5 Tips om je Website Toegankelijker te Maken voor Gebruikers

5 Tips to Make Your Website More Accessible to Users

5 Tips to Make Your Website More Accessible to Users

An accessible website is not only better for people with disabilities, but also for your overall user experience and SEO. Here are five practical tips to make your website more accessible:

1. Use Alt Text for Images

Alt text describes the content of an image and helps visually impaired users who use screen readers. Make sure that each image has a clear and concise description. For example:

  • Bad: "Image123.jpg"
  • Good: “A woman using a laptop in a coffee shop.”

Alt text also helps search engines, so it's a win-win!

2. Ensure Contrast and Readability

Text should be easy to read for everyone. Use a high contrast between text and background, for example dark text on a light background. Avoid color combinations such as red and green, which are difficult to distinguish for people with color blindness.

In addition, clear, simple fonts such as Arial or Verdana are more readable than decorative fonts.

3. Make Navigation Simple

An accessible website is intuitive to use. Use clear menu structures and ensure that all buttons and links are descriptive. For example, instead of “Click here,” choose “Read more about our services.”

For keyboard users, it is essential that you can navigate through the website using the tab key. Test this yourself!

4. Add Subtitles and Transcripts

Videos are a valuable addition to your website, but without subtitles, hearing impaired viewers may miss important information. Add subtitles or a transcript to make your content more accessible.

Platforms like YouTube offer free tools to generate and customize subtitles.

5. Optimize for Screen Readers

Many people with visual impairments use screen readers to navigate websites. Make it easier for them by:

  • Use clear headings (H1, H2, H3) to indicate structure.
  • Provide forms with labels that describe what needs to be filled in.
  • No reliance on images or videos to convey important information.

Why Accessibility?
An accessible website is not only a moral responsibility, but also a way to reach more users and show inclusivity. It improves usability for everyone, including the elderly and mobile users.

Do you need help making your website accessible? At Ohey we are happy to help you build a website that everyone can use. Contact us!

Back to blog