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Practical User Experience + accessibility guidance for small business owners to improve websites with confidence. Free guides, assessments, and curated articles. www.accelerateux.com

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AccelerateUX @accelerateux.com · 9h
Did you know there's there levels of digital accessibility compliance: We've written a guide to break down what these different levels are and how you should begin to apply them: tinyurl.com/2vfunv44 #digitalaccessibility #a11y #webaccessibility #wcag #titleIII #ada
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WCAG Levels: Understanding Compliance
WCAG defines three compliance levels—A (basic usability), AA (recommended minimum for ADA compliance) and AAA (most stringent). Most sites should aim for AA, as it balances accessibility and…
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Eric Bailey @ericwbailey.website · 19h
The 11th edition of the @webaim.bsky.social Screen Reader User Survey is now live! This is a vital resource into better understanding how people who use screen readers actually operate your website or app. webaim.org/projects/scr... My commentary on it as a thread 🧵 #a11y
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WebAIM: Screen Reader User Survey #11 Results
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AccelerateUX @accelerateux.com · 25/09/2026
First tip in our new series #FixYourForm is all about how to handle the age-old question of helper text. The short of it? Stop hiding important context behind those annoying little info icons and just... tell your user what they might need to know before frustration sets in. buff.ly/C35h0Y0
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AccelerateUX @accelerateux.com · 24/09/2026
#digitalaccessibility tip: Avoid using color as the sole method of communicating meaning (errors, successes, statuses, links, etc). Color blind users may not be able to reliably detect these differences so always pair them with another clue such as an icon, text label, or pattern.
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AccelerateUX @accelerateux.com · 21/09/2026
We’re constantly looking for new tools and indie dev solutions to further break away from our reliance on big tech. If you’re building something cool or have a recc to share we want to see it!
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AccelerateUX @accelerateux.com · 21/09/2026
Improving your website starts with paying attention to what happens when real people start using it!
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AccelerateUX @accelerateux.com · 21/09/2026
If you're using your personal email address for business, stop!!
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AccelerateUX @accelerateux.com · 17/09/2026
Our newest resource is LIVE. Dive into the basics of web analytics. buff.ly/OfPZs7R
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AccelerateUX @accelerateux.com · 17/09/2026
Does your website have any of the following? - Dense/jargon-filled writing - inconsistent layouts - vague error messages - visual clutter These are common issues that impact the cognitive accessibility of websites. #digitalaccessibility #a11y #webaccessibility #wcag #titleIII #ada
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AccelerateUX @accelerateux.com · 07/09/2026
Cognitive accessibility is often overlooked but critical. Seeing and operating a website doesn't matter if your user's still fail to understand or complete what they came to do. Learn more: tinyurl.com/3ae268x9 #digitalaccessibility #a11y #webaccessibility #wcag #titleIII #ada
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Cognitive Accessibility: Supporting Comprehension
Cognitive accessibility helps people with diverse cognitive or neurological needs understand and use your site. Use clear writing, consistent layouts, plain language, and explicit instructions; avoid…
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AccelerateUX @accelerateux.com · 03/09/2026
Functional accessibility means allowing users to operate your website using different inputs (such as keyboard or voice navigation) Learn more: tinyurl.com/ms4xms22 #digitalaccessibility #a11y #webaccessibility #wcag #titleIII #ada
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Functional Accessibility: Enabling All Users
Functional accessibility helps people with diverse motor abilities use your site via keyboard, voice, switch, or eye‑tracking. Avoid mouse‑only actions, hidden focus, keyboard traps, tiny targets,…
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Duncan Faulkner @duncanfaulkner.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
WCAG 2.2 addition: Consistent Help (3.2.6). If you offer help — contact link, support chat, FAQ, phone — it must sit in the same relative place on every page that has it. People with cognitive disabilities rely on it being where they last found it. Put it in the layout shell. #a11y
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AccelerateUX @accelerateux.com · 28/08/2026
Does your website include any of the following? - poor contrast - missing alt text - images with embedded text These are some of the most common (and fixable) visual barriers to accessibility #digitalaccessibility #a11y #webaccessibility #wcag #titleIII #ada
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AccelerateUX @accelerateux.com · 21/08/2026
AI generated apps and websites are vibes only - there’s no compliance, no reliable consistency, and no strategy for expansion!
