Hi everyone, I’m looking for recommendations on design tweaks that can help improve accessibility in a Shopify store. What changes should I consider for better readability, navigation, and usability for users with disabilities? I’m especially interested in tips around color contrast, font sizes, keyboard navigation, alt text for images, and overall layout improvements that align with accessibility best practices.
Welcome to the community.
What you ask is a bit general, and considering you mention all those things, you should have some idea what to do already.
So, could you share your store link and what you have done to improve accessability and do you have some score?
Because most of the themes do take care a lot of parts for you, and usually you do not have to do much. But there are some small things, a lot of them, that could appear. For example, if you have an issue in the menu, then it is an issue on all pages.
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Great question! A few high-impact accessibility tweaks for Shopify stores include:
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Color contrast: Ensure strong contrast between text and backgrounds and don’t rely on color alone to convey info.
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Font & readability: Use at least 16px body text, clear fonts, and proper line spacing.
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Keyboard navigation: Make sure all menus, buttons, and forms work via keyboard with visible focus states.
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Alt text: Add descriptive alt text for important images; mark decorative images properly.
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Layout & structure: Use clear heading hierarchy and simple, consistent layouts.
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Forms & buttons: Use proper labels, clear error messages, and easy-to-click buttons.
If you’d like help implementing these improvements, I’d be happy to work with you.