The Accessibility Tool We Built Because We Were Sick of Excel Hell
Introduction We didn’t set out to build another accessibility platform. It actually started during an audit for a U.S. healthcare client; very regulated, very strict, where our QA team had about nine different spreadsheets open, each tracking a different part of the WCAG journey. One for testers, one for severity, another for notes. Screenshots? Buried […]
ESG in QA: From Compliance Checkboxes to Core Responsibility
Introduction We were reviewing a critical release for a healthcare platform: full regression, tight deadlines, one of those Friday-night deploys everyone secretly dreads. Halfway through, their CISO pings us: “Hey, do your test cases track ESG-relevant criteria? Data use, accessibility, things like that?” At first, I thought he was joking. Actually, no… he wasn’t. That […]
Common Accessibility Issues in Software – and How BetterQA Prevents Them
Introduction Have you ever struggled to read light gray text on a white background? Or have you tried navigating a website without a mouse? For millions of users, these aren’t minor inconveniences; they’re full stop barriers. At BetterQA, we believe that if a product isn’t accessible, it isn’t high quality. That’s why accessibility testing is […]
Why the Google Accessibility Scan Tool Isn’t Enough
Introduction Let’s be honest, we all love the convenience of automated tools. The Google Accessibility Scan Tool, for example, can quickly give us a glimpse of how accessible our website is. But here’s the thing; just because you ran that scan doesn’t mean you’re good to go. It’s like checking the oil in your car; […]
7 Essential Steps in Your Accessibility Testing Checklist for Unbeatable Website Compliance
Introduction Let’s be honest, web accessibility isn’t something that should just be checked off your to-do list. It’s a must. And here’s why: We all use technology for just about everything in our lives, and the last thing you want is to exclude a whole group of people from being able to access your website […]
Practical Guide to Accessibility Testing
introduction Let’s face it: in today’s world, it’s not enough for software to just work—it needs to be accessible to everyone. Whether someone has a disability or just prefers a different way of interacting with your application, accessibility testing ensures your software is usable by as many people as possible. That’s where accessibility testing comes […]