As a front-end developer who has some experience with Accessibility, I tried to understand why Accessibility is important for our front-end developers.
What is Web Accessibility?
Web accessibility means that websites, tools, and technologies are designed and developed so that people with disabilities can use them.
Web accessibility also benefits people without disabilities - ones using mobile phones and smart TVs like the devices with small screens, older ones, ones using slow internet connection, etc.
Why is it important for the front-end developers?
In one word, Accessibility can positively impact SEO.
Across the world, 15% of people are living with a disability. That’s a large number! In fact, it’s 1 billion people. Accessible websites help people with disabilities to access and use digital content. It improves their user experience, and can make them feel more welcomed by your brand.
Web accessibility makes a huge impact in the online experiences of many.
There’s a considerable overlap between features that improve accessibility and SEO performance. By making your web pages accessible to everyone, you’re also boosting your chances of being found in search.
What can you do as a front end developer to keep your site accessible?
- Use semantic html, and use it properly Don’t use divs to build all of your layouts, instead consider using semantic html. Some of the big ones are: nav to build your navigation, use footer to build your footer, use section to wrap blocks on content, and use article to wrap articles.
- Use chrome’s built in accessibility tools
- Install the axe chrome extension
- Run lighthouse audits for accessibility on code changes.
Who has rich experience in Accessibility and What is your opinion?
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