What I build for you

Accessible website development.

In the EU, the European Accessibility Act (EAA) has applied since 28 June 2025: online shops, booking systems and many service providers must make their websites accessible. I build your site to WCAG 2.1 Level AA — either from scratch or as a retrofit of an existing site. Remote worldwide, from Germany (CET).
01 — Accessibility

What makes a website accessible

Keyboard operability
Sufficient color contrast
Screen readers & semantic HTML
Alt text & labeled form fields
Accessibility statement

Accessible means: your website works for everyone — including with a keyboard, with a screen reader or with limited vision. I implement the requirements of WCAG 2.1 Level AA (the technical basis the EAA builds on) in code: clean, semantic HTML, sufficient contrast, visible focus, labeled form fields and full operability without a mouse.

PROCESS

How I make your site accessible

01

Audit

I test your existing site (or plan the new one) against the WCAG 2.1 AA criteria and show you the concrete gaps.
02

Implementation

Contrast, focus, semantics, alt text and keyboard navigation — I fix the barriers directly in the code.
03

Testing

Testing with a screen reader, keyboard and tools (axe, Lighthouse) — real checks, not just tick boxes.
04

Statement

Go-live plus the accessibility statement. If you like, I stay your fixed point of contact for follow-up fixes.
EXAMPLES

Selected projects

A look at my work — websites and apps, built cleanly, fast and accessibly.
Dr. Larissa Hornig
Addiction counselling
Home page of dr-larissa-hornig.de with portrait and the headline “Addiction never affects just one person”
wwwery good apps
Indie iOS apps
wwwery good apps Desktop Hero — 9 Indie-Apps ohne Abo-Falle
Klaus P.
Music & Podcast
Klaus P Website - Musik und Podcast
Loopy Frida
Fashion & Tailoring
Loopy Frida Website - Fashion und Schneiderei
Markus Palzer
Photography
Markus Palzer Website - Fotografie Portfolio
Versicherungferienhaus
Insurance
Versicherung Ferienhaus Website - Ferienhausversicherung
02 — Hosting

Reliable hosting

Own server in Germany
SSL & daily backups
Auto-updates & monitoring
Personal support — no call center
Migration from any host

Hosting comes from the same hand — servers in Germany, GDPR-compliant, maintenance and security included. That keeps your accessible site technically clean and up to date after launch, too.

03 — Performance & SEO

Speed & visibility

Core Web Vitals Optimization
Image & Asset Compression
Technical SEO
Schema.org Structured Data
Honest measurement (Lighthouse, Search Console)

Accessibility and good findability go hand in hand: clean, semantic HTML helps screen readers AND Google. I set both up together — fast load times, clear structure, measurable with Lighthouse, axe and Search Console.

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04 — Ongoing care

Long-term care

WordPress + plugin updates
Security patches & monitoring
Daily backups + restore tests
New pages & small changes
Time and materials or retainer — flexible

Accessibility is not a one-off tick box — new content has to stay accessible too. After launch I keep your site accessible and up to date, as your fixed point of contact.

More on ongoing website care

EAA 2025

Who the accessibility obligation applies to

Online shops & e-commerce — B2C sales
Booking & appointment systems — services sold online
Banks, insurers, transport — and many more

In the EU, the European Accessibility Act (EAA) has applied since 28 June 2025; Germany implements it as the Barrierefreiheitsstärkungsgesetz (BFSG). It mainly affects websites and apps with e-commerce, online booking or contract conclusion in consumer business.

Micro-enterprises (fewer than 10 employees and under €2 million turnover) are partly exempt for services — but accessibility pays off anyway: wider reach, better usability, better SEO. In the EU, non-compliance can also trigger cease-and-desist letters and fines. Outside the EU there are separate regimes — the ADA and Section 508 in the US, the AODA in Ontario, the Disability Discrimination Act in Australia, the Equality Act in the UK; I don't advise on those, I build the technical accessibility itself. Whether you are affected specifically, I'll assess honestly in a first call (this does not replace legal advice).

PRICING

What does an accessible website cost?

ServiceInvestmentWhat you get
Accessibility audit€1,200–2,900WCAG 2.1 AA review (automated + manual + screen reader test) with a concrete action report — creditable against the implementation.
Retrofit of an existing site€3,500–9,000Contrast, focus, semantics, alt text, keyboard operability + accessibility statement — depending on scope and condition.
New accessible websitefrom €5,500Built to WCAG 2.1 AA from the ground up — including custom design, code and accessibility statement.
Guide prices for 2026 — the exact price depends on scope and starting condition and is fixed after the audit or the first call. More on website pricing: What does a website cost?

Frequently asked questions

Who has to make their website accessible?
In the EU, the European Accessibility Act (EAA) has applied since 28 June 2025 — mainly to websites and apps with e-commerce, online booking or contract conclusion in consumer business. Micro-enterprises (fewer than 10 employees and under €2 million turnover) are partly exempt for services. Outside the EU, separate rules apply (the ADA and Section 508 in the US, the AODA in Ontario, the Disability Discrimination Act in Australia, the Equality Act in the UK). In a first call I'll assess honestly whether you are affected — this does not replace legal advice.
What does an accessible website cost?
An accessibility audit is roughly €1,200–2,900, retrofitting an existing site €3,500–9,000 depending on scope, and a newly built accessible website starts at €5,500. As a freelance developer with a developer's standards, you get real manual testing instead of just a tool scan. The exact price is fixed after the audit. In detail: What does a website cost?
Can you retrofit my existing site for accessibility?
Yes. I test your current website against the WCAG 2.1 AA criteria, fix the barriers (contrast, focus, semantics, alt text, keyboard operability) and write the accessibility statement. For very old sites a rebuild can be cheaper — I'll tell you that honestly.
Can I maintain the site myself later on?
Yes. I build on WordPress; after a short handover you maintain the content yourself. One thing matters: accessibility has to survive new content too (alt text, clear structure) — I'll show you what's needed, or take it on as part of ongoing care.
How long does the implementation take?
Retrofitting an existing site often takes a few weeks; a new build takes longer depending on scope. After the audit I'll give you a realistic estimate with a clear timeline.
What does accessibility give me beyond meeting the obligation?
More than compliance: an accessible site reaches more people (including older users and people with disabilities), is easier to use and often ranks better — clean, semantic HTML helps screen readers and Google alike.

Ready to make your website accessible?

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