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RGAA on HubSpot CMS: complete compliance checklist
Implementing RGAA compliance on HubSpot CMS means addressing the platform's specific failure modes (drag-and-drop layout ignoring heading hierarchy, cta modules as image-only buttons) while applying Référentiel général d'amélioration de l'accessibilité success criteria across content, code, and editorial workflow.
RGAA in 60 seconds
France's Référentiel général d'amélioration de l'accessibilité (RGAA) is the French government's national web accessibility methodology, currently at version 4.1, that operationalises EN 301 549 / WCAG 2.1 AA with 106 control tests and is mandatory for public-sector and (since the EAA transposition) large-private-sector French websites.
HubSpot CMS accessibility — what you are starting with
HubSpot CMS's marketer-friendly editor introduces accessibility risk: marketers may build pages visually without attention to heading structure or alt text.
RGAA setup checklist for HubSpot CMS
1. Use accessibility-ready HubSpot themes: Audit theme markup before purchase.
2. Train marketers: Heading hierarchy and alt text discipline.
3. Audit forms: HubSpot forms support labels; ensure they are used.
Common RGAA failures on HubSpot CMS
• Drag-and-drop layout ignoring heading hierarchy
• CTA modules as image-only buttons
• Forms missing labels
• Pop-up forms without accessibility
Putting it together
Combine RGAA's Level AA requirements with HubSpot CMS's native tooling. Bake accessibility into your component library and editorial workflow; instrument axe-core in CI for regression.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Cited answers. Sourced. Updated as standards and case law change.
Is HubSpot CMS RGAA-compliant out of the box?
HubSpot provides accessible defaults and tooling. Marketer-built pages frequently introduce regressions; editorial discipline is the limiting factor.
What is the easiest path to RGAA compliance on HubSpot CMS?
Start with the platform's most-accessible default theme (where applicable), audit each installed plugin/extension/module, train content authors on alt text and heading hierarchy, and instrument axe-core in your CI pipeline.
Is HubSpot CMS accessible?
HubSpot provides accessible defaults and tooling. Marketer-built pages frequently introduce regressions; editorial discipline is the limiting factor.
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