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Website compliance is no longer optional. As accessibility laws evolve and privacy regulations become more closely enforced, business owners are being held to higher standards online. After last week’s blog on website compliance, we created this simple, client friendly checklist to help you review your site with confidence and ask the right questions of your marketing agency or web partner.
This checklist is not meant to replace legal advice. It is meant to help you identify potential risks, gaps, and areas that may need professional review.
One Page Website Compliance Checklist
ADA Website Accessibility Checklist
Accessibility ensures your website can be used by everyone, including individuals with visual, auditory, or mobility impairments.
☐ Website can be navigated using a keyboard only
☐ Images include descriptive alt text
☐ Text has sufficient color contrast for readability
☐ Headings are structured properly and logically
☐ Forms include labels and clear instructions
☐ Videos include captions or transcripts
☐ Links are descriptive and meaningful
☐ Website works with screen readers
Privacy and Cookie Compliance Checklist
Privacy transparency builds trust and helps protect your business from regulatory issues and customer complaints.
☐ Privacy policy is present and easy to find
☐ Privacy policy clearly explains data collection and usage
☐ Cookie policy is visible and understandable
☐ Cookie consent banner is active where required
☐ Users can manage or decline non-essential cookies
☐ Contact forms disclose how information is used
☐ Third party tools and tracking are disclosed
Ongoing Compliance Best Practices
Compliance is not a one time task. It requires regular monitoring and updates as laws, platforms, and technologies change.
☐ Website is reviewed regularly for compliance updates
☐ New pages and features are checked before publishing
☐ Accessibility and privacy tools are kept up to date
☐ Compliance is monitored, not ignored
Final Reminder for Business Owners
If you answer “not sure” to any item on this checklist, it may be time for a professional review.
Website compliance is not about perfection. It is about responsibility, protection, and doing right by your customers.
If you would like help reviewing your website for accessibility and privacy compliance, our team is happy to guide you through the process and identify next steps.
AUTHOR
Kim Kelley, Marketing Guru
Kim Kelley is the founder of Creative Marketing Arts, a California-based marketing agency specializing in digital strategy, experiential events, and community-driven campaigns. With over 30 years in the shopping center industry, Kim blends creative ideas with data-driven marketing to deliver innovative solutions for REIT advertising and brand engagement. With an eye for detail and a passion for results, she helps clients discover Out of the Box strategies that connect with audiences and build loyalty.
CMA partners with local and national brands to create meaningful connections that inspire action. The full service marketing agency proudly supports community causes, including the Homeless Assistance Resource Team (HART) and the Sacramento SPCA, by donating a portion of proceeds from every event to help families and animals in need.