An additional benefit of website accessibility is an improved performance in search engines. The more accessible it is to search engines, the more accurately they can predict what the site’s about, and the higher your site will appear in the rankings.
The Secret Benefit Of Accessibility Part 1: Increased Usability
Web accessibility has so many benefits that I really do wonder why such a large number of websites have such diabolically bad accessibility. One of the main benefits is increased usability, which according to usability guru, Jakob Nielson, can increase the sales/conversion rate of a website by 100% and traffic by 150%.
Web Site Accessibility – Its Just Good Sense
Most of us already know it’s good business to have a presence on the World Wide Web. Since millions of people from all over the world use the Web each day, having a web site is one of the best ways to increase market share and audience reach. However, even companies with a web site could be missing out on the full potential the Web offers, if the content on their site is not accessible to the widest audience possible. Unfortunately, many web site owners create barriers to their content without realizing it. When this happens, their visitors often get frustrated and go elsewhere and the company loses that potential business to a competitor.
Accessibility Issues Make a Difference
You often read advice from industry experts along the lines of “using tags as they were meant to be used” and limiting your use of advanced programming techniques in order to make your site accessible.
Web Accessibility: The Basics
What is web accessibility & why is it important?
Web Accessibility Myths
1. Creating a text-only equivalent is sufficient
A Wasted Opportunity for the Web Accessibility Cause
The DRC (Disability Rights Commission) recently announced the results of their year-long investigation into the accessibility of 1000 UK websites. The report concluded that most websites are highly inaccessible, with over 81% not even meeting basic standards of accessibility.
Web Accessibility and Your Business
One of the things I find I’m most often fighting with my peers and competitors is the need for your website to be accessible. An Accessible website is a website that caters to the needs of handicapped individuals and people using alternative web browsing methods like third party browsers, PDA’s and the like. As a business owner, it is important to have a website that meets at least the minimum Web Accessibility Standards. If your website is accessible you stand to benefit from:
Why Accessibility and Usability are Important to You
According to Usablenet.com, accessibility and usability are becoming increasingly critical to the internet experience. Is your site accessible to people with disabilities? Is it compatible with browsers other than Internet Explorer? Continue reading to discover how accessibility can benefit you, as well as your visitors.
HTML Issues for SEO’s: Web Accessibility
. . . Making your Pages Friendly to People with Disabilities