CartKind: Enhancing Cart Accessibility for a Shopify Store

We improved accessibility for a Shopify store by ensuring that when the cart is opened, the user focuses on the cart, preventing interaction with other parts of the website. This enhancement was implemented to create a more inclusive shopping experience for users relying on assistive technologies.

The Business Needs

Understanding the Needs of CartKind

A leading brand in the eCommerce space sought to enhance accessibility on its Shopify-powered store. The primary objective was to improve the cart experience for users with disabilities, ensuring that when the cart is opened, user focus remains strictly within the cart.

The enhancements needed to comply with modern web accessibility guidelines had to be integrated into the client’s existing Shopify theme and payment setup without requiring a new development environment.

The store utilizes a theme with built-in support for payment gateways like PayPal and Apple Pay, necessitating seamless implementation of accessibility improvements without affecting site performance or user experience.

About Our Client: Keetsa is a sustainable mattress company committed to delivering high-quality sleep products with minimal environmental impact. With over 15 years in the industry, the brand has introduced innovative solutions in the mattress-in-a-box segment. Keetsa prioritizes eco-friendly practices, offering comfortable and affordable sleep solutions to customers worldwide.

Our Approach

Improving accessibility for an effortless shopping experience.

We focused on resolving a significant navigation issue. When users opened the cart, they could still interact with other areas of the site, which posed a challenge for those using assistive technology.

We aimed to make interactions remain within the cart until the cart was closed to improve usability and accessibility. Leveraging Shopify’s functionality combined with Cart.js, jQuery, and React, we streamlined the cart’s functionality to maintain the user’s attention.

This removed distractions and simplified navigation, guaranteeing adherence to accessibility best practices. These improvements developed a more user-friendly, accessible shopping experience that enables all customers to shop and buy quickly.

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The Solution

Our significant contributions were:

Shopify Cart Accessibility Enhancement

We applied focus management to the cart section so that users focus only on the cart when they open it. This avoids distractions and enhances navigation for assistive technology users.

Seamless Integration with Existing Theme

Keeping with the client’s Civic theme, we tailored the functionality while avoiding interference with the site’s look or user experience.

jQuery and Cart.js Implementation

With Cart.js, jQuery, and React, we streamlined the cart’s functionality to maintain focus and enhance usability for every customer, including screen reader users.

Optimized Checkout Experience

By enabling the cart for easier access, we made the shopping experience smoother and more intuitive, especially for keyboard navigation customers.

These updates helped align the store with recognized accessibility standards in e-commerce.

Features

The Shopify website has:

Shopify Cart Accessibility

Implemented focus management to ensure that when people open the cart, they do not lose focus on it, enhancing accessibility for people with disabilities

Theme Integration

Synchronized with the Civic theme to preserve design consistency while enhancing cart usability without interfering with the user experience.

Assistive Technology Support

Fixed screen reader and other assistive technology compatibility issues to make the cart more straightforward to use for people with disabilities.

Web Accessibility Standards

Applied best practices to improve accessibility, providing an inclusive shopping process that adheres to industry accessibility standards.

Screenshots

Visualizing digital accessibility enhancements.

What Our Clients Think About Us

Insights from those who trust us.

Emersyn John, Founder

“ Partnering with the AddWeb Solution team significantly enhanced the accessibility of our Shopify store. The focus on management improvements delivered a better experience for our customers who rely on assistive technologies. Their technical expertise and understanding of accessibility standards ensured a smooth and efficient execution. We truly appreciated their commitment to delivering high-quality solutions. ”

Final Outcome

The Shopify store now provides a more accessible and seamless experience for all users, especially those with disabilities. By addressing a critical focus-trapping issue in the cart, we ensured that users can navigate and check out without unnecessary distractions.

With a more intuitive checkout flow and continued support for secure payment options like PayPal and Apple Pay, the store delivers an improved, inclusive shopping experience. These enhancements reflect a strong commitment to eCommerce accessibility and user satisfaction.