/ Web design
Does website accessibility matter for a small business?
Yes — around 1 in 5 UK adults has a disability, and accessible sites are easier for everyone to use.
/ 01
The short version
You don't need a full WCAG audit. A handful of fixes covers most real-world problems.
/ 02
What actually matters
- • Colour contrast: light grey text on white fails for a lot of people.
- • Alt text on meaningful images.
- • Keyboard navigation — you should be able to tab through forms.
- • Labels on form fields, not just placeholder text.
- • Don't rely on colour alone to show errors.
/ 03
The bit most people get wrong
Accessibility overlays and widgets are mostly marketing. They don't fix underlying problems and can make things worse.
/ 04
What to do next
Run your site through WAVE or Lighthouse's accessibility audit and fix the contrast and alt-text issues first.
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Where RIOT fits in
We're a small Colchester studio helping UK SMBs get accessibility right without agency waste or freelancer flake. If you've read this far and you want a second opinion on your specific setup, book a 20-minute call and we'll tell you honestly whether it's worth doing anything at all.
We work with clients across Essex, Suffolk, London and the wider UK — and remotely with brands abroad. No lock-in, no monthly retainer minimums, no pretending your problem is bigger than it is.
/ FAQs
Common questions
Is it a legal requirement?
Public sector, yes. Private businesses have duties under the Equality Act.
How much does it cost to fix?
Usually a few hours on an existing site.
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