Our Services - Web Accessibility Audits
Our web accessibility audit service is the perfect way to evaluate whether or not your website meets the basic requirements for good accessibility and provides you with a report outlining the neccessary steps to remedy the situation.
The ambition to have a website which is accessible to as many users as possible is a sensible business goal as well as a legal requirement under the 1999 Disability Discrimination Act (DDA).
What is web accessibility?
The accessibility of a website covers much more than just access for people with disabilities. It's about giving people unhindered access to a web site from various devices, such as web-enabled televisions, mobile phones and personal digital assistants (PDA's).
It's also about giving access to users who have different screen sizes, browser types and settings, or those who do not have plug-ins such as the Flash player.
Overall, ensuring you have an accessible website guarantees your website can be used by the widest possible audience - and you know that makes good business sense!.
What is a web accessibility audit?
Our web accessibility audit compares your website against the W3C's Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).
What are the Web Content Accessibility Guide (WCAG) Guidelines:
- Priority 1: Web developers must satisfy these requirements, otherwise it will be impossible for one or more groups to access the Web content. Conformance to this level is described as “A”.
- Priority 2: Web developers should satisfy these requirements, otherwise some groups will find it difficult to access the Web content. Conformance to this level is described as “AA” or “double A”.
- Priority 3: Web developers may satisfy these requirements, in order to make it easier for some groups to access the Web content. Conformance to this level is described as “AAA” or “triple A”.
The result of our Web Accessibility Audit will provide you with a report which can be used to make the required changes or these changes can be implemented as part of our accessible website design service.
What are the main benefits of ensuring my website meets accessiblity guidelines.
Some of the main benefits which may be achieved by following the steps outlined in the report generated by our web accessibility audit are:
- Increased levels of sales
- Enhanced customer satisfaction
- Protect your valuable reputation
- Greatly improved audience reach
- Maximise customer retention
- Improved return on investment
If you have some questions and want to know more...
For more information on our web accessibility audit service contact the studio on 01360 661 028 for a chat.
