What does an accessible website cost?

An individual, accessible company website starts at 1,490 € net as a fixed price. Because accessibility is planned in from the start, there is no separate surcharge for it. The exact price depends on the scope, such as the number of pages and features. More extensive projects like an online shop are calculated separately by effort. We name the binding fixed price after a free initial talk in a written proposal.

Will my website be legally compliant per the BFSG?

We build your website to the recognized WCAG 2.2 AA and consider the requirements of the German Accessibility Strengthening Act from the start. No one can guarantee blanket legal certainty, since the concrete assessment depends on the individual case and on later content. We clarify in conversation to what extent the BFSG applies to your offering and support you with the required accessibility statement.

Does my existing site have to be rebuilt for this?

Not necessarily. Many barriers sit in contrast, structure, keyboard operation and forms and can also be fixed in the existing site. Whether a rebuild or a revision is the better path depends on the state of your current site. We review your website and recommend the path that is more sensible technically and economically — a decision we make together.

Do accessible websites look boring?

No. Accessibility does not restrict the design, it sharpens it. Sufficient contrast, clear typography and a logical structure appear tidy and professional to all visitors. We still design individually and true to your brand — just in a way that makes the site usable by as many people as possible.

How do you check whether the website is accessible?

We combine automated testing tools with manual tests. Automated tools cover around 30 to 50 percent of the possible barriers (WebAIM 2024); the rest we check by hand: with real screen readers such as NVDA and VoiceOver, by keyboard navigation and with contrast measurement. This ensures the site is not only formally but practically usable.

Does the accessibility remain after launch?

Accessibility is not a state but a property that needs maintaining. New images need alt text, new pages a clean structure. Through our website care, we keep your site at the level once achieved and, on request, show you what to watch for when adding your own content.

Accessible Websites per the BFSG

We design websites that are built to WCAG 2.2 AA from the start — sufficient contrast, full keyboard operation, screen reader support and a clear structure. As a fixed price from 1,490 € net, with a dedicated contact person and hosting in Germany.

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Website from 1,490 € net Built to WCAG 2.2 AA BFSG considered from the start

from 1,490 €

accessible website (net)

WCAG 2.2 AA

target conformance from the start

principles: perceivable, operable, understandable, robust

hosting in a German data centre

A website is only truly professional when it is usable by as many people as possible — including users who see poorly, cannot operate a mouse or rely on a screen reader. With the German Accessibility Strengthening Act (BFSG), which transposes the European Accessibility Directive into German law, digital accessibility has been mandatory for many providers since 28 June 2025. We build websites that account for these requirements from the very first concept phase — following the recognized WCAG 2.2 AA, without design or impact suffering for it. Accessibility is not an afterthought for us but part of the craft. Website, online shop, visibility and ongoing care all come from a single source — you will find an overview in our services overview.

The four principles of accessible websites

Accessibility from the start · per WCAG 2.2 AA

Four principles that together make a website accessible

Perceivable, operable, understandable and robust — each principle built in from the first concept phase

1 · Perceivable

Contrast and alternatives

Sufficient colour contrast, alt text for images, scalable type

1.4.3 · contrast4.5 : 1

2 · Operable

Fully by keyboard

Every function reachable by keyboard, visible focus, logical order

2.1.1 · keyboardfocus visible

3 · Understandable

Clear language and structure

Understandable text, consistent navigation, helpful form error messages

3.3 · input assistancelabels correct

4 · Robust

Clean, standard-compliant HTML

Semantic markup that screen readers and future technology reliably understand

4.1.2 · name, role, valueNVDA · VoiceOver

Target conformance per WCAG 2.2 Level AA across all four principles4/4 principles AA

Target conformanceWCAG 2.2 AA

Website as fixed pricefrom 1,490 € net

WCAG 2.2 rests on four principles: perceivable, operable, understandable, robust. We implement them in the code from the start. Illustrative representation — example values.

What Makes Accessible Websites

Accessibility on the web means that content and functions are usable regardless of physical or technical circumstances. The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines version 2.2, conformance level AA, are the recognized benchmark for this and also underpin the European standard EN 301 549, on which the BFSG relies. We translate these requirements into concrete design and development decisions: from the choice of colours through the structure of headings to the operation of interactive elements. The result is a website that not only meets a legal requirement but is simply better built — cleaner in code, clearer in guidance and more pleasant for all visitors to use.

Sufficient Contrast

Text must stand out clearly from the background. For normal text we keep a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 (WCAG 1.4.3) and adjust your brand colours so the thresholds are met without losing the visual character.

Full Keyboard Operation

Not everyone uses a mouse. We make sure every function — menus, forms, sliders, dialogs — can be operated by keyboard alone (WCAG 2.1.1), with a logical order and a clearly visible focus.

