alt="woman applying serum closeup"
✓
descriptive
alt="image"
✗
not descriptive
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Tutorial
Missing alt text is one of the most common accessibility violations. Learn how to add descriptive alt text to Shopify product images with step-by-step instructions and examples.
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checklist.exe
Alt text on all images
Keyboard navigation
Colour contrast 4.5:1
Form field labels
Focus indicators
Skip to content link
ARIA landmarks
Cart drawer trap-free
Modal close button
3
of 15 complete
20% accessible
80% still at legal risk
launch blocked until 15/15
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Checklist
Complete pre-launch checklist covering the 15 most critical accessibility issues. Fix these before going live to avoid lawsuits and improve user experience.
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Overlay widget
<script src="widget.js">
// covers broken code
$300/month forever
breaks screen readers
cited in lawsuits
no real compliance
→
Native code fix
<button aria-label="close">
// fixed at source
one-time cost
real screen reader support
legally defensible
WCAG 2.1 AA compliant
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Critical Info
Accessibility widgets promise instant compliance but don't fix your code. Learn why they fail, how they're cited in lawsuits, and what actually works.
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Shopify
B+
✓
structured theme system
✓
consistent Liquid templates
✗
limited custom code access
✗
third-party app conflicts
VS
WordPress
C+
✓
full code access
✓
accessibility plugins exist
✗
inconsistent theme quality
✗
plugin conflicts common
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Comparison
Compare Shopify and WordPress accessibility features, WCAG compliance, and ease of implementation to find the best choice for accessible e-commerce.
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Popup apps
keyboard focus trap
✗
Live chat widgets
unlabeled iframes
✗
Image zoom apps
no screen reader support
✗
Countdown timers
dynamic, no ARIA live
✗
Sticky add-to-cart
duplicate unlabeled btns
✗
Native alternatives
built-in Shopify features
✓
every third-party script is a potential accessibility barrier
audit before you install
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Warning
Many popular Shopify apps introduce serious accessibility barriers. Learn which app categories to avoid and what accessible alternatives work instead.
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Overlay widget
$3,600
per year (avg)
no real protection
Freelance dev
$800
one-time (varies)
inconsistent quality
Native remediation
$499
one-time, permanent
WCAG 2.1 AA certified
cost over 3 years
Widget
$10,800
Freelance
~$2,400
Native fix
$499
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Pricing
The answer depends on your approach, store size, and whether you want genuine WCAG compliance or just the appearance of it. Here's the complete breakdown.
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