Accessibility problems are invisible to most site owners. You don’t see the broken keyboard navigation. You don’t notice the missing labels. You don’t experience the frustration of users who can’t complete basic tasks. An accessibility audit makes these barriers visible so you can fix them.
Accessibility isn’t just about compliance. It affects your business in ways you might not expect.
Even if you’re not legally required to be accessible, removing barriers helps everyone. Captions help users in noisy environments. Keyboard navigation helps power users. Clear contrast helps users on cheap monitors or in bright sunlight. Good accessibility is good usability.
We run automated scans using pa11y against the latest WCAG guidelines.
| Standard | Levels Tested |
|---|---|
| WCAG 2.1 | A, AA, AAA |
| WCAG 2.2 | A, AA, AAA |
Most audits only test Level A and AA. We test all three levels to give you the complete picture, including enhanced requirements that improve usability for everyone.
Level A (minimum): Basic requirements. Failing these means major barriers exist. Examples: images need alt text, pages need titles, forms need labels.
Level AA (standard): The most common compliance target. Includes contrast requirements, resize support, and consistent navigation. Most legal requirements reference Level AA.
Level AAA (enhanced): Highest standard. Includes sign language for video, extended audio descriptions, and stricter contrast ratios. Few sites achieve full AAA compliance, but individual criteria can improve usability significantly.
Automated testing catches the majority of accessibility problems, including:
We identify up to 20 key pages to audit. We focus on high-traffic pages, conversion paths, and pages with complex functionality. You review our selection and can suggest changes before we begin.
We run pa11y scans against every selected page, testing against both WCAG 2.1 and 2.2 at all conformance levels. The automated scan catches markup errors, missing attributes, contrast failures, and structural problems.
We compile findings into a detailed report with:
We don’t include code snippets or step-by-step implementation guides. The report tells you what’s broken and why it matters. If you want us to implement fixes, we’ll provide a separate quote.
You get a 30-minute call where we:
Why automated only? Manual testing is valuable but time-intensive. At €99, this audit gives you a fast, affordable way to identify the most common accessibility barriers. If you need comprehensive manual testing, we can scope that as a separate project.
€99
Timeline: 2-3 days
Common questions about accessibility audits.
Automated testing catches 30-50% of accessibility issues. It’s excellent for identifying markup errors, missing attributes, and contrast failures. It won’t catch everything a manual audit would, but at €99, it’s a fast and affordable way to identify major barriers.
If you need comprehensive testing including manual screen reader and keyboard navigation testing, we can scope that as a custom project.
We test everything regardless. You’ll receive results for all levels and both standards. Focus on what’s relevant to your compliance requirements and treat the rest as improvement opportunities.
We look at your site structure, analytics (if available), and focus on:
You review our selection before we start and can request changes.
You decide next steps:
We’re happy to quote implementation work separately.
The automated scan tests the rendered HTML, which includes responsive layouts. However, we don’t do separate mobile-specific testing or test on actual mobile devices with assistive technology.
WCAG 2.2 (released 2023) adds nine new success criteria on top of 2.1. The additions focus on mobile accessibility, cognitive accessibility, and improved authentication requirements. We test against both to ensure you’re meeting the latest standards.
The audit identifies issues against WCAG standards, which is what most accessibility laws reference. However, we’re not lawyers and don’t provide legal advice. The report documents what we found and recommends fixes. Consult with legal counsel about specific compliance requirements for your jurisdiction.
We recommend auditing after major site changes, redesigns, or CMS updates. For actively developed sites, annual audits help catch issues that creep in over time. If you’re making continuous changes, consider building automated accessibility testing into your development workflow.
Want the complete picture? See Combined Audit (€150) for accessibility and performance together.