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AI search has moved the digital front door, and most websites haven’t noticed
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Stacker , KVIA ABC-7
· July 25, 2026
· 4 min read
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For years, making a website accessible meant starting at the homepage. Audit the navigation. Fix the hero image. Make sure the main call-to-action button works with a keyboard. The homepage was where users arrived, so it was where accessibility teams focused their attention. That logic made sense...
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Why this matters in The El Paso
El Paso's city government and local organizations should take note of the shifting digital landscape, as the rise of AI-powered search changes how residents interact with online content. With 95% of AI search traffic bypassing homepages, it's crucial that accessibility efforts focus on individual pages, such as those providing public services or benefits information. The fact that pages beyond homepages have 10% more accessibility issues and 18% more page elements is particularly concerning, as it increases the likelihood of failures and dead ends for users relying on assistive technology. As El Paso continues to develop its online presence, it must prioritize accessibility across all pages, not just the homepage, to ensure equal access to information and services for all residents, including those with disabilities. This requires a reevaluation of existing compliance programs and a shift towards a more comprehensive approach to digital accessibility.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 25, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? For years, making a website accessible meant starting at the homepage. Audit the navigation. Fix the hero image. Make sure the main call-to-action button works with a keyboard. The homepage was where users arrived, so it was where accessibility teams focused their attention. That logic made sense...
When was this published? This article was first published on July 25, 2026 by KVIA ABC-7 and curated for The El Paso readers.
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