Accessible Websites Agency

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 are the international standard for web accessibility. The standard defines three levels of conformance: A (basic requirements), AA (advanced standard), and AAA (highest standard). Level AA is the requirement set by the BFSG and our minimum standard for every project. The guidelines cover four principles: perceivable, operable, understandable, and robust. We systematically test every website against these criteria and document the status in an audit report. The WCAG 2.1 criteria are specific and measurable, not open to interpretation. This means a website either meets them or it doesn’t. If not, we’ll show you exactly which points are missing. That way, you’ll know exactly where you stand and what needs to be done. A web accessibility agency must be familiar with these levels; otherwise, it’s making promises it can’t keep.

The Accessibility Enhancement Act has been in effect since June 28, 2025, and applies to companies that offer products or services to consumers. The requirements are based on the European standard EN 301 549, which is aligned with the WCAG 2.1 guidelines. Violations may result in fines and warnings. We can advise you on whether your company falls under the scope of the BFSG and what measures are necessary. Important: The law applies not only to new websites but also to existing digital services and offerings. Legal uncertainty is a business risk. If your website already exists, we’ll conduct an audit and create a concrete action plan with a timeline and priorities. This will help you achieve compliance in a structured manner.

Before we implement any changes, we analyze the current state of your website. Our audit systematically evaluates your website against the WCAG 2.1 criteria (Level AA): contrast, keyboard navigation, screen reader compatibility, forms, media content, and page structure. The result is a documented report listing all findings, prioritized by severity. Each finding includes a specific recommendation for action and a reference to the relevant WCAG criterion. We test not only with automated tools but also manually using real screen readers and keyboard navigation. This is more time-consuming but necessary for genuine, reliable results. Based on this, we decide together which measures to implement first. The audit works for existing websites of any size, any CMS, and any industry.

Accessibility doesn’t start with development—it starts with design. Contrast, font sizes, color coding, and user interface concepts must be right from the start for the implementation to work. We design according to the principle: if it’s accessible in the design phase, the development team can implement it cleanly. Interactive elements are given visible focus states, forms are given clear labels, and error messages never rely solely on color to convey information. We also take into account different lighting conditions and screen types to ensure your website is readable everywhere. Typography is chosen so that even smaller font sizes remain legible. Spacing between elements aids in navigation. We review existing designs for WCAG compliance and provide specific recommendations for adjustments.

Semantic HTML is the technical foundation for accessibility: correct heading hierarchies, landmark elements, ARIA attributes, and a logical tab order. We develop using WordPress, TYPO3, and HubSpot CMS and ensure that the CMS output is also accessible. We configure custom fields, editors, and templates so that your editorial team cannot create barriers, even without technical knowledge. We also focus on performance: fast-loading pages help people with poor internet connections and save data usage. Mobile users benefit from this in particular. JavaScript is used only when HTML isn’t sufficient. For us, accessibility isn’t an afterthought—it’s part of the development process from the very first line of code.

Accessibility must be tested, both automatically and manually. Automated tools detect about 30 percent of accessibility issues; the rest can only be found through manual testing using screen readers, keyboard navigation, and real-world usage scenarios. We combine both approaches: automated scans using axe or Lighthouse as a foundation, supplemented by manual checks of critical pages and features. After launch, we set up a monitoring system that regularly checks your site and alerts you if new content creates accessibility barriers. This ensures your website remains compliant over the long term, so you don’t have to start from scratch with every update. Your editorial team also receives training on accessible content management and learns best practices. A checklist document provides guidance for day-to-day work.