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AccelerateUX @accelerateux.com · 19/08/2026
Many small businesses and organizations put off building a website because their social media channels seem to be doing the job. We've compiled 5 stats to illustrate why this approach is hurting your long-term growth.
The AccelerateUX logo, followed by the following title "Do Small Businesses Really Need a Website?" and subtitle "Why relying on social media is hurting your growth". Below, is an image of of a partially opened Apple laptop, sitting on a dark surface in a darkened room. The background of the computer appears to be a sunset, and is casting a bright glow of blues, oranges, and pinks into the darkness around it.
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AccelerateUX @accelerateux.com · 17/08/2026
Visual accessibility supports a spectrum of users with blindness, low vision, color blindness, and age-related changes. Many users impacted wouldn't identify (or necessarily qualify) as disabled. #digitalaccessibility #a11y #webaccessibility #wcag #titleIII #ada
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AccelerateUX @accelerateux.com · 13/08/2026
Myth: Only big companies need to worry about digital accessibility. The reality is, lawsuits are being filed against small and medium sized businesses at increasing rates. Learn more: tinyurl.com/5bfb9p8d #digitalaccessibility #a11y #webaccessibility #wcag #titleIII #ada
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ADA & Legal Risk: Understanding What’s Really at Stake
Accessibility lawsuits are rising—2025 federal filings were up 27%, and e‑commerce/retail made up 70% of cases. WCAG AA is the common standard. Demand letters and suits can be costly, but good‑faith…
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AccelerateUX @accelerateux.com · 07/08/2026
#digitalaccessibility tip: Don't think of accessibility as a niche edge case. Conditions that impact user's cognition, hearing, and vision are common and impacted by your website's accessibility.
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AccelerateUX @accelerateux.com · 06/08/2026
Many small-businesses prioritize site aesthetic over function. An "aesthetic-first" site can wind up overlooking the basics—how to contact you, buy, book, or understand what you do. Always prioritize the function and structure of your website, then make it look good.
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AccelerateUX @accelerateux.com · 03/08/2026
If your business relies on your website, prioritizing UX improvements isn't a "nice to have" it's a must. Failing to address usability issues is negatively impacting your retention and lowering your conversion rate. #smallbusiness #webdesign #usability #userexperience #ux #accessibility #conversions
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AccelerateUX @accelerateux.com · 31/07/2026
Ignoring your UX is costing you return visits. When users have a frustrating experience, many won't give your website a second chance—in one study, almost 50% of consumers reported leaving a brand entirely because of bad UX.
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Sylwia Vargas @sylwia.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
"Sure I can do UX writing"
blue supply cart with six drawers, each labeled from top to bottom: First Drawer, Second Drawer, Third Drawer, Fourth Drawer, Fifth Drawer, and Sixth Drawer. The cart has a stainless steel top with some paper documents on it, a white metal frame, and caster wheels at the base.
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AccelerateUX @accelerateux.com · 27/07/2026
Running your website through an automated accessibility scan should always be be a starting point, not your standard!
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AccelerateUX @accelerateux.com · 27/07/2026
First impressions form fast (we're talking milliseconds), and a huge share of people judge credibility based on the website experience, design, and overall speed. Optimizing your UX directly affects the confidence new users have in your business and product.
