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Today, web accessibility is more important than ever, thanks to the progression of digital transformation. This has created numerous opportunities for people to access important information, services, goods, and other tools online that allow people to do almost anything, from ordering a pizza to voting in elections.
Nonetheless, the benefits of the internet can be harder to reap for people living with disabilities. 90 percent of public and commercial websites are not entirely accessible to those who rely on assistive technology to access the web. But you can do better with the help of website design experts<\/a> and useful resources that can guide you in the direction of creating an eCommerce website that is great for everyone alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why Web Accessibility is Vital<\/a><\/p>

Key Web Accessibility Statistics<\/a><\/p>

Tips to Improve Your eCommerce Website Accessibility<\/a><\/p>

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Why Web Accessibility Is Vital<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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Web accessibility is crucial for several reasons, many of which touch society’s social, economic, and legal fabric.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Social Importance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Web accessibility is a social issue for people living with disabilities. Accessing the web, its content, and services without barriers allows all people to participate in our society and, thus, prevents further marginalization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Around 15% of the world’s population is living with disabilities.<\/a> This figure is likely to increase as people live longer and experience more significant limitations to their vision, motor functions, and hearing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Economic Opportunities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Web accessibility helps brands to reach a much larger audience, which can lead to new customers and an increase in revenue. Furthermore, ignoring the disabled community means ignoring millions of potential customers with billions in purchasing power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to a study, online retailers in the UK lost up to \u00a311.75 billion due to a lack of web accessibility.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Legal Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In many places, web accessibility is protected under the law. In the United States, Canada, and European Union, web accessibility is a right and therefore requires brands to ensure their digital commerce websites and online content are accessible. Failure to comply with web accessibility standards can land brands in hot water.
In 2019, a lawsuit was filed against Beyonce\u2019s entertainment company, Parkwood <\/a>Entertainment, alleging the signer\u2019s website is not adequately accessible to visually impaired visitors who rely on screen readers. The moral of the story: if Beyonce cannot get away with an inaccessible website, no one can.<\/p>\n\n\n

Key Web Accessibility Statistics<\/h2>\n\n\n

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