HostGator accessibility widget
Install the EqualWeb accessibility widget on HostGator in minutes - 8 short steps add AI-powered WCAG 2.2, ADA and EAA remediation and 9 accessibility profiles to any HostGator site.
How to install EqualWeb on HostGator
To enhance the accessibility of your HostGator website using EqualWeb's accessibility widget, follow these steps:
- Obtain the EqualWeb Script - Visit EqualWeb's official website and sign up for their accessibility widget service. After registration, you will receive a JavaScript code snippet that is unique to your website.
- Log in to Your HostGator Account - Go to HostGator's cPanel and log in using your account credentials.
- Access Your Website's Files - In the cPanel, open the File Manager under the "Files" section. Navigate to the root directory of your website (usually public_html or a subfolder depending on your setup).
- Edit Your Website's HTML or Template File - Find the index.html or header.php file, or the template file that loads the common HTML <head> section for your site. Right-click on the file and choose Edit.
- Insert the EqualWeb Script - Inside the <head> section of your HTML code or template, paste the EqualWeb JavaScript snippet just before the closing </head> tag (see example screenshot).
- Save and Publish the Changes - After pasting the script, click Save Changes to save the file. If using a CMS, you may need to update or publish your changes depending on the platform.
- Verify the Installation - Visit your website in a browser. Look for the EqualWeb accessibility widget (usually appearing as an icon in the corner of the page) and click on it to test the accessibility features.
- Maintain Accessibility Compliance - Keep the EqualWeb widget updated to comply with accessibility standards like WCAG, ADA, and Section 508. Monitor feedback from users to ensure the accessibility features are working as intended.
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The same EqualWeb widget, on HostGator
EqualWeb's Accessibility Widget is an AI-powered accessibility solution that automatically remediates WCAG 2.2, ADA and EAA issues on any website and adds a profile-based accessibility menu - installed with one line of code.
Remediation is aligned with the W3C Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2, the technical standard behind the ADA, the European Accessibility Act and most accessibility laws worldwide.