Accessible Websites - a "Win-Win" Situation

Why you need to have an accessible website

It is a common myth that accessible websites are just for the benefit of people with disabilities ; in fact, accessible websites offer far more benefits than simply catering for the blind or partially sighted.

There are many benefits from having a standards compliant, accessible website. Here are some of the main ones :

• Reach the largest potential audience
• Increase your Visitors and therefore potential customers
• Increase Search Engine Rankings and Search Engine Visibility
• Increase website download and display speeds and save bandwidth
• Future Proof your website so that it works on new browsers when they emerge
• Promote a positive Reputation of your company or organisation via its website
• Comply with the law and Disability Discrimination legislation

These benefits are covered in more detail on the next few pages.

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