Screen Reader Support

Blind and visually impaired people use screen readers such as NVDA or VoiceOver. Through semantic HTML and meaningful text alternatives, we ensure content, navigation and controls are read out correctly.

Semantic Structure

A logical heading hierarchy and clear regions like header, navigation, main content and footer provide orientation — for search engines as well as for assistive technologies. This structure is the foundation of every accessible page.

Accessible Forms

Forms are often the biggest hurdle. We give every field a visible label, mark required entries clearly and provide understandable error messages with concrete correction hints (WCAG 3.3).

Responsive and Zoomable

Content stays usable even at 200 percent zoom and on small screens without horizontal scrolling (WCAG 1.4.10). Touch targets are large enough so operation succeeds reliably on the smartphone.

The BFSG and Whom It Affects

Since 28 June 2025, the German Accessibility Strengthening Act obliges numerous companies to make their digital offerings accessible. Affected are, among others, online shops, booking and ordering systems and many service websites in business dealings with consumers. Micro-enterprises are partly exempt, but the exact classification depends on the specific offering. In the initial talk we clarify with you to what extent the requirements apply to your project and align the implementation accordingly. Regardless of the legal obligation: an accessible website reaches more people and appears more professional — so the effort pays off twice over.

Plan Accessibility from the Start

Building a website to be accessible from the ground up is significantly easier and cheaper than removing barriers afterwards. If you are planning a new site or a relaunch today, you should account for the requirements of the BFSG from the start. We are happy to advise on what applies to your specific offering and what a compliant implementation looks like.

How We Approach the Implementation

Accessibility does not come from a tool at the end but from decisions in every phase. Our approach is set up so accessibility runs along from design to acceptance and is verifiably checked at the end. This avoids costly rework and ensures the finished website meets WCAG 2.2 AA across all pages.

Schritt 1

Initial Talk and Concept

We get to know your company, your audience and your content and clarify to what extent the BFSG applies to your offering. From this framework emerges a clear concept together with a binding fixed-price offer — with accessibility as a component, not a surcharge.

Automatically Checked and Tested by Hand

Automated testing tools are helpful but capture only part of the possible barriers — various studies put the coverage at around 30 to 50 percent (WebAIM 2024). Whether a page is actually usable with a screen reader, whether the tab order runs coherently and whether error messages are announced understandably only shows in manual testing. That is why we combine both: automated checks for fast feedback and manual tests on real devices for the points a machine cannot assess.

Semantic HTML with a logical heading hierarchy and clear regions
Sufficient colour contrast, measured rather than estimated
Full operability by keyboard with visible focus
Meaningful alt text for images and graphical controls
Accessible forms with labels, required marking and error hints
Manual testing with NVDA and VoiceOver on real devices

Guideline price · net plus VAT

from 1,490 € fixed price net

Accessibility built in from the start, not bolted on afterwards
Built to WCAG 2.2 AA and manually checked before launch
Support with the accessibility statement per the BFSG
One dedicated contact for website, shop and visibility

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An accessible company website as a fixed price, built to WCAG 2.2 AA from the start. The exact price depends on scope and requirements and is stated after the free initial talk in a binding, written offer. An online shop and special features are calculated separately by effort.

Accessibility as Part of the Whole Package

An accessible website rarely stands alone. To stay accessible, later content must also meet the requirements — new images need alt text, new pages a clean structure. Through our website care, we maintain your site so the accessibility once established is preserved. If your business grows towards selling, we extend your site into an online shop with Shopware that is also built accessibly. And if you want more reach, our search engine optimization complements the whole — because a clean, semantic structure is at the same time the best foundation for good discoverability. This way, you have a single contact for everything concerning your presence.

Typical project journeys

Service provider

Starting point: Existing site with too weak contrast and no keyboard operation, BFSG deadline in view.
Measure: New website built from the ground up to WCAG 2.2 AA, with an adjusted colour palette and full keyboard handling.
Result: An accessible site usable by keyboard and screen reader that keeps the brand presence.

Online shop

Starting point: Checkout barely operable for screen readers, form errors not comprehensible.
Measure: Rebuild with semantic HTML, labelled forms and understandable error hints.
Result: A purchase process that is coherent to operate without a mouse and with a screen reader.

Practice

Starting point: Important information only as an image without text alternative, unclear page structure.
Measure: Accessible redesign with a clear heading hierarchy, alt text and good legibility.
Result: A website that reaches more people and conveys information understandably.

Illustrative examples from typical project histories (project experience) — anonymized.

Concrete Results on Request

The journeys shown are anonymized and illustrative. We are happy to show concrete examples and results from comparable projects in a personal conversation. Get in touch.

Frequently Asked Questions About Accessible Websites

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Tell us briefly about your project — a new accessible website, relaunch or online shop. You will receive a clear recommendation and a fixed price, with no obligation and no sales pressure. You can reach us by phone at +49 5123 9579000.