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Accessible Websites Get Better Rankings and More Customers

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Growth Pillar: Marketing & Branding

The Problem Trevor Gibbs Solves:

Most businesses lose traffic, rankings, and sales because their websites are not accessible — and they don’t even know it.

About 1 in 4 people live with a disability. Millions more deal with temporary vision, hearing, or mobility challenges. When a website is hard to use, people leave. Search engines notice. Rankings drop.

In this episode of Accessible Websites Get Better Rankings and More Customers, Trevor Gibbs, known as The Web Detective, explains how accessible websites improve SEO (Search Engine Optimization), AEO (Answer Engine Optimization), and GEO (Generative Engine Optimization).

He shares simple truths:

If your buttons are unclear, screen readers struggle.
If your videos have no captions, users leave.
If your site is not mobile-first, 80% of visitors get frustrated.

Accessible websites help real people. They also help Google, voice search, and AI engines understand your content better.

This is not just about compliance.

It is about growth.

 

Key Topics Covered

  • What Accessible Websites mean for SEO, AEO, and GEO
  • WCAG standards explained in simple terms
  • Why mobile-first design matters
  • The “3-second rule” for homepage clarity
  • Screen readers and why labels matter
  • U.S. tax credits for accessibility improvements
  • Legal risks and global compliance trends
  • How accessibility increases conversions and trust

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    Who This Podcast Is For

    Startup founders, solopreneurs, scaling business owners, marketing leaders, website developers, and anyone who depends on online traffic to generate leads and revenue.

    What You’ll Gain

    • Actionable insights to improve website accessibility
    • Hard-won lessons about rankings and usability
    • Real growth strategies tied to SEO and revenue
    • Clear steps to make your site mobile-first and compliant

      • Speaker

      Trevor Gibbs – The Web Detective

      Offers Mentioned

      • Website accessibility audit
      • Guidance on U.S. accessibility tax credits
      • Informal consultation to review your website

        • Hosts

        Percy Barr | https://percybarr.com/
        Wayne Pratt | https://motive8u.ca/
        Bernie Franzgrote

        Sponsors

        WebIndexer – AI Chatbot for Your Website

        Turn your website into a 24/7 sales assistant.

        Notionhive – Websites That Actually Work
        High-performing websites built to convert.

        @Hive – Real-World Business Networking
        Build real partnerships online and in person.
         

        Next Steps to Take:

        1. Listen to the episode.
        2. Review your website for accessibility gaps.
        3. Connect with Trevor for an audit.
        4. Comment your biggest website challenge.
        5. Share this episode with a business owner who needs better rankings.

          6. Watch on YouTube

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