Webflow Accessibility Tips: Building Websites That Meet WCAG Standards

3SIX5's View on Building Websites That Meet WCAG Standards

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These Webflow accessibility tips will help you build websites that meet WCAG standards, improve usability, and support better SEO performance.

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1. Structure Content With Semantic HTML

WCAG requires websites to have a clear structure that can be read by assistive technology.

• Use heading tags in the correct order (H1, H2, H3)
  
• Apply Webflow semantic tags such as header, main, footer, and nav.
  
• Add descriptive text to links and buttons so they make sense out of context.
  
  

👉 Read our Webflow SEO guide for more advice on combining accessibility with search visibility.

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2. Provide Alt Text for Images

Screen readers cannot understand images without alt text.

• Add descriptive alt text to every image in the Webflow asset panel.
  
• Keep alt text short and meaningful.
  
• Leave decorative images empty so assistive tools skip them.
  
  

3. Maintain Colour Contrast

WCAG requires a minimum contrast ratio of 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for larger text.

• Test colour combinations with tools such as WebAIM Contrast Checker
  
• Make sure text is clear against background images and gradients.
  
• Do not rely on colour alone to convey critical information.
  
  

👉 Explore our Webflow design best practices for tips on balancing creativity with compliance.

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4. Keyboard Navigation and Focus States

Websites must be usable without a mouse.

• Test your site in Webflow using only the keyboard (Tab, Shift+Tab, Enter)
  
• Add visible focus states for buttons, links, and form fields.
  
• Use skip navigation links to help users move past repeated content.
  
  

5. Forms That Everyone Can Use

Forms should be easy to complete for all users.

• Add labels to every input field.
  
• Write clear error messages that explain what to fix.x
  
• Ensure all fields can be filled in with keyboard only.
  
  

👉 Enhance your forms further with our Webflow custom code snippets.

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6. Use ARIA Attributes Responsibly

ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) can improve clarity for screen readers.

• Add ARIA labels to navigation menus and custom interactive components.s
  
• Avoid unnecessary ARIA where semantic HTML already provides meaning.
  
• Keep ARIA states consistent with visible content.
  
  

7. Test and Audit Regularly

Remember, accessibility is not a one-time task. It's an ongoing commitment to ensuring your website is usable by all. Regular testing and auditing, along with reviewing new content, are essential to maintaining accessibility standards.

• Use audit tools such as Wave, AXE, and Lighthouse.
  
• Test your site with a screen reader like NVDA, VoiceOver, or JAWS.
  
• Review new CMS content to make sure it meets accessibility requirements
  
  

Conclusion

At its core, accessibility is about inclusion. By following WCAG standards in Webflow, you're not just creating websites; you're creating digital spaces that work for everyone, regardless of their abilities. This is a powerful way to show empathy and consideration in your design and development work.

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At 3SIX5 Digital, we design and develop Webflow websites that combine accessibility with performance, creativity, and conversion.
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👉 Ready to make your site accessible and future-proof? Work with us today.

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