Website Accessibility Report 1
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
Guideline 14. Ensure that all documents are clear and simple.
For many people who use the internet, English is not their native language. If they are on your site, they probably know some English, though; therefore, it is best to use language that is clear and concise so that these people will not have as much trouble trying to figure out what is on your site.There is also the possibility that someone has a learning disability that would keep them from knowing advanced language that you might use on your website. It is best to keep it simple and easy to understand. Another help to keep a website clear and simple is to keep the layout the same on each of your pages. With a consistent look, the user will be able to navigate the site much more easily than if they have to search the whole page for what they are looking for each time they click a link. Recognizable graphics can help many understand more of what you are trying to get across, though you need to be sure that the graphics have an alternate text for those who won't see the graphics.
Keeping a website's layout understandable and consistent throughout (such as keeping the navigation in the same place, having the same header and footer, etc.) is a good way to make it more accessible by others. People, no matter who they are, don't want to have to sift through many different pages that each has a different navigation (or the like). Predictability is a great aid when looking for specific information on a website. Clear and simple language help the user find where they'd like to go without having the stress of wondering what is meant by something on your website. Simple graphics that are recognized in many places can greatly help people navigate your webpage. Keeping the whole site looking nice, free of clutter, with constant page layout, and using understandable language will help all those who come to your website find what they are looking for.