Author: Melwyn Joseph

Melwyn holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and has been writing professionally for over 4 years. He has a strong background in SEO and is certified in web accessibility from the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). When he's not writing about website optimisation, you can find him enjoying a game of FIFA or exploring the open world of GTA.

SEO Audit – How to Conduct a Complete Site Check

Your website may look great, but that alone does not guarantee visibility in search results. Without proper optimisation, even a well-designed site can struggle to attract visitors. An SEO audit helps you uncover what’s stopping your site f...

Join WebYes at Web Summit 2025 in Lisbon

WebYes is heading to Web Summit 2025, happening November 10–13 at the MEO Arena and Feira Internacional de Lisboa (FIL) in Lisbon, Portugal. Key Event Details What We’re Showcasing We’re thrilled to share that WebYes has been selected for t...

Best Accessibility Checker Chrome Extensions for Testing

Chrome extensions make accessibility testing quick and easy. They help you spot basic issues right in your browser, making it easier to start improving your site’s accessibility. In this guide, we’ve listed some of the best accessibility ch...

How Often Should You Audit Your Website?

Just as we undergo regular health checkups to ensure our body is functioning properly and free from diseases, your website also needs periodic checkups to maintain optimal performance and stay issue-free. But how often should you audit your...

Faceted Navigation – SEO Problems, Best Practices and Accessibility Woes

Faceted navigation helps users explore content faster, but it can easily turn into an SEO and accessibility nightmare if not handled well. In this guide, we’ll break down how faceted navigation affects SEO and accessibility, and share best ...

Do Core Web Vitals Affect SEO Rankings? (How to Improve Them)

A common question in SEO is whether Core Web Vitals impact rankings. Many think higher scores automatically mean higher rankings. In this guide, we will give clear answers on how Core Web Vitals impact SEO. You’ll also learn when they matte...

Colour Contrast and Accessibility – A Complete Guide

Colour contrast is a key part of accessible design. It determines how easily people can see and read your content on a website, app, or social media post. However, it remains one of the most common accessibility issues. For example, the Sta...

Web Accessibility in EAA – A Complete Guide

Web accessibility is no longer just good practice. It is now a legal requirement under the European Accessibility Act (EAA). The law aims to make websites, apps, and digital services usable by everyone, including people with disabilities. I...

How to Make Your Cookie Consent Banner Accessible

Cookie consent banners are an important part of any website. They help ensure user privacy, collect consent for cookies, and maintain legal compliance. However, they’re also a common source of accessibility issues. When not designed properl...

Text Alternatives and Accessibility – How to Do It Right

Text alternatives are different ways of presenting non-text content in a format that everyone can access. They ensure that images, audio, and video are understandable for people with disabilities, while also improving overall usability. In ...

Usability Testing for Accessibility – How to Plan, Run, and Learn from It

Accessibility evaluation often focuses on WCAG conformance, but more needs to be done to ensure a website’s accessibility. Usability testing for accessibility fills that gap by involving real users with disabilities. It helps uncover barrie...

How to Test a PDF for Accessibility – Tools and Techniques

Creating a PDF is easy, but making sure it’s accessible is where the real challenge lies. Many PDFs look fine visually but are difficult or even impossible to navigate with assistive technologies. That’s why a PDF accessibility test is esse...

How to Make Your PDFs Accessible

PDFs are a convenient way to share information. But if they aren’t structured properly, they can create barriers for people using screen readers or keyboard navigation. That’s why it’s important to make your PDFs accessible, so everyone can...

Best Accessible WordPress Themes 2025 (Free and Paid)

Building an accessible WordPress website starts with choosing the right theme, one that includes basic accessibility features. Starting with an accessibility-ready theme gives you a strong foundation to create a site that is usable by every...

European Accessibility Act 2025 – Everything You Need to Know

As of June 2025, the European Accessibility Act (EAA) is in force, introducing new rules around digital accessibility across the EU. If your business operates in the EU or serves EU customers, these accessibility requirements now apply to y...

EAA Accessibility Statement – Template, Tool, Example, and Requirements

An accessibility statement is a crucial part of EAA compliance. It shows your commitment to digital accessibility and helps users understand how accessible your website or app is. In this guide, you’ll learn exactly what to include, how to ...

What Is Web Accessibility Testing – Ultimate Guide

The internet is meant to be for everyone, but many websites still create barriers (unintentionally) for people with disabilities. Web accessibility testing helps identify these barriers, which must be removed so everyone can access and use ...

7 Web Accessibility Tools to Make Your Website Accessible

To build an accessible website, you need the right set of accessibility tools. These tools help you identify barriers, fix problems, and move closer to compliance with accessibility standards. In this guide, we’ll cover web accessibility to...

EAA Compliance Check – How to Ensure Your Website is Compliant

Not sure if your website meets EAA accessibility requirements? The law is now in force, which means non-compliant websites can face hefty fines and legal action. In this guide, you’ll learn what makes a website EAA compliant and how to test...

How to Choose an Accessibility-Ready WordPress Theme and Why

When you choose an accessibility-ready WordPress theme, you set the foundation for a website that works for everyone. The right theme reduces barriers, improves usability, and helps you reach a wider audience. It also builds trust and lower...

6 Best WordPress Plugins for Accessibility

WordPress accessibility plugins can help make your site easier to navigate, read, and interact with for all visitors, especially people with disabilities. They can’t replace accessible design and coding, but they can still provide helpful i...

What Is Web Accessibility – Ultimate Guide

The web is meant to be for everyone. Yet, for millions of people with disabilities, many websites remain difficult, or even impossible, to use. Web accessibility is about breaking down those barriers so that every person, regardless of abil...

WordPress Accessibility – A Complete Guide to Accessible WordPress Websites

WordPress powers over 43% of all websites, making it one of the most influential platforms on the internet. With such a large share of the web, WordPress accessibility is crucial for inclusivity, user experience, and compliance with accessi...

35 Years of ADA – Impact and the Future

Thirty-five years ago, on July 26, 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became law, marking a major step toward equality and inclusion for people with disabilities. In this blog, we’ll take a look at how the ADA began, the impact...

ADA vs EAA – Key Differences and How to Comply

Both the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the European Accessibility Act (EAA) aim for the same goal: equal access. But there are some differences between the ADA and EAA. In this guide, we’ll break down those differences, explain ...

6 Tips to Make Your LinkedIn Posts Accessible

Many companies and individuals exclude part of their LinkedIn audience without realising it. When you don’t create accessible LinkedIn posts, you risk leaving out users with disabilities, including those using screen readers, magnifiers, or...

How Often Should You Audit Your Site for SEO?

As you know, SEO audits are necessary to keep your website optimised for search engines.But how often should you audit your site for SEO? In this guide, we’ll walk you through the recommended SEO audit frequency and help you find the right ...

How to Write Accessible Code (That’s Also More Readable & Maintainable)

Code that’s not accessible is not only poor-quality, but it can also exclude as many as 1 in 4 people from accessing your website and its content. As a developer, learning to write accessible code is one of the most impactful things you can...

How to Prioritise Backlog (Older) Video Content for EAA Compliance

Audiovisual media services have until June 2030 to make their backlog video content accessible under the European Accessibility Act (EAA). With so much to manage, you need a clear plan for how to prioritise backlog (older) video content for...

How to Rank Your Instagram Content on Google (Indexing Tips)

Google indexes public Instagram content, as you might be aware. This gives your posts a chance to gain far more visibility beyond the app. But if you want to take advantage of this update, you need to know how to rank your Instagram content...