The Starting Point
The BFSG has been in effect since June 28, 2025. Anyone affected who fails to comply risks complaints, pressure to make corrections, and, in the worst case, formal warnings. I’ll bring your website up to the required standard in a legally compliant manner.
Low contrast, missing alternative text, no keyboard navigation: People with disabilities can’t navigate the site—and neither can search engines. Accessibility significantly expands your reach.
Retrofitting accessibility features into an existing website costs more than implementing them properly from the start. The sooner we start, the less it will cost.
The Standard
Accessibility is not an afterthought, but rather a mark of good craftsmanship—and it follows four clear principles of the WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines). These principles form the basis of the BFSG and are also a mark of quality that benefits all visitors.
| Principle | Means | In practice |
|---|---|---|
| Perceptible | Content accessible to all the senses | Alternative text, sufficient contrast, captions |
| Can be operated | Fully usable without a mouse | Keyboard navigation, clear focus order, sufficient time |
| Easy to understand | Language and user interface are intuitive | Clear text, consistent navigation, easy-to-understand forms |
| Durable | Compatible with assistive technology | Clean HTML, correct ARIA markup, tested screen reader output |
The goal is Conformity Level AA—the standard level expected by the BFSG. That is exactly what I’m basing the design and technical implementation on.
Scope of Services
Today, we can meet almost any website need based on your specific needs and requirements. Just ask us.
The Path
The Investment
Accessibility is calculated on a case-by-case basis because the effort required depends on the initial state. A two-step approach makes sense: first, a BFSG and WCAG check to identify your current status and the necessary measures—followed by implementation based on a binding cost estimate.
If a website is being built from scratch anyway, incorporating accessibility from the start is significantly more cost-effective than retrofitting it later—it’s integrated directly into the design and technology. The cost overview serves as a guide; hourly rates and project prices are broken down transparently there.
The BFSG has been in effect since June 28, 2025, for many digital services in the consumer sector—such as online stores, booking sites, and service websites. Micro-enterprises are partially exempt. During our initial consultation, I’ll provide you with a practical assessment of whether and where action is needed—the binding legal assessment remains the responsibility of your legal counsel.
Unfortunately, no. Overlay tools promise a lot, but they rarely solve the actual problems and are facing increasing criticism. True accessibility lies in the HTML, in contrast ratios, and in usability. Plugins can help, but they cannot replace a clean implementation.
The WCAG is the international standard for accessible websites, divided into three levels (A, AA, AAA). AA is the standard target level and the basis that the BFSG also follows. That is exactly what I am working toward.
Yes. After the audit, I’ll implement the recommended actions in order of priority—starting with the ones that will have the greatest impact. For websites that are severely outdated, a complete relaunch may be more cost-effective than time-consuming tweaks; I’ll discuss this openly with you.
That depends on the initial state. Typically, a BFSG/WCAG check is the first step, followed by implementation based on a binding “from-to” estimate. When planned from the start, accessibility is significantly less expensive than any retrofitting. You can find guidelines on the Costs page.
No—I handle the technical and design aspects of accessibility and provide the test documentation. You should consult your legal counsel regarding the legal assessment, such as whether you are legally required to comply or the accessibility statement as a legal document. That way, everyone sticks to their area of expertise.
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