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GoDaddy sponsors WP Accessibility Day: Building a more inclusive web

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Maja Loncar
GoDaddy sponsors WP Accessibility Day 2025

At GoDaddy, we believe the internet should be accessible to everyone, everywhere. That’s why we’re proud to sponsor WP Accessibility Day 2025, a global, virtual event dedicated to making the web a more inclusive place for all. 

Sponsoring #WPAD aligns with GoDaddy’s mission to empower entrepreneurs and creators worldwide. By supporting events, sharing best practices, and fostering an inclusive community, we’re helping make the internet welcoming to all.

Why web accessibility matters

Accessible websites reflect our commitment to humanity. Ensuring everyone can access information, services, and opportunities online is at the heart of digital inclusion. For businesses, accessibility opens doors to wider audiences and builds trust with customers. For users, it means equal access and a sense of belonging.

GoDaddy’s ongoing accessibility commitment

At GoDaddy, accessibility is everyone’s business. Together, we can make the web a better place for everyone.

To accomplish this, we invest in web accessibility initiatives, education, and expert partnerships to demystify inclusive coding and design. This empowers our employees, customers, and the wider digital community to create a more accessible internet.

Partnerships advancing accessibility

We’re also partnering with various leaders and organizations to expand accessibility. GoDaddy is honored to sponsor Joe Dolson, an acclaimed WordPress plugin developer and accessibility consultant. Joe’s active involvement in the Make WordPress Accessibility team and as a co-organizer of WordPress Accessibility Day is helping drive real change in the WordPress ecosystem.

We also support Equalize Digital, a company dedicated to WordPress accessibility. GoDaddy sponsors the virtual WordPress Accessibility Meetup organized by Equalize Digital, providing live captioning so all attendees can participate fully in these important conversations.

Making GoDaddy’s online presence accessible

We’re committed to following recognized accessibility standards like WCAG 2.1 AA for our websites, including our storefront and checkout experiences. Our practices include:

  • Alternative text for images
  • Heading structure
  • Proper color contrast
  • Keyboard-accessible navigation
  • Consistent, clear layouts
  • Readable, plain language
  • Regular testing with assistive technologies

We also train our teams to prioritize accessibility throughout design and development.

Accessibility in our products and support

Check out some of the programs at GoDaddy that help to build a more accessible environment for our customers and our employees:

Airo™ Site Optimizer

Our Airo Site Optimizer helps website owners identify and fix common accessibility issues, such as missing alt text or improper heading structures. It provides step-by-step recommendations and, often, one-click fixes to make accessibility improvements simple for everyone.

Website Builder and Managed hosting for WordPress

GoDaddy’s Website Builder and Managed hosting for WordPress solutions offer accessibility-friendly themes and templates. We provide guides and resources to help users add alt text, captions, and accessible forms, ensuring your site is inclusive from the start.

Accessible customer support

Our customer support team is trained to assist with accessibility questions and can guide users through implementing accessibility features.

Building an accessible workplace and supply chain

Accessibility is part of GoDaddy's culture. Our accessible procurement processes and policies foster employee belonging and ensure diversity in our supply chain.

Social media accessibility

We’re committed to making our social content inclusive by:

  • Using descriptive alt text for all images
  • Adding detailed captions and descriptions for images and videos
  • Avoiding strobing/flashing effects and including content warnings
  • Using CamelCase for hashtags for screen readers
  • Limiting emojis for clarity with assistive technologies

Resources to help you create an accessible website

We encourage everyone to make accessibility a priority. Start with an accessibility audit, involve people with disabilities in testing, and stay updated with the latest standards. Even small changes can make a big difference.

Explore our resources:

Join us in our mission to make the web a more inclusive place for everyone.