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nataliemac7.bsky.social @nataliemac7.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
"I have a master's in software development, and accessibility was never in the curriculum." A developer told me that last week. When accessibility gets missed, it's almost never that people don't care. It's that no one ever taught them. That's a far more hopeful problem to solve. #a11y
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WP Accessibility Day @wpaccessibility.day · 23/07/2026
Help spread the word about WordPress Accessibility Day 2026! Does your publication, podcast, or newsletter support the WordPress or accessibility community? Join us as a media partner. Learn more and apply: wpaccessibility.day/2026/apply-t... #WPAD2026 #Accessibility
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Call for Media Partners
Help spread the word about WordPress Accessibility Day. Get early updates, featured visibility, and connect with the WPAD community.
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AccelerateUX @accelerateux.com · 24/07/2026
Are you "waiting" to invest in your UX? We have bad news—waiting isn't an option.
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AccelerateUX @accelerateux.com · 22/07/2026
#digitalaccessibility tip: Accessibility isn't for “obviously disabled” users only—ignoring accessibility impacts situational limitations (broken arms, bright sunlight, noisy environments) and decreases the quality of your experience for all users.
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Glenn Moscoso @wheelchairdaddy.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Accessibility isn’t special treatment. It’s just planning that includes more people. #AccessibilityMatters #InclusiveDesign #EverydayLife
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AccelerateUX @accelerateux.com · 20/07/2026
#UX isn't just how your website looks—it's how easy and enjoyable it is to use, and how effective the functionality of it is. We've launched a resource guide to help break down what exactly user experience is and what improving it may entail. tinyurl.com/nhe5t6t6
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Overview: What is User Experience, Really?
User experience (UX) is crucial for digital products; poor UX quickly harms brand perception, reduces conversions, and drives customers away, while good UX boosts retention, revenue, and ROI.…
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Accessible Strategies @a11ystrategies.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Sliders (the web UI component) are inherently inaccessible. Trying to slide to the exact spot I want is fatiguing and aggravating. Here's how to make one intentionally accessible... Sliders (the food) are delicious! #WebDevelopment #Accessibility #a11y 1/5
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AccelerateUX @accelerateux.com · 18/07/2026
#digitalaccessibility tip: Digital accessibility is about whether or not someone can use your site—not whether it simply looks good or loads fast.
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AccelerateUX @accelerateux.com · 18/07/2026
Remember: A great UI can’t compensate for poor UX foundations—if the journey is confusing, conversions and retention suffer no matter how polished your site ✨appears✨ to be. #smallbusiness #webdesign #usability #userexperience #ux #accessibility
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AccelerateUX @accelerateux.com · 17/07/2026
Do you use #ui and #ux interchangeably? It's a common mistake, but they difference is important to understand.
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AccelerateUX @accelerateux.com · 16/07/2026
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AccelerateUX @accelerateux.com · 16/07/2026
Just launched! Our framework helps small business owners, product managers, and marketers (among others) to self-evaluate their website against usability standards and best practices. bit.ly/4f5QPLl #smallbusiness #webdesign #usability #userexperience #ux #accessibility
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The Self-Guided Usability Assessment: For Websites
Find out exactly where your website is losing customers — no UX background required.If you know your website could convert better but you're not sure where to look, this 21-page self-guided…
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AccelerateUX @accelerateux.com · 16/07/2026
Did you know that your website is legally required to be accessible? Most small business owners don't. That's why we've created a resource guide to help explain what accessibility on the internet actually means: www.accelerateux.com/resources/ac... #a11y #accessibledesign #smallbusiness
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Overview: The Importance of Digital Accessibility
Digital accessibility makes websites usable for everyone, including people with disabilities. It’s often a legal requirement and can help small businesses reach more customers, improve SEO, and…
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AccelerateUX @accelerateux.com · 10/07/2026
Launching an event? No one can come if they can't find out where it's happening!! Make sure Date, Time, and Location are front and center on your home page... and for good measure, maybe just add it literally any where else you can possibly think of.
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AccelerateUX @accelerateux.com · 10/07/2026
Consistency builds trust—and trust equals conversions. Does your website's navigation move or change between pages? This may not seem like a big deal, but it can have a major impact on your user's confidence in your brand. #Usability #WebDesign #SmallBusiness #CustomerExperience
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