{"id":55784,"date":"2023-05-23T13:45:13","date_gmt":"2023-05-23T13:45:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.liftingroup.com\/expertise\/accesibilidad-web-para-todo-el-mundo\/"},"modified":"2023-05-29T15:04:22","modified_gmt":"2023-05-29T15:04:22","slug":"web-accessibility-for-everyone","status":"publish","type":"expertise","link":"https:\/\/www.liftingroup.com\/en\/web-accessibility-for-everyone\/","title":{"rendered":"Why should your website be accessible to everyone?"},"content":{"rendered":"
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_wp_text]When you create your website<\/strong>, your goal is usually to reach<\/strong> as many users as possible and make an impact.<\/strong> But what if we told you that you’re missing out on potential visitors if your website doesn’t follow standard accessibility guidelines?<\/p>\n

For us, promoting digital accessibility is key in a world that is increasingly focused on digital platforms. That’s why we are currently working intensely at Lifting Group<\/strong> to meet this challenge and become an example of a digital environment<\/strong> without barriers.<\/p>\n

The focus of this article is to promote digital<\/strong> access and the inclusion of people with disabilities, and how we are becoming more aware of the different needs that users may have. Additionally, we will show you what improvements and factors to consider in order to achieve this, so you can apply them to your own website.[\/vc_wp_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”55635″ img_size=”medium”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_wp_text]\n

How can I check the accessibility of my website?<\/h2>\n

On the internet<\/strong>, there are hundreds of tools available to analyze the accessibility<\/strong> of your website. Ideally, you should choose one of these tools and check all the recommended improvements to make your website as accessible as possible.<\/p>\n

One example of these tools is tawdis.net<\/a>.<\/strong> On this website<\/strong>, you enter the address of your website, and after analyzing it, it provides information on all potential issues and some tips for improvement<\/strong>.[\/vc_wp_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”55639″ img_size=”946×466″][vc_single_image image=”55645″ img_size=”1639×384″][vc_single_image image=”55746″ img_size=”11441×615″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_wp_text]\n

What can I do to make the code of my website more accessible?<\/h2>\n

Below, we will provide you with some tips to make the content displayed on your website accessible to all types of users.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Textual Content<\/span><\/h3>\n

If our website has a proper HTML structure,<\/strong> we will avoid accessibility<\/strong> issues. That means all visible content<\/strong> on the website should be placed within its corresponding HTML tag<\/strong>. No loose text that doesn’t belong to any paragraph or heading![\/vc_wp_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_empty_space height=”90px”][vc_single_image image=”55654″ img_size=”500×174″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_wp_text]\n

Indicating the language of the website<\/span><\/h3>\n

To ensure that screen readers read the text on our website<\/strong> in the correct language<\/strong>, we should indicate the language code using the “lang” attribute.<\/p>\n

This will also benefit<\/strong> users whose native language is not the same as our website’s language, as they can use an automatic translator to translate the content into their language.<\/p>\n

If our website has sections in different languages, it is important to indicate the language for each section as well.<\/strong>[\/vc_wp_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][vc_single_image image=”55657″ img_size=”medium”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_wp_text]\n

Using the appropriate elements when appropriate<\/span><\/h3>\n

As developers, we have sometimes encountered the need to perform or force an action with JavaScript<\/strong> that did not require the intervention of any specific HTML<\/strong> tag. However, we have used it to avoid problems with browser interface controls. In this way, users will have more control over all the actions performed<\/strong> on our website.<\/span>[\/vc_wp_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][vc_single_image image=”55660″ img_size=”medium”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_wp_text]\n

Well-designed forms<\/span><\/h3>\n

There may be a need for forms that we want to impress<\/strong> our visitors with due to the incredible interface we have developed. However, we must not forget to follow a proper structure<\/strong>. To adhere to all accessibility guidelines,<\/strong> we should remember that all form elements (except buttons) should have a “label”<\/strong> tag, which serves as a descriptive label.<\/p>\n

For buttons, if the text is not descriptive enough, we can add the “data-message”<\/strong> attribute, which will indicate to the user the functionality of the button in question.[\/vc_wp_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][vc_single_image image=”55664″ img_size=”medium”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_wp_text]\n

Image descriptions<\/span><\/h3>\n

Although artificial intelligence<\/strong> is advancing rapidly and many are capable of deciphering<\/strong> the content of an image, the best option is still for us to provide the description ourselves. Therefore, we should use the “alt”<\/strong> attribute with a description of the image. This way, the image will not only allow different screen readers<\/strong> to read it, but in case the image is removed from the server, users will see the image description<\/strong> instead of the photo.[\/vc_wp_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_empty_space height=”50px”][vc_single_image image=”55667″ img_size=”medium”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_wp_text]\n

Tools to assist with web accessibility<\/h2>\n

Technology is advancing rapidly, and thanks to this, web developers have an easier time creating accessible websites. Tools like https:\/\/userway.org\/<\/a><\/strong> allow us to include an option on our website that allows users to customize their browsing experience.<\/strong><\/p>\n

This type of tools allows us to:<\/span><\/h3>\n