“These tools rely on automation that only catches 30% of issues. And for blind users with screen readers? The overlays often conflict with their assistive tech—making the site harder to use.”

Bet Hannon runs AccessiCart, an agency that fixes accessibility problems for e-commerce stores—usually right after they’ve been sued. We talked about why “quick fix” overlay plugins are making the problem worse, the four accessibility issues you can fix right now, and what the European Accessibility Act’s €100K fines mean for US-based stores.

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• AccessiCart: https://accessicart.com
• Bet on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/bethannon
• WAVE Accessibility Tool: https://wave.webaim.org
• Overlay Fact Sheet: https://overlayfactsheet.com

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The Unofficial Shopify Podcast is hosted by Kurt Elster and explores the stories behind successful Shopify stores. Get actionable insights, practical strategies, and proven tactics from entrepreneurs who’ve built thriving ecommerce businesses.