An accessibility audit checks a website against the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). Done well, it produces two things: a prioritized list of issues to fix, and dated evidence that you are actively conforming. Here is the 7-step workflow we use.
Automated scanning catches about 30-40%
Automated tools (axe-core, Lighthouse, AccessProof) reliably catch issues like color contrast, missing alt text, unlabeled form fields, and ARIA misuse. They cannot judge whether alt text is meaningful, whether focus order makes sense, or whether an error message is understandable. A real audit combines automation with manual testing.
The 7 steps
1. Define scope and standard
