Web Accessibility Insights and SEO Tips w/ Erin Perkins

Send me a text!Today's guest is Erin Perkins, founder of Mabely Q and Successible. We discuss Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and web accessibility for deaf-blind individuals.Connect with Erin: Social Media Accessibility ScorecardWebsiteInstagramThe Successible CommunityResources: WebAIM Accessibility: WCAG 2 ChecklistNVDA Screen Reader1. Erin Perkins shared her experiences as a deaf-blind person navigating the online world.Importance of accessibility beyond just websites.Current technology (and Ai) helps her stay connected.2. Erin interpreted SEO as writing content in a way it can be easily found on search engines.Benefits of alt text and image descriptions.Avoid strung together keywords that make no sense.3. Erin discussed her difficulties with platforms like Pinterest and Instagram due to their limited accessibility features.Platforms often don't consider accessibility during its initial stages.Accessibility can be costly to fix.4. How to use SEO elements for better accessibility:Use header tags (H1, H2, H3) correctly for proper website structuring and better accessibility. Not doing so can make it difficult for screen reader users who skim headers for context.5. Limitations of Ai and accessibilityAi hasn't completely mastered the subtleties of accessibility. Transcriptions may not accurately capture certain voices or languages.6. Tips for web developers to make sites more accessibleTest websites with a screen reader.Shorten sales pages.Avoid accessibility overlays.School of Podcasting -Launch, Grow, Monetize Your PodcastYou’re don't know where to learn to podcast. Now You do. Click the link.Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify How to Start a Podcast Guide: The Complete GuideLearn how to plan, record, and launch your podcast with this illustrated guide.Support the Show.Search the Simple and Smart SEO Show podcast for something you heard! It's free!JOIN the 3-Day Supercharge Your SEO Challenge!Apply to be my podcast guest! 🎙️ Don't forget to Put your pitch topic in the subject line! AFFILIATE LINKS:Start your Shopify Store!Quit guessing with your content! GET SURFER SEO!!!10,000 Jasper words FREE!Get Carry (formerly Ocho): the best retirement resources for entrepreneurs!Note: If you make a purchase using some of my links, I make a little money. But I only ever share products, people, & offers I trust & use myself!