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54% of assistive technology users feel like e-commerce sites don't care about earning their business. Here's what your business can do about it.

Digital accessibility is a requirement for all Magento (now Adobe Commerce) websites. Learn what makes a Magento website ADA compliant and accessible.

Digital accessibility is a requirement for Squarespace websites. Learn how to make your Squarespace site ADA compliant. Check for basic accessibility features.

E-commerce ADA compliance is no longer optional for online vendors. Learn why having an accessible website is important for your business and how to check your site’s basic accessibility features.

Online shopping accessibility makes it easier for people with disabilities to navigate your website. Learn how to design accessible e-commerce sites here.

Designing an e-commerce website should start with making it accessible. Avoid these common errors so you can build an accessible, compliant online storefront.

The growth of e-commerce penetration is rising. As retailers rush to keep up with online shopping, web accessibility needs to take a front seat.

While you might think that opting for a ready-made e-commerce platform like Shopify immediately liberates you from worrying about the accessibility of your website, that may not be the case. In fact, in speaking with Shopify users, we’ve identified five common misconceptions about digital accessibility requirements and how far you’re covered when you choose to work with an e-commerce provider.

More than 1 billion people worldwide live with some form of disability[1]. Together, they have an annual disposable income of $1.2 trillion. When you factor in their family and friends, that figure rises to a staggering $8 trillion[2]. The ongoing rise of online shopping makes it easier for retailers to reach out to this huge—and growing—market. But only if their websites are fully accessible. You wouldn’t install a wide and obstructive obstacle course in front of your physical store (even if it weren’t illegal to do so). So why have barriers to your online presence?

Everyone knows that running a small business is tough. Between building up a customer base and establishing an efficient operating model, there’s not a lot of time or money for the support functions that larger companies take for granted. Early-stage business owners often end up wearing multiple hats – they need to be the CEO, the CIO, the CFO and the Head of HR, all rolled into one.