The best website platforms for accessibility

And the significance of inclusion in our online spaces

Dear First name / creative,

 

As a designer, there is but one overarching goal I have in mind for my website projects: I aspire to build a space that brings delight to each and every guest.

 

My clients could approach me with concerns about specific areas in their site—sales, page visits, or even loading speed. But none of these metrics ever improve without paying attention to how the elements thread through a seamless experience. Does your website facilitate ease of use in all its features?

 

To be a lot more intentional about usability, be mindful that not everyone interacts with websites the same way. Some need more help than others, and accommodating them would entail anticipating a variety of needs and abilities beforehand.

 

 

The first step in practicing inclusivity in web designs is to choose the right tools. As such, I reached out to accessibility advocate Amber Hinds, who conducted a series of independent tests to compare some of our go-to website builders. Her findings and insights might just surprise you.

 

Not all needs are created equal. People with disabilities require specific accommodations, but not every platform makes space for them by default. Does your favorite measure up against the golden standard?

Amber of Equalize Digital herself explains the concept of accessibility and how she weighs in on five web design platforms: Squarespace, Shopify, Webflow, Wix, and Showit. Catch up with our campfire chat to learn the context behind our collaboration. Watch the full interview →

 

 

Perhaps accessibility is also a concept that you care deeply about. In what other ways do you ensure that visitors feel welcome in your corner of the internet, regardless of their ability?

 

Rache