A WordPress accessibility audit helps more people use your website with confidence. It also improves the everyday user experience because clear headings, readable contrast, working forms, and predictable navigation help everyone.
Accessibility should be reviewed as part of normal WordPress maintenance, not only after a redesign. Themes, plugins, page builders, and content edits can all introduce problems over time.
Start With Heading Structure
Headings should describe the page in a logical order. Use one main H1, then organize sections with H2 and H3 headings. Do not choose heading levels only because they look a certain size in the editor.
Screen reader users rely on headings to understand the page quickly. Search engines also benefit from a clear structure because it explains the relationship between sections.
Check Color Contrast
Text must be readable against its background. Review buttons, menus, footer links, forms, captions, and small labels. Low-contrast text may look subtle in a design mockup, but it can become hard to read on real screens.
Pay special attention to orange, grey, and light brand colors. If important text feels faint, adjust the color or background until the message is clear.
Test Keyboard Navigation
Use the keyboard to move through the page with Tab, Enter, Space, and Escape. Menus, buttons, forms, popups, and dropdowns should be reachable and usable without a mouse.
Focus states should be visible. If visitors cannot see where the keyboard focus is, they can easily get lost while navigating.
Review Images And Alt Text
Useful images need descriptive alt text. Explain the image in context rather than stuffing keywords. Decorative images can use empty alt text so they do not create noise for assistive technology.
For screenshots, mention what the screenshot shows. For real photos, describe the relevant subject. Keep alt text natural and helpful.
Make Forms Clear
Each form field should have a visible label, clear error message, and obvious submit button. Required fields should be easy to identify. Confirmation messages should appear in a place users can notice.
Test forms on mobile as well. Small fields, hidden labels, and awkward dropdowns can make the inquiry process harder than it needs to be.
Repeat The Audit After Changes
Accessibility is not a one-time task. Review important pages after theme updates, plugin changes, new landing pages, and major content edits.
A steady WordPress accessibility audit helps the site feel more professional, more inclusive, and easier to use across devices and visitor needs.