Accessible Website Agency Berlin

An accessible website is designed and developed so as many people as possible can use it reliably, regardless of device, input method or individual limitations. Technically, it means semantic HTML, keyboard navigation, screen reader compatibility, sufficient contrast, alternative text, clear structures and understandable content.

The European Accessibility Act and the BFSG set accessibility requirements for affected digital products and services. In practice, affected digital offers usually need orientation toward EN 301 549 and WCAG criteria, transparent documentation, an accessibility statement and a feedback mechanism. Whether and how far an offer is affected should be reviewed case by case.

The BFSG mainly affects providers of certain products and services for consumers, for example in e-commerce, digital services, telecommunications, banking services or e-books. There are exceptions and boundaries, including rules for micro-enterprises in services. Public-sector organizations follow additional requirements such as BITV 2.0. We address technical implementation, but do not replace legal case-by-case review.

WCAG organizes accessibility into four principles: perceivable, operable, understandable and robust. In practice, this includes alternative text, contrast, keyboard access, focus states, form errors, clear navigation and compatibility with assistive technologies. We review the relevant criteria systematically and translate them into design, frontend and content work.

In many cases, accessibility can be improved after launch through changes to HTML structure, ARIA attributes, contrast, keyboard navigation, forms and content. The effort depends on how the website is built. If structural weaknesses are too deep, an accessible relaunch can be the better solution. We evaluate both paths.

That depends on whether the project is a new build, remediation or relaunch. Effort comes from analysis, design review, frontend changes, testing, documentation and editorial standards. For existing websites, the technical foundation strongly determines whether focused remediation is enough or an accessible relaunch is the more sensible path.

Accessibility is tested through a combination of automated checks and manual review. Tools such as axe, WAVE or Lighthouse provide important signals, but they do not replace real use. We also test with screen readers, keyboard navigation, magnification and real scenarios, including forms, menus, interactive components and dynamic sections.

Accessibility does not need to limit design. It sets standards for contrast, type sizes, focus states, color independence and usability. Within those standards, there is still substantial room for design, and many requirements improve quality across many usage situations.

If your organization falls under BFSG, EAA-related requirements, public-sector accessibility rules or comparable obligations, an accessibility statement may be required. It documents the current conformance status, names known limitations and provides a feedback mechanism for reporting barriers. BxW prepares this statement technically and editorially based on audit results.

Only if it is actively maintained. New content, plugins, design changes or CMS updates can introduce barriers. That is why we train editorial teams in accessible content work, including alternative text, heading structure, link text and document formats, and offer regular reviews so the website stays accessible.