Website Compliance 2025
If your WordPress site isn’t fully compliant with ADA accessibility, data privacy, and security standards in 2025, you’re risking more than just a warning. You could face lawsuits, lose the trust of your audience, and even damage your brand’s reputation.
The hard truth? Most sites are out of compliance right now. And yours might be one of them, even if you don’t realize it.
Here’s the bottom line: If your site isn’t secure, accessible, and up-to-date, it’s already a liability. But don’t stress — fixing it is doable, fast, and strategic. Let me show you exactly what you need to do.
Why Compliance Can’t Be Ignored
Regulations like the ADA, GDPR, and CCPA aren’t just “nice-to-haves” or vague guidelines. They’re the law. Courts and regulators are stepping up enforcement, and businesses are getting hit hard.
More importantly, compliance shows your commitment to every visitor—especially those with disabilities—and to protecting the personal information of every user. That’s real leadership. It builds trust, loyalty, and sets you apart.
What’s Usually Missing?
Most sites get it wrong because they don’t see all the moving parts: If you recognize any of this, you’re in the right place.
Most sites get it wrong because they don’t see all the moving parts:
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Missing alt text on images and poor color contrast that shut out users with disabilities
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Privacy policies that don’t explain how data is collected or shared
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No proper cookie consent or control options for users
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Security gaps — outdated plugins, weak passwords, no 2FA, no malware scanning
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No SSL encryption to protect data in transit
How to Fix Your Website Compliance—The Real Checklist
We work closely with AccessiBe, one of the smartest AI-powered accessibility platforms out there, and this is how I recommend you take control of your site’s compliance:
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Run a Full Accessibility Audit—Automated + Manual
Let AccessiBe’s AI scan your whole site for compliance issues and follow up with real-world manual testing—keyboard navigation, screen readers—to catch what machines can miss. Fix things like missing alt text, poor color contrast, and inaccessible forms.
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Give Your Visitors Control With Accessibility Tools
Roll out an interface that lets visitors adjust font sizes, colors, navigation, and more on the fly. This isn’t just compliance; it’s about creating a website experience that works for everyone.
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Be Crystal Clear About Privacy and Cookies
Your privacy policy needs to tell the real story—what data you collect, why, and how users can control it. Use consent management tools that comply with GDPR and CCPA, so visitors can say yes or no to cookies easily and securely.
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Lock Down Your Security, Every Day
Keep WordPress, themes, and plugins updated—always. Use strong passwords, turn on two-factor authentication, and install security plugins like Wordfence or Sucuri that actively scan and block threats.
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Encrypt Your Entire Site With SSL
HTTPS isn’t optional anymore. It protects data in transit, improves SEO, and tells users you’re serious about their security.
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Only Collect What You Need—And Protect It
Don’t be greedy with data. Collect just what’s necessary and regularly clean out what you don’t need anymore. Fewer data means less risk.
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Make Compliance a Habit, Not a Project
Set up ongoing monitoring with AccessiBe’s dashboard. Get monthly scans, detailed reports, and stay ready for audits or legal questions.
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Educate Your Team and Keep It Documented
Everyone involved in your site—from content creators to developers—needs to understand what compliance means. Document your policies and processes so you’re always prepared.
Let’s Make Your Website a Model of Compliance and Trust
Non-compliance isn’t a risk worth taking. But fixing it? That’s a power move that protects your brand, your users, and your future. Want a smart, proven partner to automate your accessibility and compliance? Check out AccessiBe. Their AI-driven platform makes staying compliant easier than ever.
