How do I check if my website is accessible? A 15-minute method

1. Automated check (2 minutes)

Enter your address in Jralo's free check. It runs axe-core against WCAG 2.2 A and AA on your homepage and up to five linked pages, and also looks for broken links, page errors, broken images, insecure files and slow pages. Note the critical and serious issues first.

2. Keyboard test (10 minutes)

Put your mouse away and use only Tab, Shift+Tab, Enter, Space and the arrow keys.

• Can you see where you are at every step? There should always be a visible focus outline.
• Can you open the menu, search, add a product to the cart and reach checkout?
• Can you close pop-ups and cookie banners without a mouse?
• Does focus ever get stuck, or jump somewhere unexpected?

3. Screen reader pass (5 minutes)

Turn on VoiceOver (Mac and iPhone) or NVDA (free for Windows) and move through the main page.

• Do buttons and links say what they do, rather than "button" or "link"?
• Do images that matter have a useful description?
• Are form fields announced with their labels and errors?

4. Fix and record

Fix what blocks people first: checkout, contact and sign-up. Re-test after each release, and keep a dated record of what you checked and fixed. Jralo's paid plans check your site every day and keep that record for you, and Website Mechanic can fix problems in your code as a pull request.