Website Accessibility Basics for Surrey Small Businesses

Published 23 August 2026 · by Redhill Web Design

Web accessibility means making your website usable by as many people as possible, including those with visual, hearing, motor or cognitive impairments. For Surrey small businesses, it is also good business: an accessible site reaches more customers.

Colour and contrast

Make sure text is easy to read against its background. Avoid using colour alone to convey information. For example, do not rely on red text to show an error; add an icon or message as well.

Readable text and headings

Use clear, well-structured headings so visitors and screen readers can navigate your content. Keep paragraphs short and use plain language. Avoid small fonts or overly decorative typefaces for body text.

Alt text for images

Every image should have an alt attribute that describes what is in the image. Decorative images can use an empty alt attribute, but informative images need a clear description.

Keyboard and mobile use

Make sure your site can be navigated using a keyboard alone. Buttons and links should be easy to tap on a phone, with enough spacing around them.

Accessible forms

Label every form field clearly. Use error messages that explain how to fix a problem. Do not use placeholder text as the only label.

Building accessibility in from the start is much easier than fixing it later. Ask us about an accessible website.