Hey everyone,
I’m working on making our online store more inclusive and ADA compliant. We’re stuck on how to let customers know when they’ve successfully added an item to their cart.
Someone suggested a popup, but I’m not sold on that idea. It doesn’t seem like the smoothest way to do it. Has anyone found a good solution for this?
We want to make sure all our shoppers, regardless of their abilities, can easily tell when they’ve added something to their cart. Any tips or examples of what’s worked well for you would be super helpful!
Thanks in advance for your ideas!
I’ve tackled this issue before, and found that using ARIA live regions works well. Essentially, you add a visually hidden div with aria-live=‘polite’ near your ‘Add to Cart’ button. When the item is added, update this div’s content with a success message. Screen readers will announce this change without disrupting the user’s flow.
For visual users, a subtle animation on the cart icon (like a quick pulse or color change) coupled with a temporary text update near the button can work wonders. This approach is non-intrusive yet effective for all users.
Remember to test with actual users of assistive technologies to ensure it works as intended. Accessibility is often about finding the right balance between providing information and maintaining a smooth user experience.
Hey RyanDragon22, that’s a great question! Have you considered using a toast notification system? It’s less intrusive than a popup but still grabs attention.
I’m curious, what’s your current setup like? Are you using any specific frameworks or libraries?
One thing that’s worked well for me is combining visual and auditory cues. Maybe a subtle slide-in notification at the top of the page, coupled with a gentle ‘ding’ sound? Of course, you’d want to make sure users can turn off the sound if they prefer.
What about your cart icon? Could you animate it slightly when an item’s added? Like a little bounce or glow effect?
I’d love to hear more about your site’s overall design. Sometimes the best solution depends on the context. Have you gotten any feedback from users with disabilities yet?