Web Accessibility
Web accessibility means making your website usable by everyone — regardless of vision, hearing, motor skills or cognitive ability. For many businesses it is not just a legal obligation, but also a competitive advantage: an accessible website reaches more people, creates a better experience for all visitors and strengthens your visibility in search engines.
What is web accessibility?
Web accessibility means that websites and digital services are designed so everyone can use them — including people with disabilities. It covers everything from screen readers and keyboard navigation to colour contrast and clear text structure.
For businesses, it is not just about inclusion. An accessible website typically has better search engine performance, lower bounce rates and higher conversion, because the content is easier to find, understand and act on.
The four WCAG principles
WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) is the international standard for web accessibility. It is built on four core principles:
1
Perceivable
Content must be perceivable by all users, regardless of which senses they rely on. In practice this means, for example:
• Images have descriptive alt text so screen readers can convey the content.
• Videos include subtitles or transcriptions.
• The colour contrast between text and background is sufficiently high.
• Text can be enlarged without breaking the layout.
2
Operable
All features must be operable by every user — not just those with a mouse. This includes, among other things:
• The entire site can be navigated using only the keyboard.
• There are no time limits that prevent the user from completing an action.
• Navigation is logical and predictable.
• Interactive elements have clear focus indicators.
3
Understandable
Content and features must be easy to understand for all visitors. This requires:
• Clear, readable text without unnecessary jargon.
• Correct use of headings (H1, H2, H3) to create structure.
• Forms with clear labels and error messages.
• Consistent design and behaviour across pages.
4
Robust
The website must work reliably across devices, browsers and assistive technologies. This means:
• Correct, semantic HTML that works with screen readers and other assistive tools.
• Compatibility with common browsers and operating systems.
• No features that only function in one particular browser.
Legal requirements for web accessibility
In the EU, all public-sector websites must already comply with the WCAG standard. From 28 June 2025, the European Accessibility Act also applies to a wide range of private businesses — including online shops and providers of digital services.
Micro-enterprises are exempt from the law. A micro-enterprise is defined as a business with:
• Fewer than 10 employees
• An annual turnover or total balance sheet below €2 million
Businesses may also apply for exemption if the adjustments would involve disproportionate costs relative to the size of the business.
How Webbee helps with accessibility
At Webbee, we build accessibility in from the start. We use semantic HTML, strong colour contrast, keyboard navigation and responsive design — not as an afterthought, but as part of the foundation.
If you have an existing website, we can review it for accessibility gaps and implement improvements. We recommend that you first obtain a professional accessibility report from an external consultant. We then use that report as a roadmap for the specific adjustments we can make.
After implementation, the consultant can assist in preparing an accessibility statement documenting the level of compliance.