You can enhance your website's inclusivity by adding an Accessibility link directly to your footer. This guide explains how to activate the link, update your accessibility statement, and customize how it appears to your visitors.
To enable the accessibility option within your website footer, follow these steps:
In the top navigation of the Website Editor, click Design.
Select Footer from the left-side submenu.
Scroll to the Accessibility checkbox and enable it.
Once the accessibility option is active, you can customize the content that your visitors will see:
In the footer edit menu, click the Edit button under the Accessibility option
Edit the Title field, and add your accessibility Statement content using the text editor. Read more about the Text Editor.
Check the NoIndex checkbox if you do not wish for the Policy to be scanned by search engines..
Use the Template generator to add a ready-made template of an Accessibility Statement - Choose the template, and it will be added automatically
Use the AI Content Enhancer to fine-tune the content of your accessibility statement. After adding your statement, enter your prompt in the text box, and click Generate using AI. The AI tool will apply the changes to the statement text.
Law Requirements - Please note that we provide the technical tools to help you comply with your local privacy and accessibility laws. However, it is the responsibility of website owners to understand and adhere to these laws. We recommend researching your local regulations or consulting with a professional to ensure compliance.
Visitor Accessibility - Activating this link ensures that visitors can easily access and read your statement in a dedicated modal window.
Placeholder Content - Remember to replace the default "Please add your description here" text to ensure your statement is professional and informative.
Footer Location - The Accessibility link is designed to stay in the footer for easy discovery across all pages of your site.
Adding Accessibility Statement to the Website Header
The link to the Accessibility Statement cannot be included in the website header. If you would like to display your statement on your homepage, you can add it to a content page that will be visible when scrolling through the website. You can hide the added content page from the homepage, making it visible only in the header as a menu item. This requires the website to be set up as a multi-page website
