How to Get Your Website WCAG 2.2 Compliant (Without Losing Your Mind)

Here's a stat that should make every developer pause: 96% of websites have detectable WCAG failures. Not some websites — nearly all of them. And the #1 culprit? Missing alt text on images. If your site is in that 96%, you're not just failing an accessibility audit — you're potentially exposed to ADA lawsuits, locking out 1 billion+ users with disabilities, and leaving SEO value on the table. The good news: WCAG compliance is way more achievable than it sounds, especially with the right tools. What Actually Is WCAG 2.2? WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) is the international standard for web accessibility, published by the W3C. Version 2.2, released in 2023, added 9 new success criteria to an already comprehensive spec. There are three conformance levels: Level What it means Required by? A Bare minimum — alt text, keyboard nav, no seizure content Everyone AA Legal standard in most countries ADA, EAA, EN 301 549 AAA Best practice for government/public sector Recommended only If