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4 July 2025
Built-in accessibility tools for better websites

Accessible content is essential for any modern website. Everyone should be able to read, click, and navigate without barriers. That’s why, in release 1.16, we’re introducing the Editoria11y Accessibility Checker as a standard part of the platform.

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Why accessibility is a top priority

Accessibility is about much more than technology alone. It’s about:

  • Ease of use for everyone, including visitors with visual, motor, or cognitive disabilities.
  • Higher-quality content, because editors make clearer and more consistent choices.
  • SEO benefits, as search engines value accessible, well-structured pages.
  • Legal requirements for government, education, and organizations that provide public information.

But above all: strong accessibility leads to a better user experience for all visitors.

What the Editoria11y Accessibility Checker adds to TwelveBricks

The Editoria11y Accessibility Checker provides real-time feedback on content that does not meet WCAG guidelines. While editing a page, editors immediately see:

  • Missing alt text for images
  • Incorrect or illogical heading structures
  • Links without descriptive text
  • Ambiguous buttons or buttons without labels
  • And many other common accessibility issues

With clear messages and concrete suggestions, editors can resolve problems instantly, without needing technical knowledge.

Why this is essential for content editors

Accessibility is often checked at the very end of the process, or only after a user reports an issue. That’s inefficient and leads to inconsistencies.

With the Editoria11y Accessibility Checker:

  • You improve your content while you work on it, not afterward.
  • Make accessibility part of the editorial process, not just a technical concern.
  • Stay compliant as an organization, even with multiple editors working on the same site.
  • Keep your content accessible over time, even as websites grow.

The result: higher-quality content, fewer revision rounds, and a website that works for everyone.

A platform that helps you do it right

Accessibility is not a checkbox, it’s an ongoing process. TwelveBricks makes that process as simple as possible. With accessible components by default, continuous platform improvements, and now real-time content checks, websites are not only launched quickly but also remain accessible in the long term.

A modern CMS should support teams in building inclusive, future-proof websites. With TwelveBricks, that becomes a natural part of the workflow.