Why Squarespace sites are targeted
Squarespace serves many small service businesses — exactly the targets plaintiff firms pursue for quick settlements.
Recent lawsuit examples:
- $5K–$15K typical settlement for small Squarespace business sites
Most common Squarespace accessibility issues
Template accessibility gaps
Most Squarespace templates have WCAG 2.1 AA issues out of the box.
Image block alt text
Alt text is optional in Squarespace image blocks and often missing.
Color palettes failing AA
Some default color schemes fail contrast requirements.
Form validation not announced
Form errors don't properly reach screen readers.
Navigation keyboard issues
Mobile nav often traps keyboard users.
Squarespace-specific fixes
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Paste our widget code into Settings > Advanced > Code Injection > Footer2
Run Squarespace's built-in image alt text audit3
Use "Accessibility" color palette option (7.1:1 contrast)4
Enable keyboard navigation testing in preview mode5
Check form block error announcements