Web accessibility is no longer something website owners can afford to treat as an optional enhancement.
An inaccessible website can prevent people from reading content, completing a purchase, submitting a form, or even understanding what a button is supposed to do. At the same time, regulations such as the European Accessibility Act have made digital accessibility increasingly relevant for businesses operating in the European market.
The European Accessibility Act entered into application on June 28, 2025, introducing common accessibility requirements for several products and services, including e-commerce and other digital services offered to consumers.
For WordPress website owners, however, knowing that accessibility matters is only the first step. The real challenge is identifying what is wrong and understanding what needs to be fixed.
This is where Accessibility Audit — WCAG & EAA Compliance Checker becomes particularly useful.
