Web Content Accessibility

WCAG 2.1 AA Compliance

WCAG 2.1 AA Compliance for eCommerce & Accessible Websites | Skynetix

WCAG 2.1 AA Accessibility & Compliance

eCommerce Digital Accessibility Solutions by Skynetix

E-Shop Accessibility & WCAG 2.1 AA Compliance

Ensure that your online store is accessible to all users, avoid the hefty fines imposed by European legislation, and boost your sales.

Legal Accessibility Compliance & European Accessibility Act

European Accessibility Act (EAA) & Hefty Fines

In accordance with the European Accessibility Act and Greek law, compliance with the standard WCAG 2.1 Level AA It becomes mandatory for all online stores and digital services.

Heavy Fines: Noncompliance results in administrative fines of up to €100,000 or a percentage of annual turnover.
Service Interruption: Regulatory authorities have the right to impose a temporary or permanent suspension of the e-shop’s operations until accessibility issues are fully resolved.
Who is this for: All e-shops and digital platforms in the private and public sectors (with the sole exception of very small businesses with fewer than 10 employees and a turnover of < €2 million, although their suppliers often require it).

eCommerce Integration and Web Accessibility

Integration with New and Existing e-Shops

At SKYNETIX, accessibility is a core pillar of our DNA. We provide flexible solutions, whether we’re building your e-shop from scratch or you already have a ready-made platform.

Built-in features in Skynetix's new e-shops: Every new online store we design is, by definition, fully compliant—both technically and visually—with the WCAG 2.1 AA standard.
Integration into an Existing e-Shop (Retrofitting): You don't need to change your online store! If your current agency is unable or has difficulty meeting the specifications, we'll take care of customizing and securing your existing code.
Working with Your Agency: We work in tandem with your technical team or agency, providing the necessary remediation and audit report without disrupting store operations.

Why Does WCAG 2.1 AA Benefit Your Business?;

Accessibility isn't just a legal obligation—it's a powerful competitive advantage that boosts your revenue.

Growing Your Audience (SEO & Conversions): More than 15% of the population lives with some form of disability (visual, mobility, hearing, or cognitive). An accessible e-shop opens the door to thousands of new customers.
Huge Benefit for Google SEO: Search engines "love" WCAG-compliant, accessible websites. Proper heading structure, alt text, and keyboard navigation can significantly boost your Google ranking.
Optimal User Experience (UX): An e-shop that is accessible to people with disabilities is automatically much easier to use, faster, and cleaner for all users on mobile phones and tablets.

Universal Design

Full keyboard navigation, support for screen readers, and proper color contrast.

Technical Remediation

Correct HTML5 structure, ARIA labels, and alt tags for products and accessible checkout forms without affecting your design.

Accessibility Statement

Drafting and posting the official Accessibility Statement required by regulatory bodies.

Skynetix Certification & Compliance Guarantee

We don't rely solely on automated tools (automated widgets), which often are not legally valid businesses. We provide substantive technical adjustments to the code:

Manual and Automated Auditing: We conduct thorough testing using specialized software as well as manual testing with screen readers (NVDA, JAWS).
Legal Protection Against Fines: We protect your e-shop against complaints and audits by providing a comprehensive technical compliance report.
Continuous Monitoring: Continuous monitoring ensures that every new product or piece of content you add remains accessible.