Many small-businesses prioritize site aesthetic over function. An "aesthetic-first" site can wind up overlooking the basics—how to contact you, buy, book, or understand what you do. Always prioritize the function and structure of your website, then make it look good.

If your business relies on your website, prioritizing UX improvements isn't a "nice to have" it's a must. Failing to address usability issues is negatively impacting your retention and lowering your conversion rate. #smallbusiness #webdesign #usability #userexperience #ux #accessibility #conversions

Ignoring your UX is costing you return visits. When users have a frustrating experience, many won't give your website a second chance—in one study, almost 50% of consumers reported leaving a brand entirely because of bad UX.

"Sure I can do UX writing"

Running your website through an automated accessibility scan should always be be a starting point, not your standard!

Duncan Faulkner@duncanfaulkner.bsky.social · last wk.

Bugs automated tools never flag: focus that doesn't move to a dialog, arrow keys dead in a tablist, an aria-live region too chatty or silent, a visible label ≠ the accessible name, a control with no keyboard, reduced-motion ignored. AXE is a spell-checker, not a proofreader. #a11y

First impressions form fast (we're talking milliseconds), and a huge share of people judge credibility based on the website experience, design, and overall speed. Optimizing your UX directly affects the confidence new users have in your business and product.

"I have a master's in software development, and accessibility was never in the curriculum." A developer told me that last week. When accessibility gets missed, it's almost never that people don't care. It's that no one ever taught them. That's a far more hopeful problem to solve. #a11y

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Are you "waiting" to invest in your UX? We have bad news—waiting isn't an option.

#digitalaccessibility tip: Accessibility isn't for “obviously disabled” users only—ignoring accessibility impacts situational limitations (broken arms, bright sunlight, noisy environments) and decreases the quality of your experience for all users.

Accessibility isn’t special treatment. It’s just planning that includes more people. #AccessibilityMatters #InclusiveDesign #EverydayLife

#UX isn't just how your website looks—it's how easy and enjoyable it is to use, and how effective the functionality of it is. We've launched a resource guide to help break down what exactly user experience is and what improving it may entail. tinyurl.com/nhe5t6t6

Overview: What is User Experience, Really?

User experience (UX) is crucial for digital products; poor UX quickly harms brand perception, reduces conversions, and drives customers away, while good UX boosts retention, revenue, and ROI.…

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Sliders (the web UI component) are inherently inaccessible. Trying to slide to the exact spot I want is fatiguing and aggravating. Here's how to make one intentionally accessible... Sliders (the food) are delicious! #WebDevelopment #Accessibility #a11y 1/5

#digitalaccessibility tip: Digital accessibility is about whether or not someone can use your site—not whether it simply looks good or loads fast.

Remember: A great UI can’t compensate for poor UX foundations—if the journey is confusing, conversions and retention suffer no matter how polished your site ✨appears✨ to be. #smallbusiness #webdesign #usability #userexperience #ux #accessibility

Do you use #ui and #ux interchangeably? It's a common mistake, but they difference is important to understand.

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AccelerateUX@accelerateux.com · 3w ago

Just launched! Our framework helps small business owners, product managers, and marketers (among others) to self-evaluate their website against usability standards and best practices. bit.ly/4f5QPLl #smallbusiness #webdesign #usability #userexperience #ux #accessibility

Just launched! Our framework helps small business owners, product managers, and marketers (among others) to self-evaluate their website against usability standards and best practices. bit.ly/4f5QPLl #smallbusiness #webdesign #usability #userexperience #ux #accessibility

The Self-Guided Usability Assessment: For Websites

Find out exactly where your website is losing customers — no UX background required.If you know your website could convert better but you're not sure where to look, this 21-page self-guided…

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Did you know that your website is legally required to be accessible? Most small business owners don't. That's why we've created a resource guide to help explain what accessibility on the internet actually means: www.accelerateux.com/resources/ac... #a11y #accessibledesign #smallbusiness

Overview: The Importance of Digital Accessibility

Digital accessibility makes websites usable for everyone, including people with disabilities. It’s often a legal requirement and can help small businesses reach more customers, improve SEO, and…

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Launching an event? No one can come if they can't find out where it's happening!! Make sure Date, Time, and Location are front and center on your home page... and for good measure, maybe just add it literally any where else you can possibly think of.

Cairo Steele 🔜 Back at work! (but slow), iFC@cairosteele.com · 4w ago

I am BEGGING all conventions to have the home page of their website include: 1) the date 2) the location

Consistency builds trust—and trust equals conversions. Does your website's navigation move or change between pages? This may not seem like a big deal, but it can have a major impact on your user's confidence in your brand. #Usability #WebDesign #SmallBusiness #CustomerExperience