to make their websites and content more inclusive so more people can actually buy from you.We cover, in plain English:What “accessible web & brand design” means for small businessesThe 3 biggest blockers hurting your conversions: colour contrast, too-small text, and missing alt textHow screen readers work (and why “click here” links and label-less forms fail your users)Easy, fast wins you can DIY on Wix / Squarespace / WordPressFonts, layout, and social posts that more people can read (and act on)Why listen: Inclusive design isn’t just “nice to have” it’s good business and good basic humanness. Make your site easier to navigate, your content easier to read, and your offers easier to buy.Links & Resources: Full show notes, tools mentioned, and guest/social links are at smallbusinessgrowthaddicts.comGuest: Find Rachel Mess at The Inclusive Design CompanySponsor: This episode is brought to you by KM Tax Returns monthly check-ins so you always know your numbers and stay on top of tax. Learn more at kmtaxreturns.co.uk.Send us Fan MailSocial Media Strategy and Support: Join Get Seen Get Sales and get the tools, support, strategies & accountability you need to grow your small business (product or service) on social media with confidence Learn moreConnect with Amanda on Instagram: @amandahughes.ukGrowth Addicts Show Notes: Read the blog + grab freebies + guest linksFree Small Business Downloads: Access all of Amanda’s freebies in one place → Get them hereExclusive Discounts: Exclusive discounts on Amanda’s favourite small business tools & services → See discounts

If your website or socials are hard to read, you’re losing customers. In this episode, accessible web & brand designer Rachel Mess shows small-business owners exactly how to make their websites and content more inclusive so more people can actually buy from you. We cover, in plain English: What “accessible web & brand design” means for small businessesThe 3 biggest blockers hurting your conversions: colour contrast, too-small text, and missing alt textHow screen readers work (an...

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