How do I make my Squarespace site accessible?

Start with the fundamentals that make the biggest impact. Add descriptive alt text to every image on your site — this helps visually impaired visitors understand your visual content through screen readers and is also good for SEO. Use sufficient color contrast between text and backgrounds — light gray text on a white background may look minimal, but it is unreadable for visitors with low vision. The WCAG minimum contrast ratio is 4.5:1 for normal text.

Use a proper heading hierarchy throughout your site. Screen readers use heading levels (H1, H2, H3) to navigate page content, so your headings must follow a logical order. Each page should have one H1, followed by H2s for major sections and H3s for subsections. Never skip levels or use headings purely for visual styling — if you want bigger text, use CSS instead of an incorrect heading level.

Test your site's keyboard navigation. Many visitors cannot use a mouse and navigate entirely with their keyboard using the Tab key. Tab through every page of your site and make sure you can reach all links, buttons, and form fields. Focus indicators (the outline that shows which element is selected) should be clearly visible. Squarespace's built-in templates generally handle keyboard navigation well, but custom CSS modifications can accidentally break it.