The Data Discrimination Act (DDA) is recognised as being responsible for providing physical access to public buildings. The DDA also dictates that websites must be accessible to all user groups. A website accessible to all user groups makes good business sense as it includes groups of potential customers you may not have already considered. If your site fails to meet certain standards you could end up with a hefty fine, but how do you know where your site need improvement to meet the standards?
Website Audit
The purpose of the audit is to provide constructive feedback on your website and a basis for improving its effectiveness. The review is broken down into a number of key categories, each of which, are assessed for you. Specific feedback is provided, in terms of general comments and improvement suggestions. It is intended that the information be viewed as useful and constructive.
Accessibility
The main purpose of the website audit is to provide a report on your website's compliance with the standards defined by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) Web Accessibility Initiative. These standards were devised to assist web developers, and lawmakers in the task of enforcing website accessibility. Your website will be tested against these guidelines. In addition to providing feedback on any required "technical" changes, we will also provide comment on any common sense changes with regard accessible design.
Other Auditable Aspects
In addition to accessibility, the website audit can also be used to report on a number of other key areas which could improve your sites performance and usability. This may include:
- Site Design
- Navigation
- Legal and Security Issues
- Search Engine Compatibility
- Technical Performance
Get in touch today to arrange an audit on your own website. You'll be surprised at what can still be done to improve things! More information on aspects of accessibility and technical compliance can be found on our Validation page.
