Between the expense and the wait, sometimes it doesn’t make financial or practical sense to audit and remediate a website. Whether it’s due to outdated technology or significant structural code issues, for some clients, we recommend a fresh start with a completely accessible website rebuild.
The great news for clients is this can be a significant value-add to making their website ADA compliant.
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With our accessible website rebuild service, clients get the following items in addition to a WCAG 2.2 AA conformant website:
- Onsite SEO: we optimize your website to be more search-engine friendly website.
- Modern redesign: your web design will be revitalized with a brand new, fresh look.
- Intuitive CMS: your website’s backend dashboard will make it easier to add and edit content.
If you were already considering any of the above improvements, opting for a rebuild that comes with WCAG 2.2 AA conformance effectively integrates these enhancements at no additional cost.
Note that WCAG 2.2 AA not only includes, but exceeds WCAG 2.1 AA and WCAG 2.0 AA because WCAG 2.2 AA success criteria (requirements) build on top of the previous versions.
Benefits of an Accessible Website Rebuild
- Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
- An improved SEO structure can increase your site’s visibility and ranking.
- Page load speed not only affects SEO, but user experience and conversions.
- Modern Redesign
- A contemporary, user-friendly design not only meets accessibility standards but also provides a better user experience for all visitors.
- Mobile responsiveness ensures that your website is accessible on all devices.
- Intuitive Content Management System (CMS)
- We leverage user-friendly CMS platforms, making it easier for your team to manage and update content.
- A more efficient CMS reduces the time and effort required to maintain your website.
- New webhost
- Optionally, you can even use a rebuild as your chance to upgrade your webhost.
- A new webhost can significantly increase your website load speed which has multiple positive effects.
- Accessibility Documentation
- We can provide all certification and conformance documentation because we’re completing all of the fixes.
Platform
- Ecommerce Websites
- For ecommerce websites, we use the Shopify platform for rebuilds. Shopify offers full code access, which is necessary for full WCAG conformance.
- General Websites
- For most other websites, we use the WordPress platform. WordPress is known for its simplicity and flexibility, allowing us to create accessible, customizable, and scalable websites.
Process
- Initial Consultation
- Discuss your current website and identify key areas for improvement.
- Understand your goals and requirements for the new website.
- Strategy and Planning
- Develop a strategic plan for the rebuild, incorporating your goals and specific needs.
- Outline the project timeline and key milestones.
- Design and Development
- Create a modern, accessible design that aligns with your brand identity.
- Develop the website using a chosen platform (Shopify, WordPress, or custom option), ensuring all accessibility features are implemented.
- Content Integration
- Migrate existing content to the new website, optimizing it for accessibility.
- Train your team on how to manage and update the content using the new CMS.
- Testing and Quality Assurance
- Perform thorough testing to ensure the website meets WCAG 2.2 AA standards.
- Address any issues found during testing to ensure full compliance.
- Launch and Support
- Launch the new website and monitor its performance.
- Provide ongoing support and maintenance to ensure continued compliance and optimal performance.
Pricing
Pricing for accessible website rebuilds starts at $12,500. The following factors can influence the final cost:
- Size and Complexity of the Website
- Larger websites with more pages and complex structures require more time and resources.
- Custom Features and Integrations
- Custom functionality, third-party integrations, and unique design elements can impact the cost.
- Content Migration
- The amount of content that needs to be migrated and optimized for accessibility.
- Support
- Additional support needs.
Why Choose Accessible.org?
- Expertise: Our developer team are technical accessibility experts who know exactly how to make WCAG conformant websites.
- Customization: We tailor each rebuild to meet the unique needs of your business and audience.
- Support: We can support your accessibility after the rebuild.
Investing in an accessible website rebuild means the second your new website launches, you’re following best practices for ADA compliance by meeting the highest web accessibility standards.
We can help. Website rebuilds are really multiple value adds and website accessibility services rolled into one. Contact us to talk about starting fresh and making several improvements all at once.